Adults with Disabilities Dance at Georgetown Community Center

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a dance for adults age 18 and older with disabilities from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. The theme is Winter Wonderland. Admission is $5 for participants and includes a meal. Advanced registration is recommended. Only … Continue reading “Adults with Disabilities Dance at Georgetown Community Center”

New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know

Did Santa bring you a new puppy or kitten for Christmas? Here are some important things to remember when caring for your new pet. Leash your pet: Always leash your pet in public. It is against City ordinances for dogs to be at large in the City limits, and for cats that have not been … Continue reading “New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know”

Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts Fitness Fusion event Jan. 11

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fitness Fusion at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. The event is open to the public and features a variety of fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, cycling, and Silver Sneakers classes. The … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts Fitness Fusion event Jan. 11”

Top 10 stories from 2019

10. Growth continues: Last year, growth colored much of the City’s work. Construction began on more than 1,300 new homes in our city and we were ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as the seventh-fastest growing city with more than 50,000 residents in the U.S. 9. Community events: Georgetown celebrated the 20th Red Poppy Festival with a performance by Texas Country … Continue reading “Top 10 stories from 2019”

Georgetown Recreation Center hosts New Year, New You Challenge

Get a jump start on your 2020 fitness goals with the New Year, New You Challenge at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. Pick up a Bingo card at the front desk to get started. The program kicks off on Monday, Jan. 13, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 9. Prizes will be distributed … Continue reading “Georgetown Recreation Center hosts New Year, New You Challenge”

Applications for City boards and commissions: deadline extended to Dec. 27

Updated Dec. 20: The application deadline for City boards and commissions has been extended to Dec. 27 — The City of Georgetown is seeking highly qualified and dedicated individuals 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 … Continue reading “Applications for City boards and commissions: deadline extended to Dec. 27”

Recycling Christmas trees and boxes

City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes, and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside pick-up: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas trees and boxes”

Holiday closings for City facilities and services

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. City offices also will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. This includes the following: City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial … Continue reading “Holiday closings for City facilities and services”

Keep your pets safe this holiday season

With the holidays quickly approaching, the Georgetown Animal Shelter wants to remind everyone to take special care of their animals this season. With so many visitors, out of town guests, and annual holiday parties, it’s easy to get swept up in merriment and forgo the normal routine. Here are a few tips to keep our … Continue reading “Keep your pets safe this holiday season”

Election canvass and swearing-in for District 1 on Dec. 18

The results of the District 1 runoff election will be canvassed at a special City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the Council and Court building, 510 W. Ninth St. After the election canvass, Mary Calixtro will take the oath of office as the City Council member representing District 1. Calixtro … Continue reading “Election canvass and swearing-in for District 1 on Dec. 18”

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