District 2 runoff election called, Mayor Schroeder and Jonrowe sworn in
Nov. 17, 2020—City Council passed a resolution during Tuesday’s special meeting to call a runoff election for District 2. Shawn Hood and Lisa King, who won the most votes in the Nov. 3 election, are the candidates in the runoff. Early voting dates for the runoff election are Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 7-11. Election Day … Continue reading “District 2 runoff election called, Mayor Schroeder and Jonrowe sworn in”
Georgetown Animal Shelter organizes donation drive for GivingTuesday
The Georgetown Animal Shelter and the Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter will kick off the generosity season by hosting a drive-through donation event for homeless dogs and cats for GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday, which falls on Dec. 1 this year, is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities … Continue reading “Georgetown Animal Shelter organizes donation drive for GivingTuesday”
Breakfast Bites: Building Community Through Arts and Culture
The Breakfast Bites meeting on Dec. 3 will feature Amanda Still, City of Georgetown Arts and Culture coordinator, and Jane Estes, the City’s Arts and Culture Board chair, presenting on “Building Community Through Arts and Culture.” The informal meeting opens at 8:15 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Council & Court building, 510 W. … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Building Community Through Arts and Culture”
Citizen advisory committee proposes project list for Mobility Georgetown Bond 2021
The City of Georgetown is putting together a mobility bond package for a vote by its residents in May 2021 and wants public feedback on a proposed list of projects. The 16-member Mobility Georgetown 2021 Citizen Advisory Committee met throughout August, September, and October to narrow down a list of projects for the bond program … Continue reading “Citizen advisory committee proposes project list for Mobility Georgetown Bond 2021”
NorthPark35 development under construction at I-35 and SH130
Titan Development Real Estate and the City of Georgetown broke ground on the first phase of the 146-acre NorthPark35 Class A industrial development at I-35 and SH 130 today. Phase one of the project includes two buildings totaling more than 330,000 square feet, as well as the extension of Aviation Drive to intersect with SH … Continue reading “NorthPark35 development under construction at I-35 and SH130”
City to host household hazardous waste collection event Nov. 18
The City will host a household hazardous waste collection event from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the old show barn in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. At the event, the City will collect household hazardous waste items from 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste collection event Nov. 18”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces day camps
The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will offer day camps for students during the upcoming Georgetown ISD student holidays. Pricing and schedules vary for each program. Participants can select from five camps: Camp Goodwater is offered at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Nov. 30 and Feb. 1 and 17 for children ages 5-12. Camps will … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces day camps”
Experience the Lights
Celebrate this holiday season in Georgetown with twinkling lights, local shopping and dining, and music around the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. To keep the community safe, the City is putting a new twist to our traditional Lighting of the Square event. The lights around the Square and County Courthouse will be turned on … Continue reading “Experience the Lights”
Georgetown issues local order about outdoor gatherings, special events
OCT. 29, 2020–Outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people and special events are allowed in the city limits of Georgetown, provided attendees and organizers adhere to a local order issued by Mayor Dale Ross. The order is effective immediately and is in response to and in accordance with orders issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. “We … Continue reading “Georgetown issues local order about outdoor gatherings, special events”
Director of Water Utilities Glenn Dishong announces retirement
Georgetown’s Director of Water Utilities Glenn Dishong has announced his retirement from his position effective Dec. 18, 2020. “Glenn has embodied hard work, optimism, and outstanding problem solving during his career with the City,” City Manager David Morgan said. “He’s been a pillar in the city for nearly two decades. His contributions to this community … Continue reading “Director of Water Utilities Glenn Dishong announces retirement”
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