Goochland at a Glance - November 21, 2025

Weekly Highlights | November 21, 2025

Goochland County Office Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday

Goochland County Offices and Goochland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be closed from 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Goochland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be open normal hours (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) on Saturday, November 29th.

Goochland County Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed from 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th through November 30th. All Parks & Recreation facilities will re-open at regular business hours on Monday, December 1st.

Goochland County Convenience Centers will ONLY be closed on Thursday, November 27th.

The Goochland Branch Library will be closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28th.

Goochland Customers with CVWMA Red Friday pick up, will be moved to Saturday, November 29th.

Lieutenant PromotionsFire-Rescue Chief Dillard E. Ferguson, Jr. is pleased to announce the following Lieutenant promotions effective December 1, 2025. 

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Jakeb L. Branch, Lieutenant Christopher R. Johnson, and Lieutenant Robert D. Mills.

Details: https://goochlandfire-rescue.org/lieutenant-promotions/  

Did you know

Firefly Fiber Broadband has 1,800 active locations countywide as of October 31, 2025!

Work continues across the county on all steps of the project from fiber construction to drop connections, and customer installations.  Click here for the latest project status.

Planning Pulse: Commission Actions

The following actions were taken during the November 20, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting:

Approval of Minutes:

October 16, 2025; 6:00 PM - Approved

Public Hearing Items:

District 2 - CU-2025-00008 - Withdrawn by applicant
District 1 - CU-2025-00007 - Recommended for Approval as Amended

Meeting minutes will be available on the County website following approval at the next regular Planning Commission Meeting.

Click here to view a recording of this meeting.

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Recognize an Employee

The HEART of public service is in how we show up for our community every day. The HEART of Service Award celebrates those employees who embody Goochland County’s Core Values - Honor, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Transparency through their actions, decisions, and commitment to excellence. Nominate someone today.

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