COVID-19 Vaccines Opportunities and Resources

Everyone in Virginia Age 12 or Older is Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine. While Goochland County has ended our weekly vaccination clinics, local and regional opportunities to get vaccinated remain. The latest opportunities are listed below.

Vaccine Clinic Opportunities

Manakin Farmers Market Vaccine Clinic – June 12th (9 a.m. – Noon)

The Manakin Farmers Market will host a FREE pop-up Pfizer Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, June 12th from 9 a.m. to Noon, no appointment necessary,...

Goochland County is Seeking Volunteers to Help Keep Goochland Litter Free

Goochland County and the Goochland Anti-Litter and Recycling Council (GARC) are currently recruiting new members to help keep Goochland litter free.

GARC is a community organization made up of local residents interested in promoting and developing anti-litter and recycling programs throughout the county. The primary focus of the Council is keeping Goochland clean and litter free.Once the Council has b...

New County Meeting Streaming and Improved User Experience

Goochland County has launched a new streaming service for every County public meeting meaning you can watch Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and School Board meetings online in a new and improved format.

The new streaming software from Swagit Productions, LLC (Swagit) provides a comprehensive platform for citizens to watch meetings live, view archived meetings, and access meeting transcripts.

County and Schools Meeting Streaming

Join your fellow citizens fr...

Goochland Promotes Jamie Sherry to Director of Community Development

Goochland County is pleased to announce that Maureen “Jamie” Sherry has been promoted to Director of Community Development. She assumed her new role on April 16, 2021.

Jamie oversees the Department of Community Development including planning and zoning, building inspections and environmental land development.  She served as Assistant Director of Community Development for the past 1 ½ years. ...

Goochland County Fire-Rescue's Annual Testing of Dry Hydrants in the County

Goochland County Fire-Rescue began their annual testing and preventative maintenance program for dry hydrants on April 16, 2021.

Dry hydrants in ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the county are a relied upon means of rural water supply to support fire suppression.

Cannon’s Service,LLC, will perform the preventive maintenance and inspection for this project.  Ad...

Interested in the COVID-19 Vaccine? Learn About Appointment & Walk-In Opportunities

On April 9th, the Chickahominy Health District announced that all individuals age 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals can take advantage of the appointment and walk-in opportunities listed below.

Chickahominy Health District Vaccine Clinic Availability Survey

If you live or work in Goochland, Hanover, New Kent, or Charles City counties or the Town of Ashland (Chickahominy Health District) the best way to quickly make an appointment is by calling th...

COVID-19 Vaccines Open To All Ages 16+ In Richmond Area

The Chickahominy Health District, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, and Chesterfield Health District are all moving into Phase 2 of our COVID-19 vaccinations.

Many pre-registered individuals will receive emails and phone calls today to schedule their appointment for as soon as next week. Additional scheduling outreach will be conducted over the coming weeks until everyone who has preregistered has been contacte...

Richmond Region Health Districts Expand COVID-19 Vaccinations to Include Phase 1c

The Richmond Region Health Districts including the Chickahominy Health District have expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include community members who are part of Phase 1c (Priority Group 1c).

The Chickahominy Health District will continue to prioritize vaccinations for community members from the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent who are part of Phase 1a and 1b, who have not yet been vaccinated. An overlap of vaccine ph...

Goochland Announces Leadership Team Promotions

Goochland County is pleased to announce key promotions in our Leadership Team effective today, April 1, 2021.

Barbara Horlacher has been promoted to Deputy County Administrator for Administrative Services. Ms. Horlacher will lead the County’s Finance, Assessor, Information Technology and Human Services/CSA departments.   Ms. Horlacher has been ...

Governor Northam Announces $20.1 Million VATI Broadband Awards for 17 Localities Including Goochland

On March 18th Governor Ralph Northam announced the award of $20.1 million in VATI broadband grants. Grants were awarded for 11 projects, connecting over 13,400 homes, businesses, and community institutions including a project in Goochland County.

Goochland County and our partner Port 80 Internet Services were awarded $567K to construct 40 miles of fiber connecting 218 serviceable units, including 10 businesses.  Our original Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) application was res...

Interested in the COVID-19 Vaccine? Pre-Register & Update Your Info in the Vaccinate Virginia System

All Phase 1a & 1b individuals in Goochland are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Residents who are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine need to pre-register through the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Vaccinate Virginia system.

VDH's Vaccinate Virginia Pre-Registration System

Individuals can easily pre-register via Vaccinate Virginia on-line or over the phone using the resources listed below. Those individuals who have previously pre-registered are encouraged to verify and update...

Richmond Region Health Districts including Chickahominy Health District Expand Phase 1b Vaccinations

Starting March 8, more Phase 1b individuals in the Richmond metro area are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Additional frontline essential workers and individuals aged 16-64 with certain medical conditions or disabilities that increase risk of severe COVID-19 illness are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, dependent on vaccine supply an...

Goochland County Kicks Off Local Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Goochland County kicked off the start of local weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Thursday, March 4th, in partnership with the Chickahominy Health District and Medical Reserve Corps.

The focus of the initial clinics is on vaccinating senior citizens 75 years and older as well as 65 years and older with underlying health conditions.  It is important to note that no walk-ins will be taken at these events; clinics are by APPOINT...

Goochland County Mourns District 2 School Board Member & Former Supervisor William E. Quarles, Jr.

Goochland County is honoring the memory and service of District 2 School Board Member and former Supervisor William E. Quarles, Jr., who passed away on February 3rd.

This year was the start of Mr. Quarles’ second year of service on the School Board. Last month he was elected Vice-Chair of the School Board. He previously served eight years on the Goochland County Board of Supervisors representing District 2 a...

Richmond Area Health Districts including Goochland to Begin Phase 1b Vaccinating on January 18th

The local health districts of the Richmond Metropolitan Area (Chesterfield, Chickahominy, Henrico, and Richmond) will begin expanding their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns to include some Phase 1b frontline essential workers on Monday, January 18.

The local health districts of the Richmond Metropolitan Area (Chesterfield, Chickahominy, Henrico, and Richmond) will begin expanding their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns to include some Phase 1b frontline essential workers on Monday, January 18. &nbs...

Virginia Department of Health - "When Can I Get Vaccinated" Online Tool

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has launched a new "When Can I Get Vaccinated" online tool that citizens can use to help determine your eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall in.

While the vaccine supply is limited, COVID-19 vaccine will  be offered in phases.  People who are more likely to have severe COVID-19 illness and workers that are essential to the functioning of society will be offered the vaccine in the...

Chickahominy Health District Partners to Vaccinate Front Line Health Care Workers Against COVID-19

The Chickahominy Health District has begun conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups.

Phase 1a is the first group eligible to receive the vaccine and includes health care workers with direct contact or a high risk of contact with COVID-positive patients. Phase 1a includes emergency medical services and other health care personnel such as ...

Goochland County Announces Broadband Partnership with CVEC and Firefly Fiber Broadband

On Wednesday, June 10th, Goochland County announced a newly expanded broadband partnership with Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) and their wholly-owned subsidiary Central Virginia Services, Inc. (CVSI) which operates Firefly Fiber Broadband.

Ultimately it will lead to the expansion of fiber-to-the-premise for 2,691 locations including 300 businesses in western Goochland. The partnership originally dates to 2019 and earlier when CVEC began discussing their Rural Broadband Project to expand 3,5...

Goochland Offering Afternoon Walk-in Hours at FINAL Goochland Vaccination Clinic

Goochland has adjusted our Vaccination Clinic hours for our FINAL Thursday, May 27th afternoon vaccination clinic due to demand and is offering our residents both a final appointment opportunity and walk-in hours for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment for any of the Chickahominy Health Districts remaining COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics by going to https://forms.gle/jy7KKyYxeserMMCK7 or calling 804-365-3240, a representative will contact you to confirm the a...

Interested in the COVID-19 Vaccine? Learn About Appointment & Walk-In Opportunities

On April 9th, the Chickahominy Health District announced that all individuals age 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals can take advantage of the appointment and walk-in opportunities listed below.

Chickahominy Health District Vaccine Clinic Availability Survey

If you live or work in Goochland, Hanover, New Kent, or Charles City counties or the Town of Ashland (Chickahominy Health District) the best way to quickly make an appointment is by calling th...

COVID-19 Vaccines Open To All Ages 16+ In Richmond Area

The Chickahominy Health District, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, and Chesterfield Health District are all moving into Phase 2 of our COVID-19 vaccinations.

Many pre-registered individuals will receive emails and phone calls today to schedule their appointment for as soon as next week. Additional scheduling outreach will be conducted over the coming weeks until everyone who has preregistered has been contacte...

Richmond Region Health Districts Expand COVID-19 Vaccinations to Include Phase 1c

The Richmond Region Health Districts including the Chickahominy Health District have expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include community members who are part of Phase 1c (Priority Group 1c).

The Chickahominy Health District will continue to prioritize vaccinations for community members from the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent who are part of Phase 1a and 1b, who have not yet been vaccinated. An overlap of vaccine ph...

Interested in the COVID-19 Vaccine? Pre-Register & Update Your Info in the Vaccinate Virginia System

All Phase 1a & 1b individuals in Goochland are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Residents who are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine need to pre-register through the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Vaccinate Virginia system.

VDH's Vaccinate Virginia Pre-Registration System

Individuals can easily pre-register via Vaccinate Virginia on-line or over the phone using the resources listed below. Those individuals who have previously pre-registered are encouraged to verify and update...

Richmond Region Health Districts Expand Phase 1b Vaccinations

Starting March 8, more Phase 1b individuals in the Richmond metro area are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Additional frontline essential workers and individuals aged 16-64 with certain medical conditions or disabilities that increase risk of severe COVID-19 illness are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, dependent on vaccine supply and appointment avai...

Goochland County Kicks Off Local Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Goochland County kicked off the start of local weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Thursday, March 4th, in partnership with the Chickahominy Health District and Medical Reserve Corps.

The focus of the initial clinics is on vaccinating senior citizens 75 years and older as well as 65 years and older with underlying health conditions.  It is important to note that no walk-ins will be taken at these events; clinics are by APPOINT...

Vaccinate Virginia – Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System

The Virginia Department of Health has launched a centralized website and call center that allow Virginians to easily pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccinate Virginia

This ‘one-stop-shop’ website allows individuals to easily pre-register online, check that they are pre-registered, and access additional information on Virginia’s vaccination roll-out.

To access the centraliz...

Richmond Area Health Districts including Goochland to Begin Phase 1b Vaccinating on January 18th

The local health districts of the Richmond Metropolitan Area (Chesterfield, Chickahominy, Henrico, and Richmond) will begin expanding their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns to include some Phase 1b frontline essential workers on Monday, January 18.

The local health districts of the Richmond Metropolitan Area (Chesterfield, Chickahominy, Henrico, and Richmond) will begin expanding their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns to include some Phase 1b frontline essential workers on Monday, January 18. ...

Virginia Department of Health - "When Can I Get Vaccinated" Online Tool

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has launched a new "When Can I Get Vaccinated" online tool that citizens can use to help determine your eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall in.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has launched a new "When Can I Get Vaccinated" online tool that citizens can use to help determine your eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.  Find out which phase of the vaccination campaign you ...

Chickahominy Health District Partners to Vaccinate Front Line Health Care Workers Against COVID-19

The Chickahominy Health District has begun conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups.

The Chickahominy Health District has begun conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups.Phase 1a is the first group eligible to receive the v...

Goochland County Fire-Rescue's Annual Testing of Dry Hydrants in the County

Goochland County Fire-Rescue began their annual testing and preventative maintenance program for dry hydrants on April 16, 2021.

Dry hydrants in ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the county are a relied upon means of rural water supply to support fire suppression.

Cannon’s Service,LLC, will perform the preventive maintenance and inspection for this project.  Ad...

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