Last day of free COVID-19 testing in Georgetown on Aug. 20
Williamson County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and in coordination with the City of Georgetown, will be hosting free COVID-19 testing August 18, 19, and 20. Click here to get more information.
I-35 nighttime lane closures Aug. 16-19
Lane closures on I-35 will be in effect just north of Williams Drive in the overnight hours Aug. 16-19, weather permitting. The closure is for the Northwest Boulevard bridge project. Closure of one northbound main lane and two southbound main lanes on I-35 will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting each … Continue reading “I-35 nighttime lane closures Aug. 16-19”
Mosquito trap pool tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap sample collected Tuesday in Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This testing is part of the City of Georgetown’s participation in the Williamson County and Cities Health District’s Integrated Vector Management program. The positive test was indicated in lab results received yesterday afternoon from the Texas Department of State Health … Continue reading “Mosquito trap pool tests positive for West Nile Virus “
City provides funding to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills
The City of Georgetown has nearly $1 million in funding available to help residential utility customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pay their utility bills. Anyone who has lost their income since the start of this year may qualify for assistance. The COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program offers up to $1,500 to residential utility customers who … Continue reading “City provides funding to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills”
I-35 lane closures Aug. 6 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge
Lane closures on I-35 will be in effect just north of Williams Drive in the overnight hours on Thursday, August 6, weather permitting. The closure is for drilling piers for the Northwest Boulevard bridge project. Closure of one northbound main lane and two southbound main lanes on I-35 will be in effect from 10 p.m. … Continue reading “I-35 lane closures Aug. 6 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge”
City’s proposed FY2021 budget lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services
The City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget would decrease the City’s property tax rate, making it the lowest of all cities in the Austin area with a population greater than 20,000 while maintaining high-quality services to the community. As a result of the lower tax rate and a decline in the average taxable value of … Continue reading “City’s proposed FY2021 budget lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services”
Energy conservation tips
Given the forecast for temperatures in the upper 90s in the coming days, the demand for energy could be reaching peak annual levels as air conditioners work to keep homes and offices cool. High electric use could lead ERCOT to take steps to reduce demand, which could include energy conversation alerts or, in rare cases, … Continue reading “Energy conservation tips”
Public input call-in details updated for today’s council meeting
The initial posting for the workshop and regular meeting agenda had an error in the call-in number and password. The posting has been updated with the correct numbers. Refresh the posting page to see the correct numbers. Go to agendas.georgetown.org to see the agendas for the workshop that started at 2:30 p.m. and the regular … Continue reading “Public input call-in details updated for today’s council meeting”
City hosts history-based webinars
The City’s Planning Department has joined with the Georgetown Public Library to host an informal webinar series named “Tuesday Talks with Britin and Ann.” The monthly webinars will feature different topics covering Georgetown’s history lead by Georgetown Downtown and Historic Planner Britin Bostick and Reference Librarian Ann Evans. The meetings will be held at noon … Continue reading “City hosts history-based webinars”
Georgetown Animal Shelter kennels get a face-lift
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is moving forward next month on an extensive and necessary project – resurfacing all 29 dog kennels – and needs the community’s continued support. Disease control is a major consideration at animal shelters to prevent the spread of harmful and contagious bacteria and viruses. Animal shelters require surfaces that can be cleaned … Continue reading “Georgetown Animal Shelter kennels get a face-lift”
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