Gloucester County is located in the eastern part of Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The county seat is Gloucester Courthouse.

The county is governed by a seven-member Board of Supervisors, each elected from a single-member district. The Board is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws and regulations. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, who is elected to a four-year term.

The county is served by the Gloucester County Public Schools system, which includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The county is also home to several private schools.

The county is served by the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The county is also served by the Gloucester County Fire and Rescue Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.

The county is served by the Gloucester County Department of Social Services, which provides assistance to low-income families and individuals. The county is also served by the Gloucester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, which is responsible for maintaining and operating the county's parks and recreational facilities.

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