Council adopts FY2021 budget that lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services
The Georgetown City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021 budget on Sept. 22. The adopted FY2021 budget totals $396 million and decreases the City’s property tax rate by $0.002, making it the lowest of all cities in the Austin area with a population greater than 20,000. As a result of the lower tax rate and … Continue reading “Council adopts FY2021 budget that lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services”
Expanded mosquito trapping tests positive for West Nile Virus
Aug. 20, 2020 – Two mosquito trap samples collected in Georgetown have tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second West Nile virus positive for the trap located on Yellow Rose Trail in the past two weeks. The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) set up an expanded trap sites in addition … Continue reading “Expanded mosquito trapping tests positive for West Nile Virus”
City launches mobility bond work, asks residents’ priorities
The City of Georgetown is putting together a mobility bond package for a vote by its residents in May 2021. The primary focus areas of this mobility bond are: Increasing capacity of Georgetown’s roadway network and bridges with high traffic volume. Improving intersections, building sidewalks, and enhancing safety throughout Georgetown to create new connections within … Continue reading “City launches mobility bond work, asks residents’ priorities”
Air Force Thunderbirds to fly over Georgetown on Wednesday
A formation of six F-16 Fighting Falcons will fly over Austin and San Antonio as a salute to health care workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while providing Americans with a symbol of hope during this pandemic. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron–the Thunderbirds—plan to fly over Central Texas on Wednesday, May … Continue reading “Air Force Thunderbirds to fly over Georgetown on Wednesday”
Spring Break at Georgetown Public Library (canceled)
Update, March 15: These events have been canceled due to concerns about Coronavirus in the region. Come to the Georgetown Public Library, and say hello to spring during Spring Break, March 16-20. The library will host a series of events, including Touch a Truck, Lego fun, and more. All events are free; however, tickets are … Continue reading “Spring Break at Georgetown Public Library (canceled)”
Swim with Santa at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Dec. 13
Dive into the holiday season with Santa Claus at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Friday, Dec. 13. Grab your suits and your camera, and bring the entire family for a chance to swim with the big man himself. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the indoor pool, 1003 N. Austin Ave. Santa will be … Continue reading “Swim with Santa at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Dec. 13”
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”
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