Henrico County Government has issued several public updates in early January 2026, including reminders about local tax regulations, community engagement programs, and firehouse construction milestones.
On January 5, 2026, Henrico County Government posted on its Twitter account: “Henrico is encouraging consumers to review their receipts after reports of businesses incorrectly charging a local tax on plastic bags. A 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags took effect in Richmond on Jan. 1. Henrico has not approved such a tax.
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The following day, the county highlighted an opportunity for residents to engage with local government through a multicultural initiative. On January 6, 2026, it stated: “Residents who reflect the area’s cultural diversity are encouraged to apply for My Henrico Academy, a program that strengthens bonds between the county & multicultural communities. Apply by Friday, Feb. 27. For a link to apply & more information, visit https://t.co/Tdi9YwJmlU. https://t.co/5lLjE3OdiP”
Later that same day, Henrico County shared news about progress at one of its emergency service facilities: “An iron beam at the new Eastover Gardens Firehouse 6 will forever bear the signatures of Henrico firefighters and county officials.”
Henrico County Public Schools District serves as the sole school district within Henrico County and enrolled over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 academic year (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Deep Run High School recorded the highest enrollment among all schools in the district with more than two thousand students (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). The student body is diverse; Black students represented approximately one-third of total enrollment during that period (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Total enrollment saw a slight increase from the previous year (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home), while Holladay Elementary School led pre-kindergarten enrollments in the district (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home).
