Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 39.69 Acres of the Southwest Bypass

The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits.  A Public hearing will be held on August 10, 2021 meeting at 6:00pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. Due to operational constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting may be … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 39.69 Acres of the Southwest Bypass”

City hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30

The City of Georgetown is hosting the fifth annual Economic Development Symposium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center, 1101 Woodlawn Ave. The symposium will feature a lunch and keynote presentation by real estate economist Mark G. Dotzour on the economic outlook for investors and … Continue reading “City hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30”

City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy

The City of Georgetown is creating a Civic Leadership Academy to educate, connect, and inspire leaders to develop a strong commitment to community service for the greater good of Georgetown. The academy will provide a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders to understand City services and functions while building the skills and knowledge to … Continue reading “City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy”

Public input sought for parks and recreation master plan

The City of Georgetown is looking for community input to guide decisions on the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a digital survey. The survey is open July 12 through Sunday, July 25. The survey also was mailed to a random sample of 4,000 Georgetown households to collect statistically valid results. People who received … Continue reading “Public input sought for parks and recreation master plan”

Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 10.00 Acres (200 Hillvue Rd.)

The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits.  A Public Hearing will be held at the July 27, 2021 meeting at 6:00pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. Due to operational constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting may … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 10.00 Acres (200 Hillvue Rd.)”

City begins street maintenance projects this summer

Street resurfacing projects, including a high-performance surface seal treatment and hot-in-place recycling, will be completed throughout the summer. The work schedule can be affected by weather conditions, mechanical issues, and product availability. For updates on the paving schedule and a complete list of projects, visit transportation.georgetown.org/2021-street-maintenance-projects. The City is using two types of street maintenance … Continue reading “City begins street maintenance projects this summer”

Council Member Jonrowe resigns

Georgetown District 6 Council Member Rachael Jonrowe has resigned from her seat effective July 6, 2021. She cited personal reasons for her decision when she announced her intention to resign in June. “Serving on behalf of the residents of District 6 for the last 10 [plus] years has been the honor of a lifetime, and … Continue reading “Council Member Jonrowe resigns”

Kittens in the Library

The Georgetown Animal Shelter will host a kitten adoption event from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16 at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The shelter will bring kittens available for adoption to the library, where there will be opportunities to meet, pet, and, hopefully, adopt some kittens. Adoption fees are $35 at the … Continue reading “Kittens in the Library”

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”

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