The Jamestown Award – Locality of the Year recognizes a Virginia locality that demonstrates excellence in planning through leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a sustained commitment to creating vibrant communities. This […]
Scottsville honored with Jamestown Award Read More »
What began as a small home bakery fueled by a local resident’s passion for creativity and baking has now grown into one of Scottsville’s favorite sweet destinations and they are
Baked invites everyone to celebrate 5th anniversary Read More »
Due to poor air quality and reduced visibility caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires, all Albemarle County swimming beaches are closed Friday, July 17, 2026. The closure is necessary to protect
Albemarle closes swimming beaches for today Read More »
The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) is recruiting volunteers to help during 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7). Each year, JABA volunteers help thousands of people
Volunteers Needed to Promote Healthcare Access for Older Adults Read More »
Albemarle County has opened applications for the Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF), a funding opportunity to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the community. The AHIF program
Albemarle County Opens Affordable Housing Investment Fund Applications Read More »
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 10:03 a.m., career and volunteer personnel from Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4800
ACFR Responds to Structure Fire on Blenheim Road Read More »
Our area is expected to experience significant heat over the next several days. As outdoor activities, gatherings, and seasonal recreation continue, particularly with the celebration of the Fourth of July,
Heat wave hits area, county monitoring temperatures Read More »
Albemarle County is committed to enhancing the quality of residential real estate data to improve assessment accuracy. Each year, as part of the routine assessment process, County staff reviews approximately
Real Estate Property Assessments Underway in Albemarle County Read More »
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is happy to announce that it will begin its transition into a Fine Free library system this summer, beginning July 1. This initiative marks a significant step
JMRL goes “Fine Free” this July Read More »
The James River Batteau Festival kicks off today, launching an eight-day journey down the historic James River! The annual event features authentic replicas of the batteaux, sleek, shallow-draft merchant boats
Batteau festival kicks off, heading to Scottsville Read More »
