Georgetown Visitors Center closed Aug. 22-24 for repairs

The Georgetown Visitors Center, 103 W. Seventh St., will be closed from Aug. 22-24 for repairs. There will be visitor guides in the information box located on the front of the building. People in need of a public restroom may use the restrooms behind Grace Heritage Center, 817 S. Main St., across from the Georgetown … Continue reading “Georgetown Visitors Center closed Aug. 22-24 for repairs”

Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 18

The first day of classes for schools in Georgetown ISD is Thursday, Aug. 18. The Georgetown Police Department reminds drivers to slow down in school zones. As students go back to school, police will be monitoring school zones throughout the city. “This is an exciting time of year, and we look forward to welcoming students … Continue reading “Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 18”

Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown

[UPDATE: The location for the community collection event has been moved to Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave.] This September, the City is asking you to Love Where You Live by helping clean up Georgetown. Rivery Park clean-up event Sept. 10 The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank cleanup event on Sept. 10 … Continue reading “Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown”

Painted Rain Barrel Project coming in October

The City of Georgetown’s Water Conservation Team is looking to bring awareness to sustainable watering resources with the vibrant addition of art to rain barrels. The first annual Painted Rain Barrel Project will coincide with the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program’s Autumn Art Stroll, South Main Arts Festival, and the Water Conservation Team’s “Imagine a … Continue reading “Painted Rain Barrel Project coming in October”

Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II

The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $12,100 in grants in July to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes visual art, music, and performance art in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Grant … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II”

Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele

This week we joined the Sun City Water Matters Group for a tweetalong to learn about the group and to see a day in the life of a Water Matters member in Georgetown. Water Matters Group is made up of volunteer residents of Sun City focused on water conservation and water-saving education and is a … Continue reading “Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele”

Trucks and Tunes event July 28

The City of Georgetown Economic Development Department is hosting Trucks and Tunes, featuring food trucks and live music from 4-7 p.m. July 28. The event will be at the Georgetown City Center, located at Forest and Ninth streets near the historic Light & Waterworks building. Three food trucks will be onsite, and there will also … Continue reading “Trucks and Tunes event July 28”

Williams Drive now open at Lakeway Drive after gas leak: updated

Update, 8:15 p.m. – Williams and Lakeway drives are now open to traffic. A small section of Booty’s Crossing remains closed while work to repair the gas line continues. Atmos Energy does not expect any customers to lose service. Update, 8 p.m. – Crews are working to remove barricades and restore traffic lights, so we … Continue reading “Williams Drive now open at Lakeway Drive after gas leak: updated”

Watering restricted to one day per week as of June 28, 2022

City enacts Stage 2 of Drought Plan due to high water use Due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity, the City of Georgetown is enacting Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan effective on June 28, 2022. Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler will be restricted to one day per … Continue reading “Watering restricted to one day per week as of June 28, 2022”

Georgetown Animal Shelter closed June 21-22

Due to continued staffing shortages, the Georgetown Animal Shelter will be closed Tuesday, June 21. The shelter is normally closed on Wednesdays. Staff anticipates opening the shelter Thursday, June 23. If you find a lost dog or cat, please speak with your neighbors and post on social media first. You may also take the pet … Continue reading “Georgetown Animal Shelter closed June 21-22”

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