🌱 How will Goochland’s new economic development chief shape growth?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Goochland’s new economic development chief shape growth?
• How could this 5th District shake-up affect Goochland’s voice in Congress?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 45 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman with over 20 years of local government experience named new director of economic development for Goochland County (wric.com) — Goochland County has hired Nora Amos as its new Director of Economic Development, with her first day set for January 2, 2026. With more than two decades in local government and recent experience leading planning in Ashland, she’ll work with county leaders, businesses, and residents to grow Goochland’s economy while preserving its character.
   

• Tom Perriello jumps into race for his former 5th District House seat (newsadvance.com) — Goochland voters are again in the spotlight as former Congressman Tom Perriello launches a bid to reclaim the 5th District seat, which includes Goochland County under current lines. The article explains how Democrats hope to reshape Virginia’s congressional map, outlines who’s maneuvering for the seat, and details the redistricting fight that could change which communities Goochland votes alongside.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goochland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Santa Brunch @ IT West
  Industrial Taphouse West, 12912 Plaza Dr, Henrico
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• The Middle "Card Game Night" (5th-8th Grade)
  Atlee Branch Creative Commons,
  6:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Take & Make: Pasta Snowflake
  Mechanicsville Branch
• Holiday Symphony
  Atlee Branch Atlee Meeting Room,
  10:30 am
• Mechanicsville Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
  Mechanicsville Branch Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side),
  4:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Atlee Saturday Bridge Club
  Goochland Branch Atlee Meeting Room, Atlee Branch
  10:00 am
• Gingerbread and Jingle Bells for Kids
  Ashland Branch Goochland Meeting Room, Goochland Branch
  10:30 am
• Santa Visits the Library!
  Mechanicsville Branch Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Ashland Branch
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Pines & Pints - Wreath Decorating Event at Crazy Rooster Brewing Co.
  Crazy Rooster Brewing Company , 1560 Oakbridge Dr , Powhatan
  6:30 pm

Friday December 12

• The Nutcracker (Cast B)
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  7:00 pm
• The Nutcracker (Cast A)
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• The Nutcracker
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Goochland. Apply here.
• TAD PGS, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Support in Louisa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goochland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Powhatan

• The Lights Are On! Richmond's Tacky Lights Season Has Begun (rvamag.com)

Short Pump

• Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Avery Point (patch.com)
• Plate and Goblet: Post-turkey treats and trends (henricocitizen.com)
• Henrico Holiday Express Tour postponed Dec. 9 (henricocitizen.com)

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