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

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Goochland’s new economic development director shape growth?
• How could this 5th District race reshape Goochland’s voice in Congress?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Brunch @ IT West and 5 more events.

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 veteran local government professional Nora Amos as its new Director of Economic Development, effective Jan. 2, 2026. Amos, who brings more than 20 years’ experience in planning, zoning, and economic development, says she’s eager to work with Goochland’s leaders, businesses, and residents to grow the economy while preserving the county’s character.
   

• Tom Perriello jumps into race for his former 5th District House seat (newsadvance.com) — Goochland County is again part of the 5th Congressional District, where former Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello has launched a bid to reclaim his old U.S. House seat. The article explains how redistricting, party strategies, and potential primary rivals could shape this race, which will determine who represents Goochland in Congress after next year’s midterms.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goochland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• FRI 12/12: ELF + THE SANTA CLAUSE
  Goochland Drive-In Theater, 4344 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Hadensville
  5:15 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Take & Make: Pasta Snowflake
  Mechanicsville Branch
• Holiday Symphony
  Atlee Branch , Atlee Meeting Room , Atlee
  10:30 am
• Friday Book Club
  Goochland Branch Goochland Meeting Room,
  11:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Take & Make: Pasta Snowflake
  Mechanicsville Branch
• Santa Brunch @ IT West
  Industrial Taphouse West , 12912 Plaza Dr , Henrico
  10:00 am
• Santa Visits the Library!
  Ashland Branch Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side),
  11:00 am
• All District Audtitions — Goochland Bands
  3250-B , 3250 River Rd W , Goochland
  12:00 pm

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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 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
• The Nutcracker (Cast B)
  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)
• 2025 D3football.com All-Region 3 Team (d3football.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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-- The Patch AM Team

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