Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown

[UPDATE: The location for the community collection event has been moved to Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave.] This September, the City is asking you to Love Where You Live by helping clean up Georgetown. Rivery Park clean-up event Sept. 10 The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank cleanup event on Sept. 10 … Continue reading “Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown”

Painted Rain Barrel Project coming in October

The City of Georgetown’s Water Conservation Team is looking to bring awareness to sustainable watering resources with the vibrant addition of art to rain barrels. The first annual Painted Rain Barrel Project will coincide with the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program’s Autumn Art Stroll, South Main Arts Festival, and the Water Conservation Team’s “Imagine a … Continue reading “Painted Rain Barrel Project coming in October”

City asks for residents’ feedback about next year’s budget

The City of Georgetown is asking the public to share comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget through an online comment box, which will be up through Aug. 21. Members of the public also can attend any of the public hearings through the budget adoption process. Public comments and feedback will be provided to … Continue reading “City asks for residents’ feedback about next year’s budget”

City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy

The City of Georgetown’s Civic Leadership Academy, which was established in 2021, seeks to educate, connect, and inspire leaders to develop a strong commitment to community service for the greater good of Georgetown. The academy provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders to understand City services and functions, while building the skills and … Continue reading “City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy”

Proposed Ordinances for consideration at the August 9, 2022 City Council Meeting

The following ordinances are on the agenda for consideration at the regular City Council meeting of August 9, 2022.  Please see the agenda packet here for more information. First Readings An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, granting a Special Use Permit for the specific use of “Fuel Sales” within the Local … Continue reading “Proposed Ordinances for consideration at the August 9, 2022 City Council Meeting”

Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II

The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $12,100 in grants in July to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes visual art, music, and performance art in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Grant … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II”

Lake Georgetown parks and trails reopened: Updated

Update: Tuesday, July 27, 4 p.m.–Lake Georgetown trails and parks and the Lake itself have reopened to public access. Update: Monday, July 25, 3:30 p.m.—Lake Georgetown trails and parks, including the Lake itself and all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property around the lake, remain closed to public access through Tuesday, July 26. Williamson County … Continue reading “Lake Georgetown parks and trails reopened: Updated”

Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele

This week we joined the Sun City Water Matters Group for a tweetalong to learn about the group and to see a day in the life of a Water Matters member in Georgetown. Water Matters Group is made up of volunteer residents of Sun City focused on water conservation and water-saving education and is a … Continue reading “Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele”

Street maintenance sales tax election called for Nov. 8

Georgetown residents will vote on a street maintenance sales tax when they go to the polls on Nov. 8. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, City Council approved an ordinance on second and final reading to call an election on Nov. 8 for the 0.25 percent sales tax for street resurfacing and repair. State law … Continue reading “Street maintenance sales tax election called for Nov. 8”

Jonah Water SUD customers may return to normal use

Update Friday, July 22: The leak has been repaired and Jonah Water customers can resume normal use under stage 2 drought restrictions. July 21, 5 p.m. — Due to a major leak at its surface water supplier, all Jonah Water SUD customers are asked to immediately cease all non-essential water use to preserve existing capacity … Continue reading “Jonah Water SUD customers may return to normal use”

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