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🌱 Why Goochland joined other counties in dropping Flock camera contracts

Goochland, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Goochland joined other counties in dropping Flock camera contracts

Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30PM Public Hearings and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Both Virginia and Richmond propose changes to Flock Safety cameras amongst backlash (commonwealthtimes.org subscription) — Goochland County is among more than 20 Virginia localities that have ended contracts with Flock Safety license plate reader cameras over privacy and safety concerns. The article explains how Richmond and state leaders are tightening rules on data use, while police and advocates debate whether the technology’s crime-solving benefits outweigh worries about surveillance and civil liberties.
   

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  • Looking for someone that will clean surgery behind my shed.
    I live on forest grove rd. LOIS. 804512 0845 (Nextdoor Hadensville-Fife Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Short Pump

  • Newly Listed Homes near Midlothian, VA — Updated Sep. 16, 2026 (richmond.com)
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  • Diamond District lands second restaurant with D.C. pub brand Makers Union (richmondbizsense.com)

Ok Goochland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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