MLK Day closings Jan. 17

City of Georgetown offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on Jan. 17. City offices and facilities closed Jan. 17 for MLK Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive Art Center, 816 S. Main … Continue reading “MLK Day closings Jan. 17”

Winter resiliency steps for utilities

After the winter storm in February 2021, the City of Georgetown conducted an assessment and took steps to reduce cold-weather risks in the future. Below are some of the key measures the water and electric utilities have taken to winterize equipment. In addition, the City is implementing a new texting platform to increase notifications to … Continue reading “Winter resiliency steps for utilities”

Holiday closings for City facilities and services

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 27, in observance of the Christmas holiday. City offices also will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. City facilities and offices closed Dec. 24, 27, and 31 include the following: City Hall, 808 … Continue reading “Holiday closings for City facilities and services”

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. Leash your pet: Always leash your pet in public. It is against City ordinances for dogs to be at large in the City limits, and for cats that have not been … Continue reading “New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know”

City Council approves new Council District map

On Friday, Georgetown City Council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance to establish new Council Districts for the city. The process to rebalance the population in the city’s seven council districts and create a new Council District map (shown at right), which is known as redistricting, started in October. City Council was … Continue reading “City Council approves new Council District map”

Adopt Don’t Shop for Christmas

Give the gift of love and companionship for Christmas by adopting a dog or cat from the Georgetown Animal Shelter. The shelter is overflowing with good dogs and cats looking for soft beds and full bellies. The best way to bring a new dog or cat into the family is to have the whole family … Continue reading “Adopt Don’t Shop for Christmas”

Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown  

A mosquito trap sample collected Nov. 30 in downtown Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile virus. This testing is part of the City of Georgetown’s participation in the Williamson County and Cities Health District’s (WCCHD) Integrated Vector Management program. The positive test was indicated in lab results received Dec. 2 from the Texas Department … Continue reading “Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown  “

Veterans Day events

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Georgetown is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive. All veterans and their families attending will be recognized and several veterans will participate in the program. The Eastview High School band, orchestra, and choir will provide music beginning at 10:45 … Continue reading “Veterans Day events”

Election results for City Council District 6, Props A-J

Final unofficial Election Day results (includes Early Voting) from the Williamson County Elections Department for the City of Georgetown Nov. 2 election with 51 of 51 polling locations reporting. City Council District 6 Percent Votes Jake French 55.24 311 Chere Heintzmann 44.76 252 City Charter Prop A term limits For 90.65 9,431 Against 9.35 973 … Continue reading “Election results for City Council District 6, Props A-J”

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2 for voters in Georgetown. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. To see all Election Day polling locations or to look up a sample ballot, go to wilco.org/elections. Registered voters may cast a ballot at any vote center location in Williamson County. Election Day locations in Georgetown are: Cowan Creek … Continue reading “Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2”

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