Last day of early voting Friday in District 2 runoff election

The last day of early in-person voting is Friday, Dec. 11, for the City Council District 2 runoff election. Shawn Hood and Lisa King are the candidates on the ballot. Polling hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 9-11. Voters in the runoff must be residents of District 2, shown on this map. The … Continue reading “Last day of early voting Friday in District 2 runoff election”

Call for Volunteers: Boards and Commissions

The City of Georgetown is accepting applications to serve on one of Georgetown’s Advisory Boards or Commissions.  The City Council depends on citizen board members to assist in evaluating local issues to enrich and promote the community. We have several expiring terms and vacancies. Terms expire on February 28, 2021. For more information regarding the … Continue reading “Call for Volunteers: Boards and Commissions”

I-35 overnight mainlane closures Dec. 6-10

The City of Georgetown will temporarily close some I-35 mainlanes north of Williams Drive Dec. 6-10, to continue construction of the Northwest Boulevard bridge. The overnight lane closures will start each night at 9 p.m., with lanes expected to reopen to traffic by 5 a.m. each morning. All work is weather permitting. On Sunday, Dec. … Continue reading “I-35 overnight mainlane closures Dec. 6-10”

Round up your utility bill to help neighbors in need  

The City of Georgetown is partnering with The Caring Place, a community-based nonprofit in Georgetown, to provide qualified customers financial assistance with their utility bill. The Good Neighbor Fund, which allows utility customers to add onto their monthly bill to support neighbors in need, now has a new option: Customers can elect to round up … Continue reading “Round up your utility bill to help neighbors in need  “

Healing Arts for Veterans program supports service members in November

The City of Georgetown arts and culture program teamed up with Resilient Me: Community Based Resiliency Programs, Austin Classical Guitar, country music artist Wynn Williams, Wag Heaven, and artists Jay Rivera and J. Muzacz throughout the month of November to honor veterans through the arts. The Healing Arts for Veterans program provides arts components to … Continue reading “Healing Arts for Veterans program supports service members in November”

Early voting starts Dec. 3 for District 2 runoff election

Early in-person voting starts Thursday, Dec. 3, for the City Council District 2 runoff election. Shawn Hood and Lisa King are the candidates on the ballot. Early voting dates are Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 7-11. Polling hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5, and 8 a.m. … Continue reading “Early voting starts Dec. 3 for District 2 runoff election”

City holiday string lights recycling available through Jan. 31

Nov. 30, 2020—The City of Georgetown has partnered with Texas Disposal Systems to offer free holiday string-light recycling to all Georgetown residents. Residents can drop off their old or broken string lights through Jan. 31 at one of three collection stations: City of Georgetown Collection and Transfer Station, 250 W.L. Walden Road Georgetown Municipal Complex, … Continue reading “City holiday string lights recycling available through Jan. 31”

Protect your pipes, pets, and plants this winter

Nov. 30, 2020—Temperatures are forecasted to dip below freezing tonight in Georgetown. In Central Texas, overnight temperatures can drop below freezing throughout the winter months. Here are ways to keep your pipes, pets, and plants from freezing. Pets, such as cats and dogs, need access to shelter to protect them from cool temperatures and winds, … Continue reading “Protect your pipes, pets, and plants this winter”

I-35 overnight lanes closures Dec. 1-3

Lanes on I-35 north of Williams Drive in Georgetown will close nightly Dec. 1-3.  The lane closures for the Northwest Boulevard bridge construction will start each night at 9 p.m. and lanes will reopen to traffic the next morning at 5 a.m. All work is weather permitting. One northbound mainlane and two southbound mainlanes will … Continue reading “I-35 overnight lanes closures Dec. 1-3”

Shop Small Business Saturday and support local businesses

[UPDATE: For information about the Labor Day weekend sidewalk sales, visit click here.] Shoppers are invited to Shop Small, Shop Local with local merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, Nov. 28. Celebrate the season and support a small business by shopping local this holiday season. Participating retailers and restaurants will have … Continue reading “Shop Small Business Saturday and support local businesses”

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