Goochland at a Glance - January 30, 2026

Weekly Highlights | January 30, 2026

Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as follows:

3:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
6:00 PM - Public Hearings

Empty kennels at Goochland Animal Shelter

Winter Storm Highlights Animal Protection's Community Impact

As many of us were preparing our homes for the recent winter storm, Goochland County Animal Protection was gearing up to ensure animals in our community would be well cared for during the storm. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of staff, volunteers, and the community, every available dog in the shelter found a safe home prior to the storm either through adoption, foster-to-adopt, or storm fostering. Read more.

Goochland VA250 - Witness Tree Challenge

A witness tree is a living tree that was present during a significant historical event or used by early surveyors as a permanent marker for property boundaries. These ancient trees are like nature's history books—they might have bullet marks from long-ago battles or carved survey markings. When you stand next to a witness tree, you're touching something that was actually there hundreds of years ago, watching history happen! Read more.

Blue square with snowflakes text overlay 'Chickahominy Health District News Release'

Stay Healthy During Extremely Cold Weather

As the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent continue to experience extremely cold weather, the Chickahominy Health District encourages everyone to protect themselves against serious health problems that can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. Read more.

Firefly to Hold Virtual Town Hall for Residents in the RISE George's Tavern Service Area

Firefly Fiber Broadband is holding a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, February 3rd at 4 PM for the RISE Project George’s Tavern service zone to learn more about Firefly, ask questions, and find out how you can sign up for service. Read more.

Staff Spotlight: Parks & Recreation Grounds Crew

Even though County offices had been closed earlier this week, some of our team members were hard at work behind the scenes. A huge shoutout to the Goochland County Parks & Recreation Grounds Crew for their efforts clearing parking lots and sidewalks at county facilities!

Tell Us How We're Doing

If you have recently interacted with one of our team members, we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete this form to let us know about your experience.

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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Please note that a separate registration must be made for Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, or Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting agendas & packets. To register for those meeting agendas, public notices, packets, & minutes of those three Boards/Commissions, please visit https://goochlandva.us/634/Notifications-Enrollment.