On Thursday, April 16, Goochland County Fire-Rescue units were dispatched to a possible residential structure fire after smoke alarms alerted the neighbors, who reported smoke coming from a home with a dog barking inside. Crews arrived quickly, identified the source of the smoke and removed a dog from the home. Crews ventilated the home and gave oxygen to the dog, who was later returned to its owner. “We are thankful for our community partners that have made sure we have the appropriate equipment to care for our furry friends,” the department later posted on social media.
Goochland County supervisors adopt 2026 Tax Rate
During their April 14, 2026, meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors officially adopted tax rates for the 2026 calendar year.
The adopted rates correspond with the proposed FY2027 budget of $170,997,815 and will apply to the 2026 calendar year. Public hearings on both the proposed budget and tax rates were held on April 7, 2026.
Under the adopted resolution, the real estate tax rate will remain unchanged at $0.53 per $100 of assessed value.
“These tax rates reflect the Board’s careful consideration of community priorities, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability,” said Dr. Jeremy Raley, County Administrator. “We remain committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining Goochland’s strong financial position and supporting the needs of our growing community.”
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The proposed FY2027 budget will be considered during the Board’s May 5, 2026, meeting, and supports core County services including public safety, education, public utilities, and community development.
For more information about the FY2027 budget and adopted tax rates, please visit www.goochlandva.us.
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Annual spring Prohibited Sign Removal Program now underway
Goochland County has begun the spring cycle of its sign removal program. The goal of the program is to control litter and enhance the community’s roadways by removing signs within the road right-of-way. In addition, this program furthers the county’s strategic goals of high-quality core services, specifically public safety and community health as roadside signs can limit visibility creating potentially dangerous situations.
The spring sign removal program will focus on the following corridors:
- Route 6 from Maidens Road to Sandy Hook Road
- Fairgrounds Road at Sandy Hook Road roundabout
- Maidens Road and Fairgrounds Road
- The intersection of Broad Street and Oilville Road
When a prohibited sign is identified, staff will contact the sign owner or organization listed on the sign, who will need to remove the sign within seven calendar days. Following that seven-day period, the sign will be removed and taken to the Central Convenience Center for another seven-day period, after which time, the sign will be disposed. Please note, sign owners will only be contacted when identifiable information is present on the sign.
For more information on this program, please visit www.goochlandva.us/littercontrol. To report a sign placed in the right-of-way, please contact Goochland County General Services at (804) 556-5331.
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Sheltering Arms’ annual “Walk, Run, Roll” event set for this Saturday
Sheltering Arms Institute will host its fourth annual Walk, Run, Roll event from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 in Short Pump to raise awareness and funds in recognition of April’s Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month.
All are welcome to attend this free event that brings together individuals who have experienced limb loss or limb difference alongside friends, family, and community members. This event celebrates the progress patients have made and serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges we can overcome.
Participants of all ages and ability levels are invited to join, with accessible 0.5-mile and 1-mile course options available for walkers, runners, adaptive cyclers, and wheelchair users. In addition to the race, attendees can enjoy snacks and drinks and a variety of family friendly activities, including the Kona Ice truck, the RVA Express train, bounce houses, the Chick-fil-A cow, face painting, balloon animals, and more.
The race begins at 2 p.m. Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus is located at 2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr., Richmond, VA 23233. To RSVP for this event, please visit https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/walk-run-roll/
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Goochland launching roundtable discussion series this Friday
Goochland County is launching a new series of regularly scheduled Community Roundtable Discussions with County Administrator Dr. Jeremy Raley. At the Community Roundtable Discussions, Dr. Raley will provide opportunities for interested citizens, business, and community partners to share ideas, thoughts, and comments regarding issues of interest. Each roundtable discussion will be limited to 25 attendees, with registration required to attend.
The first Community Roundtable Discussion will occur on Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the central part of Goochland County. Please register for the April 24 Community Roundtable Discussion using the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5gZjVFwG87
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GCPS cafeterias honored by Chickahominy Health District
Goochland County Public Schools has some "EGG-citing" news to share: all five of the division’s schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District. This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices, putting GCPS cafeterias in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition.
