Catchin' Up On
Prince George County Government News
Prince George County, VA                                                 April 29, 2016
The Police Department will host 'Drug Take Back' Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Police Parking Lot.

The Crater Training Academy will host its Inaugural Benefit Saturday, April 30 from 12:00 Noon - 3 p.m. on the Crater campus.  Proceeds go to the Academy's Foundation.

Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) will host the 'Lower Appomattox RiverFest' on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Riverside Park in Petersburg.
 
Richard Bland College will host a 'Run Through the Grove 5K' on Saturday, April 30 beginning at 8 a.m.

A special meeting of the Appomattox River Water Authority for the localities of Prince George County, Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights on the topic of a new pump station for Brander's Bridge will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 in the Colonial Heights Government offices.

A Farewell Reception for Appomattox Regional Library Director Scott Firestine will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Hopewell Library.

The Regional Heritage Center will continue to host 'Art from the Garden: A Celebration of Spring' exhibit through May 31 during normal business hours.  
 
Board of Supervisors, School Board Plan Joint Meeting May 5
The Board of Supervisors & School Board will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the Board Room of the Administration Building to discuss the FY '17 Budget and other matters of interest pertaining to public education.
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    Important Things to Know
  • Registration for Summer 4-H Camp continues through the Office of Cooperative Extension.  Sign up information can be obtained by contacting Director Hermon Maclin at hmaclin@vt.edu. The Farm Bureau is once again issuing $25 vouchers for campers this summer.

  • The Utility Department will continue its Water Line Flushing this week on the Central System, supplied by the Appomattox Regional Water Authority.  This includes the Puddledock & Crossings areas.

  • Registration for the 2016 Citizens Academy will end May 16.  Classes will begin in June.

  • Prince George Promise is looking for a part-time coordinator to assist with daily operations of the child-based charity. Details.

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

  • A temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be issued soon for the new Carson Volunteer Fire Department.  Dedication is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15.
  • Renovations to the Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department are about 53 percent complete.

  • The Prince George High School Varsity Baseball Team is off to a hot start with a 14-0 record and ranked 3rd in the Richmond Metro standings.

  • Eagle Preserve Subdivision has approximately 15 homes occupied at its location off Jordan Point Road.

  • The Virginia Employment Commission is working closely with the Country Aire and Bexley mobile home parks to find employment opportunities for residents on May 10.

  • The Commissioner of the Revenue's Office issued 17 new business licenses between April 15-29.
       Important BOS Budget Date

      May 10 - Consideration of FY17 Budget adoption at 7 p.m.

              Meeting is in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 6602 Courts Drive
    Percy C. Ashcraft, County Administrator | Prince George County, VA | (804) 722-8600
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