🌱 How a 900‑megawatt data campus could reshape Goochland’s future

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In today's newsletter:

• How a 900‑megawatt data campus could reshape Goochland’s future

Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Hot with sun, then clouds, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Goochland to weigh 900-megawatt data center campus under new tech zone (pilotonline.com) — Goochland County officials are weighing a massive 900‑megawatt data center campus near Route 288 that could bring billions in investment, hundreds of jobs, and major tax revenue, but also huge power and water demands. The proposal, under the county’s new Technology Overlay District, faces an active legal challenge from nearby residents worried about quality of life, noise, and future energy infrastructure at the site.
   

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📸 Around Goochland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goochland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
  National Harbor, National Harbor
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday June 29

• A Matter of Balance
  Goochland Branch Library Montpelier Meeting Room, Montpelier Branch
  10:00 am
• Community Meeting - Virginia Sports Park and Training Center at Goochland - 2748 Dogtown Rd →
  Goochland County, VA Calendar, 2748 Dogtown Road, Goochland
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 30

• Goochland Farmers Market →
  Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
  4:00 pm
• Personal Finance Seminar 101
  Mills E. Godwin High Richmond, VA 23238
  5:30 pm

Wednesday July 1

• We the People: Notes of Appreciation - Va250 Program
  Goochland Branch Library Creative Commons, Montpelier Branch
• RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
  Mills E. Godwin High 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA 23075, USA
  6:00 pm
• Entrepreneurial Boot Camp
  Goochland Branch Library Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Ashland Branch
  6:00 pm

Thursday July 2

• Personal Finance Seminar 101
  Mills E. Godwin High Richmond, VA 23238
  5:30 pm

Friday July 3

• LIBRARY CLOSED
  Goochland Branch Library 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063

Tuesday July 7

• Goochland Farmers Market →
  Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
  4:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PRWT Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial/Facilities Attendant Goochland in Goochland. Apply here.
• Southern States Cooperative posted a job opening for cashier in Goochland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goochland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Powhatan

• Virginia State University Field Day highlights farming solutions amid severe drought (wtvr.com)
• Richmond region could issue voluntary water conservation advisory July 1 (12onyourside.com)

Short Pump

• Henrico Police identify man who died after being shot, crashing into tree (henricocitizen.com)
• Lucky AF opens in Short Pump Saturday, Forest Hill in August (axios.com)

Tuckahoe

• Henrico Girl Scouts turn tragedy into bike safety mission (nbc12.com)
• Henrico Crime Report: June 19-25, 2026 (henricocitizen.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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