2019-12-08 - Christmas Tree Lighting

by Neil Richard
additional photos by Yvonne Richard and Elizabeth Richard

King George County kicked off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday night. With several hundred residents participating, it looked like the decision to delay the event a week because of poor weather was a good one. Santa Claus rode in on an antique fire truck and stuck around for pictures. When the line for Santa grew a little long, County Administrator Dr. Neiman Young and Nick Minor, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, both helped distribute the presents they had for all of the children. The King George County Museum was open and the King George County Historical Society was on hand to give brief history lessons. Also on hand were the L. E. Smoot Library staff, Dahlgren Lions Club, King George Ruritans Club, Trinity United Methodist Church, Girl Scout Troop 3792, New Life Church, and Jen's Face Painting Designs. With plenty of food, drinks, popcorn, chocolate, and even marshmallows to roast over the fire pits, everyone young and old looked like they enjoyed the second event celebrating the County's 300th Anniversary. [EDITOR'S NOTE - Neil Richard, a co-founder of Project94, is a lifetime member of the King George County Historical Society.]

King George High School Brass Ensemble.

Lorrie Gump shared her singing skills with the crowd.

Waiting for Santa to arrive.

Bags of presents await the children.

King George Fire Department was on hand.

The County Christmas Tree.

Santa arrives!

The line for pictures with Santa.

Former Supervisor Jim Howard tends to the fire pits.

Marshmallows roasting over an open fire.

Little Miss King George Fall Festival Zoey rocked the pink while enjoying a cookie.

The Museum was open.

The tree shining bright.

Merry Christmas!

Santa's ride to the ceremony was an antique fire engine.

...and to all a good night.

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2019-11-15 - Board of Supervisors Meeting Notes

by Neil Richard
photos by Yvonne Richard

The King George County Supervisors held a ceremonial meeting, called Founder's Day, on Friday the 15th to mark the beginning of a year-long celebration of the County's 300th Anniversary. Being the first of many events over the next twelve months, the Supervisors conducted no substantial business during the meeting and instead gave speeches and let other dignitaries comment.

After giving attendees time to enjoy the food and beverages, the Supervisors began their meeting. Each Supervisor gave a report as usual but focused on their history of coming to King George, how it has impacted their lives in a positive way, and how much they love being here. John Jenkins talked about his time as a student athlete and how much he enjoyed the small town feel. Richard Granger, who is often cool and collected during meetings, got a little emotional as he talked about his life here in the County. Cathy Binder, being a fan of history, focused more on the history of the County. Ruby Brabo spoke about how the people in King George were sometimes considered troublemakers because they stood up for what was right. Jeff Bueche said he and his wife loved King George so much that he was strategic in how he moved forward in his career so he could stay here.

2019-10-11 - Founders' Day

King George County will host Founders' Day, the Kick-Off Event for King George County's 300th Anniversary Celebration on November 15, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the University of Mary Washington - Dahlgren Campus.

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