September 20, 2026
King George County
VMRC GIVES AFTER-THE-FACT APPROVAL FOR KING GEORGE BOATHOUSE
A King George property owner has been allowed to retain a boathouse that was built larger than authorized.
KING GEORGE PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND USE CHANGES
The King George Board of Supervisors has approved a public hearing on proposed changes to the county’s landuse ordinance that would replace annual revalidation with a six-year cycle.
Amazon U-Turns on Water Permit for King George Data Center
In the face of mounting opposition, Amazon Data Services (ADS) has withdrawn its application for a groundwater withdrawal permit for the Birchwood data center in King George, announcing that the company will seek alternative water sources.
Cheadle Estate Donates $500k to KG Animal Shelter
Last month, the King George Board of Supervisors officially accepted a $500,000 donation from the John S. Cheadle Estate to support the King George Animal Control Shelter.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR ACCOUNTS PROMPT SPONTANEOUS DONATION
Love Thy Neighbor has really helped me with being on a fixed income, Mike Rutherford told King George Supervisors. “I can’t buy my steaks anymore because I don’t go to work...Sometimes you just have to trust in the community and I think that’s pretty fair. So I hope you all support that group.”
Suspects With Deportation Orders Flee in King George
On August 14, King George announced that a vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Kings Hwy and Ridge Rd involving law enforcement, noting that it was an isolated event and that there was no danger to King George Elementary School.
KING GEORGE VOTES AGAINST REPEALING SELLER’S DISCOUNT
After discussions that ran across several meetings, the King George Board of Supervisors backed away from the idea of repealing the seller’s discount, which allows businesses to keep 3% of the meals tax they collect if the remainder is paid to the County on time.
KING GEORGE JOINING MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PFAS SETTLEMENT
At the July 21 meeting, the King George Board of Supervisors voted to join a settlement for PFAS groundwater contamination.
King George approves $146 Million budget w/ Real Estate & Meals Tax hikes
On June 16, the King George Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of a $146,683,998 FY27 budget, up from $138.4 million in FY26.
New training program will boost sailor population at Dahlgren
Navy leadership is excited to have a new entity coming to Dahlgren, Community Planning Liason Officer Adam Lynch told the King George Planning Commission.