RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
The Regional Meetings season is in full swing as VACo staff traveled to Louisa County for the Region 7 Meeting on June 22 and Washington
Home of Mother Nature’s enormous and breathtaking rock bridge of Rockbridge County, Natural Bridge sits in the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley flanked by
Preparations are well under way for another informative and fun exhibit hall experience at the 83rd VACo Annual Conference. With the new interactive exhibit hall
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century was extended until December 2019 in budget language earlier this
Public comment is now being accepted on a draft policy that would prescribe consequences for findings of noncompliance by local Children’s Services Act (CSA) programs.
DJG is celebrating 40 years! And we couldn’t have done it without you. WE’RE SO EXCITED! We’ll be sharing facts, tidbits, and having DJG gatherings
The Virginia Board of Education will hold a series of public hearings in July and August to gather feedback from families, educators, and community members.
VACo’s Transportation Steering Committee, chaired by Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay, held an informational meeting on June 15 at the Hanover County Government Complex. The
We are in the planning stages of the VACo County Officials’ Summit, which will be held on Monday, August 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Go Green Virginia, a partnership between VACo and the Virginia Municipal League, will present a special forum on August 2 on high-profile environmental issues that
The 2017 round of VACo Regional Meetings kicked off on June 7 in Brunswick County, where more than 40 county officials engaged in a robust
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