General manager of utilities announces retirement
Long-time General Manager of Utilities Jim Briggs announced his retirement today. After more than three decades with the City of Georgetown, Briggs will step down at the end of September. “Jim is a pillar of Georgetown and in the utility profession,” City Manager David Morgan said. “His tremendous contributions to the city organization and our … Continue reading “General manager of utilities announces retirement”
Eric Lashley named Texas Librarian of the Year
At the annual meeting of the Texas Library Association last week, Georgetown Public Library Director Eric Lashley was named Librarian of the Year. The annual award is given to a librarian in Texas who has shown extraordinary leadership and service within the library community over the past 12 to 18 months. The Librarian of the … Continue reading “Eric Lashley named Texas Librarian of the Year”
GoGeo route changes for Red Poppy Festival
Going to the Red Poppy Festival? Take a GoGeo bus to get there and don’t worry about parking. Service hours on Friday are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no GoGeo service on Sundays. GoGeo bus routes are altered Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, due … Continue reading “GoGeo route changes for Red Poppy Festival”
Historic District development changes approved
Changes to the City’s development code related to structures in historic districts were approved on second reading by the City Council at their meeting on Tuesday. The new rules go into effect on April 24. The process to make changes to the Unified Development Code related to historic structures started last summer. The City conducted … Continue reading “Historic District development changes approved”
Last day to register to vote is April 4
The last day to register to vote in the May 4 election is Thursday, April 4. To register in person, go to the Williamson County Elections office in Georgetown at this address: Inner Loop Annex 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Ste. 104 Georgetown, TX 78626 The elections office will be open until 9 p.m. on April … Continue reading “Last day to register to vote is April 4”
Why no disaster declaration for Atmos Energy evacuations?
The City of Georgetown has not declared a disaster during the current Atmos Energy situation. Disaster declarations give local officials the ability to exercise extraordinary powers, including providing liability protection to government agencies and emergency workers or to formally request general assistance from the state and federal governments. “The City does not have oversight of … Continue reading “Why no disaster declaration for Atmos Energy evacuations?”
Atmos Energy webpage for Georgetown response
Atmos Energy has created a webpage with information on their response to underground residual natural gas in Georgetown. The webpage includes an FAQ and a map of the evacuation area that will be updated daily.
Atmos Energy gas leak response update
Atmos Energy continues to use vacuum units and dig holes to ventilate residual natural gas from the soil in the area along Williams Drive and River Bend. Atmos also is performing additional leak surveys and using mobile leak detection units mounted on cars, as well as foot patrols. Atmos also is repairing underground leaks and … Continue reading “Atmos Energy gas leak response update”
Atmos Energy update on work in Georgetown
Atmos Energy responded to an underground gas leak on Feb. 20 at 507 River Bend in Georgetown. The Georgetown Fire Department and Atmos Energy issued a precautionary evacuation of several residences and businesses in the River Bend area as a result of the initial leak, which was repaired. Natural gas service was shut off to … Continue reading “Atmos Energy update on work in Georgetown”
Twenty-seven bats captured inside buildings in February
Spring is the time when Mexican free-tailed bats arrive in Central Texas. City of Georgetown Animal Services officers captured 27 bats inside buildings during the month of February. All bats tested negative for carrying rabies. “If you remember nothing else – do not touch the bat, and call animal control,” says John Torrez, Animal Control … Continue reading “Twenty-seven bats captured inside buildings in February”
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