Plan and practice your escape this Fire Prevention Month
This October for Fire Prevention Month, Georgetown Fire Department encourages residents to “Plan and Practice Your Escape.” The fire department will be hosting a series of events throughout the month, including programs at all Georgetown ISD elementary schools, as well as area daycares, preschools, and private and charter schools. Today’s home fires burn faster than … Continue reading “Plan and practice your escape this Fire Prevention Month”
Outdoor warning sirens testing expanded to include growl testing
The City’s outdoor warning sirens testing schedule is expanding. The City’s 23 sirens are tested on the first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. with two back-to-back, 90 second audible tests. In addition, the City will begin doing what is known as a “growl test” on each of the following Saturdays. A growl test … Continue reading “Outdoor warning sirens testing expanded to include growl testing”
City seeks feedback on draft Bicycle Master Plan
An initial draft of a Bicycle Master Plan for Georgetown was presented to City Council at a workshop session on Tuesday. The plan presents a blueprint for future transportation projects or educational efforts to support a safe and well-connected bicycle network in Georgetown. The proposed bicycle system in the plan includes several types of bicycle … Continue reading “City seeks feedback on draft Bicycle Master Plan”
Three Georgetown projects, businesses selected as finalists in TDA awards
Two City of Georgetown initiatives and one Georgetown business were recently named finalists in the achievement categories for the Texas Downtown Association’s 2019 President’s Awards Program. The City’s Red Poppy Festival, which celebrated its 20th year in 2019, was selected as a finalist for Best Promotional Event. Georgetown’s City Center project, which consolidated City offices … Continue reading “Three Georgetown projects, businesses selected as finalists in TDA awards”
City celebrates San Gabriel Park Phase 2 completion Oct. 4
The City will celebrate the completion of Phase 2 improvements to San Gabriel Park at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 4 at the Springs Pavilion, which is near the low-water crossing and the College Street Bridge. (See Springs Pavilion 10 on the map.) Phase 2 of the San Gabriel Park improvements project included a new basketball … Continue reading “City celebrates San Gabriel Park Phase 2 completion Oct. 4”
Drain your pool safely this fall
As pool season comes to a close, many pool owners may decide to drain their pools for cleaning or necessary repairs. It’s important to remember a few tips when draining your pool to protect waterways and yards. Here’s how to properly drain your pool in three easy steps: Let your pool water sit for five … Continue reading “Drain your pool safely this fall”
Parks and Recreation hosts Hay Day event at Garey Park
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a fall celebration at Garey Park on Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m. The Hay Day event will feature family-friendly activities including pony rides, lawn games, a photo station, music, community vendor booths, a hayride, pumpkin patch, and more. Food trucks will also be onsite. Garey … Continue reading “Parks and Recreation hosts Hay Day event at Garey Park”
Bethapudi announced as general manager of electric utility
Daniel Bethapudi will be Georgetown’s new general manager for the electric utility. After a nationwide search, Bethapudi was selected from more than 50 applicants to serve in the new role. He will be taking on responsibilities currently held by long-time general manager Jim Briggs who is retiring Sept. 30. Bethapudi currently serves as the assistant … Continue reading “Bethapudi announced as general manager of electric utility”
National Night Out on Oct. 1
National Night Out, an annual event to support safe neighborhoods, is on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Georgetown. Block parties are being organized from 6 to 9 p.m. Last year there were more than 100 registered National Night Out events in Georgetown. Georgetown Police Department officers as well as other local law enforcement officers, elected officials, … Continue reading “National Night Out on Oct. 1”
Partnership hosts readiness fair for GISD high school students
The City of Georgetown Economic Development Department is partnering with Georgetown ISD, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to host a Future Readiness Fair on Sept. 24 for Georgetown ISD high school students. The fair will feature colleges as well as vocational programs, representatives from military branches, careers in manufacturing, … Continue reading “Partnership hosts readiness fair for GISD high school students”
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