Catchin' Up On
Prince George County Government News
Prince George County, VA                                                 June 3, 2016
Board of Supervisors' Chairman Bill Robertson & District 2 Supervisor T.J. Webb will host a Community Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Burrowsville Community Center.

The Prince George Citizens Academy will hold its first class at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Prince George Library.

The Public School Division will hold its Baccalaureate Service at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Union Branch Baptist Church.

The Prince George Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Saturday, June 4 at Scott Park.

The Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department, will begin Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Moore Recreational Complex.  Featured performer is Brittany Marie.

A Community Yard, Crafter & Vendor Sale to support Super Kids will be held from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 4685 Romans Way in Prince George.

The deadline for real estate & personal property tax collection is Monday, June 6 at the close of business.

The Burrowsville Community Center will host 'Tai Chi for Arthritis' on June 7 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 18701 James River Drive.

County employees will be participating in the Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9 along Courthouse Road.

County employees will be participating in the Annual Corporate 4 Miler beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Innsbrook.
Fallen Soldiers Remembered at
Indoor Memorial Day Observance
Prince George County remembered its fallen war heroes in a Memorial Day observance May 30.  Wet conditions moved the event inside the Historic Courthouse, where the names of every soldier who died in battle were read.
    Important Things to Know
  • Former Prince George High School baseball standout Jackie Bradley, Jr. was named the American League Player of the Month for May after putting together a 29-game hitting streak for the Boston Red Sox.

  • 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.

  • All-star teams have been selected for the Parks & Recreation baseball/softball leagues. Tournament play will begin later this month.

  • 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. Details.

  • Renovations to the Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department are about 65 percent complete.

  • The Prince George High School Varsity Baseball Team, Varsity Softball Team and Girls Varsity Soccer Team lost in regional play this week after very successful seasons.


  • The City of Petersburg's inability to meet its financial obligations to the South Central Wastewater and Appomattox River Water authorities could cost Prince George County an additional $38,000 per month, per the service agreement of the authorities.

  • June Message from the County Administrator. Details.

  • The Board of Supervisors received a five-year financial outlook at its May 23 retreat.

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    Percy C. Ashcraft, County Administrator | Prince George County, VA | (804) 722-8600
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