Recovering recyclable and green materials
There was a time a few decades ago when everything we “threw away” went into a trashcan that was emptied into a truck and dumped into a landfill. Now with technology for sorting and processing materials, most of our “trash” is actually a variety of recoverable materials that can be sorted, processed, and made into … Continue reading “Recovering recyclable and green materials”
One Extraordinary CommUNITY
Mindful of the ongoing national dialogue regarding public trust and policing, the Georgetown Police Department has created a new initiative called CommUNITY. The program is a framework for community engagement and is the brainchild of Police Chief Wayne Nero. I’d like to share with you an overview of the CommUNITY initiative, and in so doing, … Continue reading “One Extraordinary CommUNITY”
Council, chamber work to help businesses affected by Atmos Energy gas leak
At its March 26 meeting, City Council approved waiving temporary sign permit fees for businesses affected by the Atmos Energy evacuation. The waiver for temporary signs, including banners, will be in effect through Sept. 30. To date at least 67 businesses along the Williams Drive corridor have been affected by the gas leak evacuations. Each … Continue reading “Council, chamber work to help businesses affected by Atmos Energy gas leak”
Georgetown Citizen Survey results
How are we doing? That’s the gist of the Citizen Survey conducted by the City of Georgetown every two years. The results of the most recent survey completed this summer are encouraging, but they do point to areas where we need to continue to focus our efforts today and in the future. As we did … Continue reading “Georgetown Citizen Survey results”
Real Estate Agent Workshop on Feb. 14
The City of Georgetown, Georgetown ISD, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce are hosting the third annual Real Estate Agent Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 14. The free workshop starts at 9 a.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Coffee and breakfast will be provided. Nearly 200 real estate professionals attended last year’s … Continue reading “Real Estate Agent Workshop on Feb. 14”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Shell Road Development
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. The Public Hearings will be held at the February 12, 2019 meeting at 3 pm and February 12, 2019 at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th Street, at the northeast corner … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Shell Road Development”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces spring break camps
Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer spring break camps for students March 11-15. Pricing and schedules vary for each program. Participants can select from three camps: Camp Goodwater (ages 5-12; $150 resident/$185 nonresident) includes a variety of activities, such as games, crafts, and weird science projects. The week will end with a field trip to … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces spring break camps”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Maravilla Subdivision
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. The Public Hearings will be held at the February 12, 2019 meeting at 3 pm and February 12, 2019 at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th Street, at the northeast corner … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Maravilla Subdivision”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosting breast cancer recovery course
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting The Pink Plan, a recovery course for survivors of breast cancer, on Saturday mornings in February. The program will provide breast cancer survivors who have undergone breast surgery with comprehensive tools for managing post-mastectomy syndrome. The four-part course provides participants with information, techniques, and tools … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosting breast cancer recovery course”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts Fitness Fusion event
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fitness Fusion at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 5. The event is open to the public and features 14 fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, cycling, and Silver Sneakers classes. The goal of the … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts Fitness Fusion event”
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