Healthy Yards workshop series kicks off Jan. 26

The City of Georgetown is hosting a six-part, bi-monthly workshop series on maintaining a healthy yard in 2023. Classes will be: Jan. 26: SOLD OUT–Earth and Pocketbook Friendly Gardening 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sun City, The Oaks Room at The Oaks, 301 Del Webb Blvd. March 20: Native Plants and Deterring Deer 1:30-3:30 p.m. Georgetown Public Library … Continue reading “Healthy Yards workshop series kicks off Jan. 26”

Holiday closings for City facilities and services

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. City offices also will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. City facilities and offices closed Dec. 23, 26, and Jan. 2 include the following: City … Continue reading “Holiday closings for City facilities and services”

Shop Small and support local businesses

Shoppers are invited to Shop Small, Shop Local with Georgetown merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event Saturday, Nov. 26. Holiday shoppers and visitors are encouraged to celebrate the season and support a small business by shopping at locally owned businesses. Participating retailers and restaurants will have specials and discounts available. The kick-off event … Continue reading “Shop Small and support local businesses”

Thanksgiving facility closures, events

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no solid waste and recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day (details below). City offices closed for Thanksgiving The City offices and facilities closed Nov. 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday include the following: … Continue reading “Thanksgiving facility closures, events”

Election results for Prop A street maintenance sales tax

Final unofficial election results from the Williamson County Elections Department for the City of Georgetown election on Nov. 8, 2022. Early vote totals included. Prop A: 0.25% sales tax for street maintenance Percent Votes For 80.48 26,278 Against 19.52 6,372 To see complete Nov. 8 election results, go to wilco.org/elections. Votes will be canvassed at … Continue reading “Election results for Prop A street maintenance sales tax”

City facility closures Nov. 11

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection Nov. 11. Click here for more information about the annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Sun City and the Field of Honor in San Gabriel Park. City offices closed Nov. 11 The … Continue reading “City facility closures Nov. 11”

Veterans Day events

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Georgetown is at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive. All veterans and their families attending will be recognized, and several veterans will participate in the program. The Georgetown High School band, orchestra, and choir will provide music beginning at 10:45 … Continue reading “Veterans Day events”

Early voting Oct. 24-Nov. 4 for sales tax election

The first day of early voting is Monday, Oct. 24, for the November election. Georgetown residents will be able to vote on Proposition A, which is the reauthorization of the 0.25 percent sales tax for the resurfacing and repair of city streets. The early, in-person voting period is Oct. 24-Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. … Continue reading “Early voting Oct. 24-Nov. 4 for sales tax election”

Imagine a Day Without Water

The City of Georgetown is joining other cities across the country for  this year’s Imagine a Day Without Water day of action on Thursday, Oct. 20. Imagine a Day Without Water is an annual, “national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment.” According … Continue reading “Imagine a Day Without Water”

Mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown  

Oct. 21 update: The mosquito traps that tested positive for West Nile Virus Oct. 11 came back negative this week. The City and WCCHD will continue expanded testing next week. Two mosquito trap samples collected Oct. 11 in Georgetown have tested positive for West Nile virus. The traps were located in Geneva Park, 1021 Quail … Continue reading “Mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown  “

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