Solomon announced as Director of Water Utilities

Chelsea Solomon has been selected as Georgetown’s new Director of Water Utilities, following the retirement of Glenn Dishong in December. After an extensive, nationwide search, Solomon was selected from several qualified applicants to serve in the role. Solomon previously served as manager of the control center, which monitors and controls the City’s water and electric … Continue reading “Solomon announced as Director of Water Utilities”

Williamson County starts call center for COVID-19 vaccine information

Williamson County has set up a call center to serve as a resource for residents interested in COVID-19 vaccine information. The call center number is 512-943-1600. The call center is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call center representatives can assist individuals with information such as how to sign up on the Family Hospital Systems vaccine waitlist … Continue reading “Williamson County starts call center for COVID-19 vaccine information”

Businesses can open to 75 percent capacity as hospitalization rates go down

Update: Williamson County announced Jan. 31 that the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has permitted bars in the County to open at 50 percent capacity. Williamson County was notified Jan. 30 by the Texas Department of State Health Services that it is no longer in a high hospitalization area. Since the COVID-19 hospitalization rate has been … Continue reading “Businesses can open to 75 percent capacity as hospitalization rates go down”

Black History Month events in February

There are several ways to recognize Black History Month in Georgetown throughout February. Georgetown Public Library The Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., offers items available for curbside check out to enrich Black History Month. Library staff also encourages people to participate in the African American Read-in, an initiative to read works by Black … Continue reading “Black History Month events in February”

Virtual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 7-12

The ninth annual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run is going virtual this year. Registration is open, and participants will be able to participate at their own pace in their own space March 7-12. The goal of Chase the Chief is to encourage students and their families to lead active, healthy lives. This event … Continue reading “Virtual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 7-12”

City hosts second annual State of the City event virtually

The second annual State of the City event will be held virtually from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Residents will be able to join the meeting on Zoom or via Facebook Live to hear from Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder and City Manager David Morgan. The event highlights major projects and programs completed in 2020 and … Continue reading “City hosts second annual State of the City event virtually”

MLK Day closings on Jan. 18

City of Georgetown offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on Jan. 18. City offices and facilities closed Jan. 18 for MLK Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, 808 Martin Luther … Continue reading “MLK Day closings on Jan. 18”

MLK Day Events in Georgetown on Jan. 18-26

[CORRECTION: The time for the leadership prayer breakfast has been updated.] A variety of events including a virtual program, service day events, and a race and ethnicity symposium will be held in Georgetown on Monday, Jan. 18, through Tuesday, Jan. 26. The events honor, celebrate, and continue the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther … Continue reading “MLK Day Events in Georgetown on Jan. 18-26”

Public City facilities delayed start Jan. 11 due to winter weather

City of Georgetown facilities will open to the public at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in response to winter weather. The delayed start includes: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive Art Center, 816 S. Main St. City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243 Georgetown … Continue reading “Public City facilities delayed start Jan. 11 due to winter weather”

Power restored from weather-related outages

Update at 6:30 p.m.– All power outages have been restored. If you are still experiencing an outage, check the circuit breakers at your residence. If the breakers are all on, then call customer care at 512-930-3640. With the current weather conditions, there may be additional outages. City crews are on standby ready to respond. Electric … Continue reading “Power restored from weather-related outages”

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