Memorial Day Facility Closings and Pool Schedule
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. This includes the following: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 113 E. Eighth Street Historic Light and Water Works Building, 406 W. Eighth Street Library, 402 W. Eighth Street Municipal … Continue reading “Memorial Day Facility Closings and Pool Schedule”
Census Reports Georgetown is Fastest Growing City in U.S.
Georgetown is the nation’s fastest growing city with a population greater than 50,000, according to a news release today from the U.S. Census Bureau. Georgetown’s population estimate was 63,716 in 2015 with a growth rate of 7.8 percent between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. Georgetown added 4,611 residents in that time period. Georgetown … Continue reading “Census Reports Georgetown is Fastest Growing City in U.S.”
City Annual Report for 2015 Available
An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2015 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled The Power of Innovation, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2014 – 2015 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2014 and ended on September 30, 2015. The report … Continue reading “City Annual Report for 2015 Available”
Hesser Wins Re-election in District 3
John Hesser has won re-election in the District 3 City Council race. The Williamson County Elections office has posted unofficial final results for the District 3 City Council election on May 7 in Georgetown. These are the unofficial final results: Votes: Percent: Dwaine Boydstun 497 37.71 % John Hesser 821 62.29 % To see a … Continue reading “Hesser Wins Re-election in District 3”
District 3 Early Voting Starts April 25
Early voting starts on Monday, April 25 for the District 3 City Council Election in Georgetown. The early in-person voting period is April 25 through April 30 and May 2 through May 3. Election Day is May 7. Dwaine Boydstun and incumbent John Hesser and are on the ballot for District 3, which includes areas … Continue reading “District 3 Early Voting Starts April 25”
Founders Park Open House on May 4
An open house meeting on proposed improvements for Founders Park will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. The meeting is at Founders Park, at the northwest corner of the intersection of S. Church Street and Ninth Street. The park is behind Grace Heritage Center, 811 S. Main Street. At the … Continue reading “Founders Park Open House on May 4”
Shotgun House Renovation Work
Repair work on the Shotgun House at 801 West Street will begin on May 9. The work on the historic structure coincides with Preservation Month, which is celebrated each year in May. The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association holds educational events at the Shotgun House about the history of the African American community in Georgetown. … Continue reading “Shotgun House Renovation Work”
Red Poppy Festival in Downtown Georgetown April 22 – 24
The 17th annual Red Poppy Festival on the downtown Square in Georgetown is this weekend on April 22 – 24. The biggest annual festival on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas starts on Friday night with three days of music, entertainment, and family fun. Tracy Lawrence is the headliner at the Saturday night street … Continue reading “Red Poppy Festival in Downtown Georgetown April 22 – 24”
Georgetown Utility Systems Receives National Recognition for Reliability and Safety
Georgetown Utility Systems has been recognized recently in two national recognition programs by the American Public Power Association, which represents more than 2,000 public power utilities in the U.S. Georgetown was one of 29 electric utilities in the nation to earn Reliable Public Power Provider, or RP3 status this month. Georgetown earned the platinum level … Continue reading “Georgetown Utility Systems Receives National Recognition for Reliability and Safety”
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30
To help protect the water supply and reduce household risks, bring unwanted medications to Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30 in Georgetown. Drugs that are expired or unused will be collected—no questions asked—from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun City Legacy Hills Park Pavilion, 200 Del Webb Boulevard and the Williamson … Continue reading “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30”
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