Budget for 2018 builds for the future
New roads and capacity for a growing city are among key items in the proposed City budget for the 2018 fiscal year, presented yesterday to the City Council by City Manager David Morgan. The budget supports City services, builds infrastructure for the future, and provides competitive compensation for employees, while lowering the tax rate and … Continue reading “Budget for 2018 builds for the future”
City Receives Recognition for Transparency from Texas Comptroller
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the City of Georgetown is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. Georgetown received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available. “By providing meaningful financial … Continue reading “City Receives Recognition for Transparency from Texas Comptroller”
Low cost vaccine clinic for pets
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will conduct a low-cost vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 29, 8:30-11 a.m. The walk-in clinic is for cats and dogs. Help protect your pet from diseases they can pick up outside. The clinic is open to all, whether you live in Georgetown or not. Pets may also get a free microchip with … Continue reading “Low cost vaccine clinic for pets”
CARTS service to transition to GoGeo bus service in August
The City of Georgetown is launching its first fixed-route bus system this August, which means some changes for the City’s current on-demand bus riders. The GoGeo fixed-route bus and American’s with Disabilities Act paratransit service will hit the streets Aug. 21 with four routes meeting at a transit hub at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 … Continue reading “CARTS service to transition to GoGeo bus service in August”
Georgetown receives 2017 National Main Street accreditation
The City of Georgetown’s Main Street Program has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary … Continue reading “Georgetown receives 2017 National Main Street accreditation”
Parks and Recreation Department awarded $200,000 trail grant
The City of Georgetown was awarded a $200,000 trail grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in early June. This grant will help fund a nearly half-mile concrete trail expansion from San Gabriel Park along the San Gabriel River to the Katy Crossing subdivision. The project will also include bridges, fencing, signage and a … Continue reading “Parks and Recreation Department awarded $200,000 trail grant”
Sculpture exhibit at Library opens June 25
The Texas Society of Sculptors opens their 10th annual summer show on June 25 in the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The exhibit, hosted by the Library with sponsorship from the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board, showcases 85 works of art by 34 artists. The exhibit will be on display through … Continue reading “Sculpture exhibit at Library opens June 25”
2016 Annual Report now available
An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2016 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled America’s Fastest Growing City, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2015-16 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2015, and ended on September 30, 2016. The report highlights projects … Continue reading “2016 Annual Report now available”
Georgetown wins 2017 Workforce Excellence Award
The Georgetown Workforce Development Alliance, which includes the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and Georgetown Independent School District, was awarded the Texas Economic Development Council’s 2017 Workforce Excellence Award for population 40,001 to 100,000 today. The alliance is a collaborative community effort to align quality education with workforce development needs and was started … Continue reading “Georgetown wins 2017 Workforce Excellence Award”
Daddy Daughter Dance returns to Georgetown on June 23
Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation is hosting the Fourth Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, June 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Girls age 4 and older are invited to attend with their father or another acceptable escort, such as a granddad, uncle or older … Continue reading “Daddy Daughter Dance returns to Georgetown on June 23”
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