Jamestown Revival to headline Red Poppy Festival
This year the City of Georgetown celebrates the Red Poppy Festival with Saturday night headliner Jamestown Revival. This Southern and Garfunkel group delivers skillful songwriting and flawless harmony. Jamestown Revival’s singles include “California,” “Young Man,” “Revival,” “Midnight Hour,” and “Harder Way.” This signature festival on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas is April 28-30 … Continue reading “Jamestown Revival to headline Red Poppy Festival”
City facility closures Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents’ Day. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection. City offices closed Feb. 20 The City offices and facilities closed Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive Art Center, 816 S. Main St. City … Continue reading “City facility closures Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day”
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round I
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $7,000 in grants in January to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes music performances and history exhibitions in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between April 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2023. Grant recipients … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round I”
Candidate filing period starts for Mayor and Districts 2, 6
The first day to file for a place on the ballot for candidates who wish to run for Mayor or the District 2 or 6 seats on the Georgetown City Council, is Wednesday, Jan. 18. The filing deadline is Friday, Feb. 17. Completed applications for candidacy should be submitted at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther … Continue reading “Candidate filing period starts for Mayor and Districts 2, 6”
New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know
Did Santa bring you a new puppy or kitten for Christmas? Here are some important things to remember when caring for your new pet. Welcome your pet with love and patience: Give your friend time to acclimate to the new environment, including new smells, sights, and sounds. Introduce them to new experiences slowly and be … Continue reading “New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know”
Recycling Christmas trees and boxes
City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes, and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside pick-up: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas trees and boxes”
City to host household hazardous waste event Jan. 18
The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 18, 2023, at the old show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 400 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste event Jan. 18”
Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 17
The 22nd annual pancake Breakfast with Santa event is Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. in San Gabriel Park. Georgetown firefighters will be making pancakes and sausage served with juice and coffee. The event is 7:30 to 11 a.m. At the event, children can visit with firefighters, and have a … Continue reading “Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 17”
City holiday string lights recycling available Nov. 28 through Jan. 31
The City of Georgetown has partnered with Texas Disposal Systems to offer free holiday string-light recycling to all Georgetown residents beginning Nov. 28. Residents can drop off their old or broken string lights through Jan. 31 at one of three collection stations: City of Georgetown Collection and Transfer Station, 250 W.L. Walden Road Georgetown Municipal … Continue reading “City holiday string lights recycling available Nov. 28 through Jan. 31”
Downtown Georgetown Association hosts Christmas Stroll Festival on Dec. 2 and 3
[Updated Nov. 22: Parking information updated to include information about parking on Friday for lot at Ninth and Main streets.] The 41st annual Christmas Stroll is the first weekend in December in downtown Georgetown around the Courthouse Square. This free, family-friendly holiday festival sponsored by the Downtown Georgetown Association is 5 to 9 p.m. on … Continue reading “Downtown Georgetown Association hosts Christmas Stroll Festival on Dec. 2 and 3”
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