Joseph Adams, 45, of Surry was sentenced by the Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court to two consecutive life terms plus 19 years for his role in a road rage shooting on Oct. 5, 2024.

The quality of life in James City County is preserved through wise planning, policy-making and legislation. We manage growth and balance the needs of development with infrastructure, …

The roots of our nation’s heritage have spread from Jamestown, a tiny settlement along the James River, across the continent and to the Pacific Islands. The history of this County paints a picture of …

The information that is maintained on each parcel of real property in James City County and used in the assessment process by the Real Estate Assessment Division is also available to the public in a …

The James City County Police Department provides police services in all areas of the County including community services, animal control, patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement.

Learn about various business taxes, exemptions, and assessments administered by James City County.

* All convenience fees paid are collected by the payment processing vendor and not James City County. The increase does not affect other County electronic payments.

The GIS/Mapping Section of the Real Estate Assessment Division (Division) is responsible for Geographic Information System (GIS) functions and applications, which include mapping and the use …

James City County has a variety of attractions for anyone to explore – from Historic Jamestowne filled with the stories of the first settlers to an award winning winery and the World’s Most Beautiful Theme …

James City County's Parks & Recreation Department seeks an individual to perform responsible work ensuring the safety of swimmers, enforcing safety rules, promoting water safety and maintaining pool …