Thanksgiving Holiday City Facility Closings

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no solid waste or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day (details below). City facilities and offices closed November 24 – 25 include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Holiday City Facility Closings”

Solar Power Deal Finalized with NRG Energy

The sale of a 154-megawatt photovoltaic solar project to NRG Energy last week moves the City of Georgetown electric utility a step closer to a 100 percent renewable energy supply. The PV solar electricity plant near Fort Stockton will supply energy to Georgetown through a 25-year purchased-power agreement that starts in July 2018. The solar … Continue reading “Solar Power Deal Finalized with NRG Energy”

Lighting of the Square on Nov. 25

Celebrate the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving at the annual Lighting of the Square event on Friday, November 25. The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in downtown Georgetown. The festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Williamson County Commissioner … Continue reading “Lighting of the Square on Nov. 25”

Collectible Christmas Ornament: P.H. Dimmitt Building

A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the P.H. Dimmitt and Co. Building at 801 S. Main Street is now on sale. The 10th annual ornament sale is a project of the Georgetown Main Street Program. Only 400 of the ornaments are available. Ornaments may be purchased at the Visitors Center, 103 W. Seventh Street. … Continue reading “Collectible Christmas Ornament: P.H. Dimmitt Building”

Williams Drive Design Workshops Nov. 12 – 16

The City of Georgetown is working with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to hold a series of public design workshops on the Williams Drive corridor. Come join us at public design workshops November 12 – 16 at the Georgetown Health Foundation, Lake Aire Center, 2423 Williams Drive #101 in Georgetown. The Georgetown Health Foundation Community Room … Continue reading “Williams Drive Design Workshops Nov. 12 – 16”

Free Flu Shot Clinic Sat. at Public Library

Williamson County and Cities Health District is holding a free flu shot clinic on Saturday, November 12. The clinic is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. The flu shot clinic is open to anyone aged 3 years and older. The free clinic is co-sponsored by the … Continue reading “Free Flu Shot Clinic Sat. at Public Library”

What’s Next in Downtown? Breakfast Bites on November 16

What’s Next in Downtown? is the topic for the next Breakfast Bites quarterly meeting on November 16. Breakfast Bites is a quarterly business development event sponsored by the Georgetown Main Street Program. The November 16 event features Michaela Dollar and Andreina Davila-Quintero, two City of Georgetown employees, who will talk about the City’s plan for … Continue reading “What’s Next in Downtown? Breakfast Bites on November 16”

Collection Box for Expired Medications

A safe way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications is now available in Georgetown on a year-round basis. A secure medications collection box is located in the lobby of the Public Safety Operations and Training Center at 3500 DB Wood Road. Lobby hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Georgetown … Continue reading “Collection Box for Expired Medications”

Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Georgetown is at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11 at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza.  All veterans and their families attending will be recognized and several veterans will participate in the program. The Georgetown High School band, orchestra, and choir will provide music beginning at 10:45 a.m. The … Continue reading “Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11”

Human Case of West Nile Virus Investigated

Residents urged to take basic prevention measures Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) officials are investigating the first probable human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Williamson County. The case is a male over 55 years of age. WCCHD was notified of the case on Thurs. Oct. 27. WNV continues to heavily circulate … Continue reading “Human Case of West Nile Virus Investigated”

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