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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Temporary Signage Regulations

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Throughout the year, temporary signage can be seen along Goochland County roadways. The following guidelines are intended to inform those who place temporary signs of the applicable laws and regulations.

Temporary signage provides a cost-effective way to display a message for a short period of time. This type of signage regularly increases during the election cycle. These guidelines are intended to inform those who place temporary signs of the la...

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Administration
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Goochland County to Hold Informational Session on Tax Exemption for Local Nonprofit Organizations

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The Goochland County Commissioner of Revenue and Real Estate Assessor will be hosting an informational session for local non-profit organizations on May 25th.

The Goochland County Commissioner of Revenue and Real Estate Assessor will be hosting an informational session for non-profit organizations who own real estate and/or personal property in Goochland County that is exempt from real estate and personal prope...

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Administration
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Next Steps in Goochland’s Proposed Small Area Plan Process for Courthouse Village and Centerville

Goochland Small Area Plan - Planning Commission Public Hearings

Goochland County invites the community to learn more about the next steps in the process for the Proposed Small Area Plans for Courthouse Village and Centerville.   

The Goochland County Planning Commission will hold advertised special me...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

We're On a Roll! Recycling Carts Coming to Curbside Recyclers in Goochland

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The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) today joined officials from Henrico, Hanover and Goochland counties, and national partners to celebrate the first deliveries of new recycling carts to 95,000 households. 

The 95-gallon carts ...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Goochland County Small Area Plan Open Houses and Plans Available

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Goochland County invites the community to our upcoming Small Area Plan Open Houses to learn more about the Courthouse Village and Centerville Small Area Plans, ahead of upcoming public hearings.  

The Centerville Small Area Plan Open House will oc...

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Administration
Posted on: May 5, 2023

Early Voting for the June Primary Election for the 57th House District Democratic Primary

Early Voting Begins - 57th District Primary Election - June 2023

Early voting has begun for the 57th House of Delegates District June 20th Democratic Primary Election.  The 57th House of Delegates District Democratic Party Primary in Goochland only includes Precincts 402 Centerville, 501 Manakin, and 502 Blair...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Goochland County to Offer a Free Spring Workshop – Becoming a Love and Logic Parent©

Love and Logic Flyer - May June 2023

The Free Spring Workshop - Becoming a Love and Logic Parent© will be held over five sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting on Thursday, May 11th through Thursday, June 8th (5 Tuesday evening classes).  The deadline to register is ...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Goochland County Board of Supervisors Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Goochland County Board of Supervisors Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget, which begins on July 1, 2023.  The adopted FY 2024 total County Budget of $141.4 million advances county priorities, maintains the rea...

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Administration
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Goochland Shares Path Forward on Centerville and Courthouse Village Small Area Plans

Goochland Shares Path Forward on Village Small Area Plans

On Tuesday, March 7th, Goochland’s Deputy County Administrator and Community Development Director, shared with the Board of Supervisors a path forward for Goochland’s Small Area Planning efforts involving the Centerville and Courthouse Villages. ...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Administration
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Goochland County Administrator Presents Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Goochland County Administrator Presents Proposed FY 2024 Budget

Goochland County Administrator Victor Carpenter presented a proposed All Funds Budget of $138.7 million for Fiscal Year 2024 to the Goochland County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, February 21st.

The proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget is a $14.3 million or ...

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Posted on: February 18, 2023

Goochland County Animal Protection Investigates Allegations of Animal Neglect

Goochland County Animal Protection Investigates Allegations of Animal Neglect

Goochland County Animal Care, Adoption, and Protection on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 charged Byrd Rareshide, owner of The Byrd’s Nest Farm, with ten counts of cruelty to animals.  These charges are an outcome of an investigation into...

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Administration
Posted on: February 10, 2023

New Website Encourages Visitors to “Explore Goochland”

Tourism Website

Goochland County is excited to announce the launch of the new tourism website that encourages visitors to Explore Goochland.  

Since the adoption of the Tourism Strategic Plan in January, Economic Development and other County staff have worked to ...

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Administration
Posted on: February 1, 2023

North Anna Nuclear Power Station Transitions to Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)

VDEM - Dominion Energy Transitions to IPAWS - 2023

The Commonwealth of Virginia and Dominion Energy have worked together to change how you receive alerts in the unlikely event of an emergency at Virginia’s Nuclear Power Stations.  Effective February 1, 2023, those living within an appro...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Spoonhower and Vaughters to lead the Goochland County Board of Supervisors in 2023

Goochland County Board of Supervisors - 2023 Chair Neil Spoonhower and Vice Chair Charlie Vaughters

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to re-elect District 2 Supervisor Neil Spoonhower as Chairman and elect District 4 Supervisor Charlie Vaughters as Vice-Chairman for the 2023 term.

Mr. Vaughters was ap...

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Administration
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Krystal Onaitis Named Deputy County Administrator for Goochland County

Goochland County - Krystal Onaitis - Deputy County Administrator

Goochland County is excited to announce Krystal M. Onaitis has been selected to serve as the new Deputy County Administrator.

Onaitis, a Henrico native, comes to Goochland with just over a decade of local government experience, at the executive level. She ...

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Administration
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Fairground Road Roundabout Construction Update - Please Follow Posted Detours

Construction Update - Fairground Road Roundabout

Citizens, business owners, and visitors can expect the Fairground Road roundabout to be open and functional in advance of the July 4th holiday.  This expected early completion and opening is more than 2 months ahead of the original schedule! &...

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