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”
City asks water utility customers to cut back on water use
Due to an increase in outdoor water use, the City has reached 85 percent of water treatment capacity and is enacting Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan. During Stage 1 of the DCP, customers may not water their lawns between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. What can you do to help? Reduce … Continue reading “City asks water utility customers to cut back on water use”
Celebrating Earth Day
Every April, the City of Georgetown offers programs and events to celebrate Earth Day. There are many ways you can help our city continue its leadership in environmental stewardship. They include telling our story of innovation in 100 percent renewable energy, learning about our planet at the Georgetown Public Library, and having fun at the … Continue reading “Celebrating Earth Day”
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”
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