Council adopts FY2022 budget that focuses on utilities, transportation, public safety
The Georgetown City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 budget Sept. 28. The adopted FY2022 budget totals $483 million and decreases the City’s property tax rate by 1.7 cents. This is the second year in a row the City has proposed reducing the property tax rate, maintaining the City’s rate as among the lowest of … Continue reading “Council adopts FY2022 budget that focuses on utilities, transportation, public safety”
POPPtoberFest in downtown Georgetown Oct. 1-3
Celebrate the City of Georgetown’s POPPtoberFest event on the most beautiful town square in Texas. The festival, this year’s rescheduled Red Poppy Festival, kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, and runs through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, with three days of music, entertainment, family fun, and more than 75 arts and craft vendors. … Continue reading “POPPtoberFest in downtown Georgetown Oct. 1-3”
Last day for fixed-route bus service in Georgetown is Sept. 30, 2021
Paratransit services will continue uninterrupted The fixed-route bus system currently serving Georgetown residents will have its final rides Sept. 30, 2021. City Council during its July 27 meeting directed staff to negotiate a paratransit agreement with Capital Metro, without any provision for fixed-route service. City Council on Sept. 14 approved an interlocal agreement to continue … Continue reading “Last day for fixed-route bus service in Georgetown is Sept. 30, 2021”
City to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 20
The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the old show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must contact … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 20”
National Hispanic Heritage Month events in September
The City of Georgetown is hosting several events to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Georgetown Public Library The cultural celebration will include several events from the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., including an outdoor movie screening, take and make crafts, and a folklorico dance performance. Events kick off … Continue reading “National Hispanic Heritage Month events in September”
Solar application processing moving to new platform
Applications will temporarily cease Sept. 15-30, 2021 From Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, 2021, the City of Georgetown will temporarily stop accepting solar permit and interconnection applications while the City transitions to a new portal and service provider. All solar permit applications received through Sept. 15 will be processed through the current application, My Permit … Continue reading “Solar application processing moving to new platform”
Breakfast Bites: Lets Get Social
The Breakfast Bites meeting Sept. 9 will feature Rachel Hancock, owner of Something Social/Arkay Artwork, presenting on “Let’s Get Social.” The informal meeting opens at 8:45 a.m. on the patio behind 309 Coffee at 309 S. Main St. The presentation will start at 9 a.m. Social media can be a powerful tool for reaching new … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Lets Get Social”
Animal Shelter joins Clear the Shelters event
The City of Georgetown Animal Shelter is teaming up with KXAN for the sixth annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive Aug. 23 through Sept. 19. Clear The Shelters is an annual national adoption event spearheaded by NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations. This year, the campaign will combine a month-long virtual adoption campaign, with a single-day … Continue reading “Animal Shelter joins Clear the Shelters event”
Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show
The Texas Society of Sculptors announced the award winners for its 13th Annual Summer Show at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., on Aug. 15. A video of the award presentations, including views of the winning pieces, is available at library.georgetown.org/tsos-awards. Library Director Sally Miculek presented the Librarians’ Choice and People’s Choice awards. … Continue reading “Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show”
Candidates set for Nov. 2 election
The filing period for the special election on Nov. 2 for the District 6 City Council seat ended at 5 p.m. Aug. 16. Candidates include Jake French and Chere Heintzmann. To see maps of council districts, go to maps.georgetown.org/council-district-maps. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election is Oct. 4. Early … Continue reading “Candidates set for Nov. 2 election”
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