Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round I

The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $7,000 in grants in January to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes music performances and history exhibitions in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between April 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2023. Grant recipients … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round I”

Scheduled bulky-waste pickup changing to regular trash day

Effective Feb. 6, 2023, the scheduled, bulky pickup day for Georgetown residents will move to their regular trash day, rather than on Saturdays. City of Georgetown residents can request four, free, curbside bulky-waste pickups per year through Texas Disposal Systems. Bulky items are materials that will not fit into your cart, such as furniture, mattresses, … Continue reading “Scheduled bulky-waste pickup changing to regular trash day”

Candidate filing period starts for Mayor and Districts 2, 6

The first day to file for a place on the ballot for candidates who wish to run for Mayor or the District 2 or 6 seats on the Georgetown City Council, is Wednesday, Jan. 18. The filing deadline is Friday, Feb. 17. Completed applications for candidacy should be submitted at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther … Continue reading “Candidate filing period starts for Mayor and Districts 2, 6”

MLK Day Events in Georgetown

A variety of events will be held in Georgetown Jan. 16-20 to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Several City offices and facilities will be closed Jan. 16 in recognition of the holiday. For more information about City closures, visit this page. MLK Day March and Program on Jan. 16 … Continue reading “MLK Day Events in Georgetown”

MLK Day closings Jan. 16

City of Georgetown offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on Jan. 16. City offices and facilities closed Jan. 16 for MLK Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive Art Center, 816 S. Main … Continue reading “MLK Day closings Jan. 16”

Healthy Yards workshop series kicks off Jan. 26

The City of Georgetown is hosting a six-part, bi-monthly workshop series on maintaining a healthy yard in 2023. Classes will be: Jan. 26: SOLD OUT–Earth and Pocketbook Friendly Gardening 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sun City, The Oaks Room at The Oaks, 301 Del Webb Blvd. March 20: Native Plants and Deterring Deer 1:30-3:30 p.m. Georgetown Public Library … Continue reading “Healthy Yards workshop series kicks off Jan. 26”

Dec. 22-26 Cold weather prep and response

Forecast The National Weather Service is expecting freezing temperatures, sub-zero wind chills, and hard freezes Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 22 through 26. Wind chill temperatures are expected to reach below zero as early as Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, temperatures are forecasted to be in the low-to mid-teens in Georgetown. Wind Chill Watch has been issued … Continue reading “Dec. 22-26 Cold weather prep and response”

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. Welcome your pet with love and patience: Give your friend time to acclimate to the new environment, including new smells, sights, and sounds. Introduce them to new experiences slowly and be … Continue reading “New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know”

Recycling Christmas trees and boxes

City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes, and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside pick-up: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas trees and boxes”

City to host household hazardous waste event Jan. 18

The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 18, 2023, at the old show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 400 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste event Jan. 18”

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