Junior Police Academy applications now available

Applications for the Georgetown Police Department’s Junior Police Academy summer camps are now available. There will be a one-day registration event from 9 a.m.-noon March 28 at the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, 3500 DB Wood Road. The free summer camp is for Georgetown students ages 8 to 12 years old. During each session, … Continue reading “Junior Police Academy applications now available”

Draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan update open house Feb. 12

The City of Georgetown Planning Department will host an open house from 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. on the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting is come-and-go, and presentations will be made on the hour. During the meeting, residents and property owners will be able to … Continue reading “Draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan update open house Feb. 12”

Black History Month events in February

Several events will happen in Georgetown throughout February in recognition of Black History Month. Courageous Conversations Come to the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. for a screening of “The Best of Enemies” followed by a discussion facilitated by Courageous Conversations of Georgetown at 2 p.m. Feb. 2. The PG-13-rated film, based on a … Continue reading “Black History Month events in February”

Champion Site Prep to relocate to Georgetown

Champion Site Prep plans to begin construction on a new headquarters for its more than 200 employees near I-35 and CR 143 in 2020. After a temporary relocation to Jarrell, Champion Site Prep plans to invest more than $17 million in an 18-acre headquarters facility. The company performs site development and excavation services for schools, … Continue reading “Champion Site Prep to relocate to Georgetown”

Chase the Chief 5K and Hammerlun Family Fun Run on March 8

Registration is open for the seventh annual Chase the Chief 5K and Hammerlun Family Fun Run on Sunday, March 8, at East View High School, located at 4490 E. University Ave. Participants will get the chance to chase Georgetown Police Chief Wayne Nero. The goal of Chase the Chief is to encourage students and their … Continue reading “Chase the Chief 5K and Hammerlun Family Fun Run on March 8”

State of the City event Jan. 29

The inaugural State of the City event is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. The event will highlight major projects and programs completed in 2019, allow attendees to connect with City officials, and preview what’s to come in 2020. During the event, attendees will be … Continue reading “State of the City event Jan. 29”

Real Estate Agent Workshop on Feb. 13

The City of Georgetown, Georgetown ISD, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce are hosting the fourth annual Real Estate Agent Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 13. The free workshop starts at 9 a.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Coffee and breakfast will be provided. Presentations begin at 9:30 a.m., and the event … Continue reading “Real Estate Agent Workshop on Feb. 13”

Candidate filing period begins for May election

The first day to file for candidates who wish to run for mayor or for a seat on the Georgetown City Council was Jan. 15. Candidates for mayor as well as for City Council districts 2 and 6 will be on the ballot for the May 2 election. The filing period is Jan. 15 through … Continue reading “Candidate filing period begins for May election”

Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 8

Register now for the 25th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 8. The chip-timed 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m. in San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., near the showbarn. The race begins and ends in the park. To register online or for details, go to cupid.georgetown.org. Through Jan. 21, … Continue reading “Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 8”

Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon: Partnering with Local Schools

The City will host its second Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon on Jan. 22 featuring a presentation by Georgetown ISD Fine Arts Director Carol Watson about partnering with local schools. Watson’s presentation will focus on partnerships between communities, artists, arts and culture organizations, and local schools that promote educational opportunities and community engagement. Watson’s … Continue reading “Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon: Partnering with Local Schools”

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