Catchin' Up On
Prince George County Government News
Prince George County, VA                                                 August 12, 2016
Members of the Board of Supervisors will be in Richmond on August 19 participating in the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Summer Meetings.

The Prince George 2016 Basic Fire Academy Graduation will be held tonight at 7:00 at Prince George High School.

The Prince George Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. - 12:00 noon Saturday, August 13 at Scott Park.

A premiere of the movie 'Imperium' will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 17 at the Beacon Theater.

The Fort Lee Civilian-Military Council will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18 at the Lee Club.  A signing of the Community Covenant will take place at 11:00 a.m.
 
The Appomattox River Water & South Central Wastewater authorities will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 18 at the offices at Lake Chesdin.

The Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau will hold its 18th Annual Appreciation Cookout at 4 p.m. Thursday, August 18 at the Blaha Farm.

The Prince George Parks & Recreation Department will continue its free Girls Basketball Clinic from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, August 14 at the Central Wellness Center.

Prince George County Government will host 'Bring Your Child to Work Day' Friday, August 19 during regular business hours.

Prince George County Citizens Academy in Full Swing
The Prince George County Citizens Academy completed its third month of classes on August 11.  The group heard from the County Attorney, Director of Social Services & the Real Estate Assessor.
    Important Things to Know
  • Police Department arrests three suspects in car break-ins. Details.

  • Utility repairs on Baxter Road are continuing.  Lane closures and delays are expected in that area until the repairs are completed. Details.

  • August 9 Board of Supervisors meeting recap. Details.

  • Fire & EMS Director Brad Owens was honored August 6 by the Old Dominion Emergency Medical Services Alliance (ODEMSA) as the top administrator.

  • Developers continue to discuss with Staff a proposal to locate a Love's Travel Center at the corner of Route 460 & 156.

  • Colonial Heights City Manager Tom Mattis announced his resignation on August 4 to take a similar position in Elgin, TX.

  • Repairs to Benjamin Harrison Bridge continue in day hours. Details.

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  • Prince George County unemployment for May increases slightly to 4.3 percent.

  • The contractor has been hired for the infrastructure improvements at Exit 45.

  • Star Express has submitted a site plan for a new convenience store across from Nanny's Restaurant.

  • Sussex County has requested the use of services by the Building Official in Prince George County until a permanent one can be hired.
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        Percy C. Ashcraft, County Administrator | Prince George County, VA | (804) 722-8600
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