Public comment sought on proposed City Charter amendments
Georgetown City Council will host a public hearing July 13 during its regular meeting to get feedback on proposed amendments to the City’s charter. The City Charter is the legal document establishing a municipality and defines the structure, powers, functions, and procedures of local government. City Staff and members of the council-appointed Charter Review Committee … Continue reading “Public comment sought on proposed City Charter amendments”
Healthy yards workshop July 1
Low-cost ways to keep your yard healthy and beautiful The City of Georgetown is hosting a workshop on maintaining a healthy yard on Thursday, July 1. The free workshop is 1:30-3:45 p.m. in the Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. Topics in the workshop include composting, native plants, alternatives to … Continue reading “Healthy yards workshop July 1”
City facility closings on July 5
City offices and facilities will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Unless otherwise stated below, facilities and services will have their normal operating hours Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3. Facilities closed on Monday include: Airport management offices (terminal will be open), 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 … Continue reading “City facility closings on July 5”
Eric Johnson named Georgetown Public Works director
Eric Johnson was selected to serve as the director of the City of Georgetown’s Public Works Department starting June 28. After a nationwide search, Johnson was chosen from a number of qualified applicants. He started with the City as the capital improvement projects manager in July 2015 and was promoted to facilities director in January … Continue reading “Eric Johnson named Georgetown Public Works director”
Feedback needed to improve watershed protection
The City is seeking feedback from the community regarding general knowledge of the natural waterway systems and the programs the City of Georgetown provides to protect those systems. The results will be used to develop or improve education materials and programs residents can use to help protect water quality. “Our waterways, like Lake Georgetown and … Continue reading “Feedback needed to improve watershed protection”
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Teams up with Georgetown Animal Shelter for FREE Adoptions
It’s a DOUBLE TROUBLE Adoption Event – Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) and Georgetown Animal Shelter are teaming up, for the first time ever, to present a FREE adoption special for adopters who schedule appointments to adopt their new furry family member in Georgetown! From now through Sunday, June 20, 2021, both shelters’ sizzling … Continue reading “Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Teams up with Georgetown Animal Shelter for FREE Adoptions”
July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park
[UPDATE: Fireworks may start at about 9:15 p.m.] The Georgetown Sertoma Club will have a fireworks display at dusk Sunday, July 4, in San Gabriel Park for its 38th annual Family July 4 Celebration. The parade and other festivities normally included in the celebration have been canceled. “Several months ago, a joint decision was made … Continue reading “July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park”
City riverbank cleanup event rescheduled to June 26
The City of Georgetown has rescheduled the riverbank cleanup event in San Gabriel Park to June 26. Volunteers can check-in for the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the white tent near the red poppy playground, which is located on the north end of the park. A safety briefing will be held at 8:55 a.m. … Continue reading “City riverbank cleanup event rescheduled to June 26”
Call for Arts and Culture grant proposals now open
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board is now inviting grant proposals for events and programs occurring between October 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022, as part of the 2021 round two grant period. The deadline for submitting for this grant period is June 30, 2021. The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants twice each … Continue reading “Call for Arts and Culture grant proposals now open”
Traffic pattern changed at Hwy. 29 & H-E-B
Crews are expected overnight Thursday, June 10, to activate a new traffic signal at University Avenue/SH 29 at HEB and the new Aldi store. The old signal at HEB will be deactivated and removed. The new traffic pattern is expected to be in place by Friday morning. See the map for details about the changes. The new median on Hwy 29 is made of … Continue reading “Traffic pattern changed at Hwy. 29 & H-E-B”
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