Just Mercy Book Discussions at the Library
Just Mercy, a memoir and New York Times bestseller by Bryan Stevenson, will be the subject of book discussions at the Georgetown Public Library in February. The book discussions are free and open to the public. In the book Stevenson, a Harvard Law graduate, exposes the continuing legacy of racial injustice in the U.S. criminal … Continue reading “Just Mercy Book Discussions at the Library”
Tamiro Plaza Phase 2 Features Residential and Retail
A new four-story project in downtown Georgetown with retail, office, and residential components was announced on Friday. Tamiro Plaza Phase 2, a 60,000 square foot structure, will be one of the largest mixed-use projects in Georgetown. The project is adjacent to the four-story Tamiro Plaza phase 1 office and retail building that opened in 2008. … Continue reading “Tamiro Plaza Phase 2 Features Residential and Retail”
Weapons Use Rules in City and ETJ
Given the changes in open carry of handguns that went into effect in Texas this month, the Georgetown Police Department would like to offer a reminder about other rules regarding the use weapons. With a few exceptions, it is unlawful for a person to discharge any firearm, air-powered weapon, archery device, or other weapon for … Continue reading “Weapons Use Rules in City and ETJ”
Downtown West Project Open House on January 20
An open house meeting on the Downtown West project will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20. The meeting is in the conference room at the Planning Department in the historic Light and Waterworks Building, 406 W. Eighth Street. (The Planning Department entrance is on the east side of the former … Continue reading “Downtown West Project Open House on January 20”
MLK Day Events in Georgetown January 15 – 21
A variety of events including a public march and program, film screenings, service day events, and a race and ethnicity symposium will be held in Georgetown January 15 – 21. The events honor, celebrate, and continue the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Just Mercy Author TED Talk Viewing January 15 The … Continue reading “MLK Day Events in Georgetown January 15 – 21”
MLK Day Closings on January 18
City of Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on January 18. City offices and facilities closed on January 18 for MLK Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, 113 … Continue reading “MLK Day Closings on January 18”
Downtown Lowdown Meeting January 13
Come find out about upcoming City projects and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Lowdown meeting on Wednesday, January 13. The informal meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth Street. Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided. There will be updates from City staff on: The new parking lot … Continue reading “Downtown Lowdown Meeting January 13”
Leigh Wallace Named as Finance Director for Georgetown
Leigh Wallace, corporate budget manager for the City of Austin, has been selected as the new finance director for the City of Georgetown. After a nationwide search, Wallace was selected from a pool of 25 highly-qualified applicants from nine states. She will start in her new position February 8. Wallace has more than eight years … Continue reading “Leigh Wallace Named as Finance Director for Georgetown”
Assistant City Manager to Lead Development for Georgetown
A deputy city manager from Centennial, Colorado, has been chosen as the new assistant city manager for the City of Georgetown. Wayne Reed will lead development-related departments in his new position with the City, which he will start on January 25. Reed was the top choice from a pool of 130 applicants from 27 states … Continue reading “Assistant City Manager to Lead Development for Georgetown”
Of Mice and Men Events at Library
The Georgetown Public Library partners with Austin Opera for three engaging events centered around John Steinbeck’s classic novella Of Mice & Men. Each of the three events will focus on a film adaptation, the book, or the opera adaptation, and all are free and open to the public. John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” was published in … Continue reading “Of Mice and Men Events at Library”
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