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Face coverings now required inside businesses including all county buildings

Governor Northam has issued an executive order requiring patrons to wear a mask or face covering while entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside multiple settings including businesses and state and local buildings.

Governor Ralph Northam has issued an executive order Effective May 29, 2020, and until further notice, requiring patrons to wear a mask or face covering while entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside multiple settings including busin...

Goochland County is Seeking a New County Administrator

Goochland County is seeking a new County Administrator.

The county has retained Baker Tilly to conduct the search for the new County Administrator.  For information about the position including qualifications and experience please see this brochure. 

Qualified candidates should submit their co...

Goochland Community Encouraged to Provide Input on the Next County Administrator

The Goochland community is encouraged to provide input on what they would like to see in Goochland County's next County Administrator.

The County of Goochland, Virginia has retained Baker Tilly to conduct a search for a new County Administrator.  Before they begin reviewing candidates, the Board of Supervisors would appreciate receiving input from Goochland County residents rega...

Delay of Tax Penalty & Interest Ordinance Readopted by Goochland County

On Tuesday, May 5th the Goochland County Board of Supervisors took action to readopt the ordinance to allow for the Delay of Penalty and Interest for 30 days on Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes due June 5, 2020.

The Board of Supervisors readopted an ordinance to delay penalty and interest for 30 days on real estate and personal property taxes due June 5, 2020. The ordinance was originally adopted as an emergency ordinance on April 7, 2020 so that it would take ef...

Continuity of Government Ordinance Readopted by Goochland County

On Tuesday, May 5th the Goochland County Board of Supervisors took action to readopt the ordinance to allow for the Continuity of Government Operations during the Pandemic.

In light of the national, state, and county declarations of emergency in response to the public health risk from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the county adopted an emergency ordinance on March 26, 2020, to provide for the cont...

Shape Your Future...Respond to the 2020 Census Today! Make Sure Goochland Counts!

Goochland County Community Leaders encourages the Community to complete the 2020 Census! Let's Make Sure Goochland Counts!

Recently Goochland County Board of Supervisors Chair and District 1 Member Susan Lascolette, Goochland County Public Schools School Board District 2 Representative William E. Quarles, Jr., GoochlandCares Executive Director Sally Graham, and NAACP Presiden...

June Primary Election to Occur June 23, 2020; Voters Encouraged to Vote Absentee

By Executive Order of the Governor of Virginia, Ralph S. Northam, the June Primary Election shall be held on June 23, 2020.

On April 13 the Governor signed Executive Order 56 officially moving the June 9, 2020 Primary Elections to June 23, 2020.  Additional information on Executive Order 56 is available at www.governor.virginia.gov.

In these uncertain times one thing i...

Have Fun and Support Goochland Businessess! Play Goochland BINGO!

Help support local Goochland businesses during these difficult times and have a bit of fun at the same time. Go Local with Goochland Bingo!

The Goochland County Economic Development Department recognizes the need to support our local businesses during these difficult times. You can help by shopping and ordering food from your favorite Goochland County businesses and restaurants. When you do, ...

Goochland County Board of Supervisors Confirms Emergency Actions and Supports Business Community

On Tuesday, April 7 the Goochland County Board of Supervisors took action to ratify emergency actions made by County Administrator and Director of Emergency Management John A. Budesky in response to the COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic.

In addition, the Board of Supervisors took unprecedented action to support Goochland’s business community.

In recognition of the current state of emergency and public health conditions, the Board of Supervisors on March 26 adopted an Emergency Or...

Messages to the Community about COVID-19 from the Goochland County Board of Supervisors

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors provide individual messages to the community regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to the individual messages below from the Board of Supervisors members, the Board of Supervisors provided an important update on April 3rd about Goochland’s COVID-19 response including information on county operations and community r...

West Creek Emergency Center Temporarily Suspends Services, Effective Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

HCA Virginia’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital has announced they will temporarily suspend emergency services at its West Creek Emergency Center at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

The temporary move is being undertaken to allow HCA Virginia to shift and deploy critical staff and resources to other campuses to meet the needs of the community and combat the COVID-19 outbreak.

It is Goochland County’s understanding that this ...

Message from the Board of Supervisors on COVID-19 Response

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors provide an update to the community on Goochland's response to COVID-19.

The important message about Goochland’s COVID-19 response includes information on county operations and community resources.

Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order

On March 30th Governor Ralph Northam issued a statewide Stay at Home order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

The executive order took effect immediately and will remain in place until June 10, 2020, unless amended or rescinded by a further executive order.

The order directs all Virginians to stay home except in extremely limited circumstances. Individuals may lea...

Interchange Improvements Begin at Route 288 and Broad Street Road (Route 250) in Goochland

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) began construction on interchange improvements at Route 288 and Broad Street Road (Route 250) in Goochland County.

The purpose of the project is to improve the interchanges for both lanes of Route 288 and Broad Street Road, including added turn lanes and traffic signals.

Project benefits include accommodations for higher traffic volumes and increased safety within the ...

Goochland County Government Offices to Remain Open with Reduced Operations until Further Notice

Beginning the week of March 30, Goochland County government offices will be open with reduced operations across all agencies during the business hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. until further notice.

All county buildings were CLOSED to the public beginning on Friday, March 20^th and will remain so until further notice. 

Departments are still staffed by employees who can assist citizens over the phone and via email.  Citizens a...

April 2, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

Due to the COVID-19, Coronavirus pandemic, the April 2, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting has been CANCELLED.

The Board of Supervisors adopted an emergency ordinance on March 26, 2020 which gave permission for public bodies, including the Planning Commission, to alter their regular public meetings (or cancel them) in light of the current public health guidelines ...

Goochland County Leaders Share March 27th Update on COVID-19

Goochland County Administrator John Budesky and Goochland County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Raley share the March 27th Goochland Community Update on COVID-19 coronavirus.

You can watch the update below and also at https://youtu.be/w_LlnpnM__M.  Please visit http://www.goochlandva.us/1106/COVID-19-Coronavirus and http://goochlandschools.org/ for more information.

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Goochland County Administrator Budesky Announces Resignation After Hanover Appointment

County Administrator John A. Budesky announced his resignation from Goochland County on Wednesday, March 25th after being appointed as the next County Administrator for Hanover County.

Mr. Budesky served as County Administrator since August 1, 2016, after being appointed by the Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2016.  In his time with the county he developed a dedicated and collaborative team to serve the Board of Supervisors and...

Regional Announcement: Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team - When to Call 9-1-1

Regional authorities urge use of 9-1-1 only in cases of life-threatening emergencies

Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team — Regional authorities are reminding citizens to call 9-1-1 only in the event of a life-threatening emergency.

Because of the outbreak of COVID-19, emergency resources may become stretched thi...

Update on Positive Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Goochland County

The Chickahominy Health District (CHD) has now confirmed three positive COVID-19 cases in Goochland County. Information regarding the cases is listed below.

The first positive COVID-19 case is a male in his 60s who resides in Goochland County. The individual is resting at home and following self-isolation instructions. The disease was likely acquired from close contact with a confirmed case while traveling ou...

Chickahominy Health District Launches Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline

The Chickahominy Health District has launched a hotline to answer coronavirus (COVID-19) questions for residents of Goochland, Hanover, Charles City, and New Kent.

For the General Community call: 804-365-3340

For Health Care providers call: 804-365-3341

The phone lines are currently open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For medical assistance, please contact your primary care provider or urgen...

Chickahominy Health District Confirms Positive Case of COVID-19 in Goochland County

The Chickahominy Health District (CHD) announced today its second COVID-19 case. The individual, whose health is improving, resides in Goochland County and is a male in his 60s.

The disease was likely acquired from close contact with a confirmed case while traveling outside of Virginia.

“As we continue to see new cases of COVID-19 in our community and throughout Virginia, it becomes even more critical that people follow ...

Goochland County Declares a Local State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19

On Friday morning, March 13th, Goochland County in conjunction with our regional partners, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and the City of Richmond declared a state of local emergency in response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

This action allows us to take additional steps as a region to dedicate resources and protect our communities.  Although there are no presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in Goochland at this time, we are working in collaboration with our regional ...

Localities declare local emergencies over COVID-19 outbreak

Five localities from the region declared local emergencies to help manage and coordinate their response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Elected officials from the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Goochland and the city of Richmond announced the declarations at a news conference Friday while urging the public to remain calm, stay informed and follow safety protocols, includin...

COVID-19, Regional cooperation and planning

This update on COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, is being provided by a coalition of metro-Richmond localities: Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond, Hanover, Goochland and the Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition.

Like you, local governments remain concerned about the spread of COVID-19. This week, regional cooperation and precautionary planning took a new step forward as 50+ emergency managers, first responders, health experts, and public information professionals...

John Michael “Mike” Watkins Sworn In as Goochland County’s Deputy Fire Chief

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 John Michael “Mike” Watkins was sworn in as Goochland County’s new Deputy Chief of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services.

After a highly competitive search, the County of Goochland and Chief Dillard Edward “Eddie” Ferguson Jr. announced the selection of John Michael “Mike” Watkins as the new Deputy Chief on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

C...

Goochland County Launches Phase I of Goochland Area Wi-Fi Hotspots

Goochland County has officially launched Phase I of the Goochland Area Wi-Fi Hotspots with locations at the County Administration Building and all six Goochland County Fire-Rescue Stations.

Information about accessing the Hotspots is available at http://www.goochlandva.us/1101/Goochland-Area-WiFi-Hotspots as well as in this document available at multiple County facilities.  Specific parking spots have been designated for users in or...

Goochland County Announces John Michael “Mike” Watkins as Deputy Fire Chief

After a highly competitive search, the County of Goochland and Chief Dillard Edward “Eddie” Ferguson Jr. are excited to announce the selection of John Michael “Mike” Watkins as Goochland County’s new Deputy Chief of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services.

Chief Mike Watkins comes to Goochland County from Hanover County Fire-EMS, where he currently serves as an Operations Battalion Chief.  As Deputy Fire Chief, he will focus on Fire-EMS operations including overseeing the functions of administratio...

Private Street Sign Replacement Continues in Goochland County

Goochland County began an effort to replace all of the County’s private street signs starting in June 2019.

The County’s General Services Department has spent the better part of 6 months working to identify and create the new signs.  The private street signs are being changed from the standardized green sign - white lettering combination that...