City staff moves to new City Hall building Jan. 22-25

The City of Georgetown will move into the new City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. starting Jan. 22. The City’s Human Resources Department will move Jan. 22, with the City Manager and City Secretary offices and Finance Department moving Jan. 23-24. Additional departments, including communications and economic development, will move into the … Continue reading “City staff moves to new City Hall building Jan. 22-25”

Candidate filing period for May election begins today

The filing period for candidates who wish to run for a seat on the Georgetown City Council begins today, Jan. 16. The places for Districts 3, 4 and 7 will be on the ballot for the election this spring. John Hesser is the current council member for District 3, Steve Fought for District 4 and … Continue reading “Candidate filing period for May election begins today”

MLK Day closings on Jan. 21

City of Georgetown offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on Jan. 21. City offices and facilities closed Jan. 21 for MLK Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, 113 E. Eighth … Continue reading “MLK Day closings on Jan. 21”

MLK Day Events in Georgetown on Jan. 21-24

A variety of events including a public march and program, service day events, and a race and ethnicity symposium will be held in Georgetown on Monday, Jan. 21, through Thursday, Jan. 24. The events honor, celebrate, and continue the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21 The … Continue reading “MLK Day Events in Georgetown on Jan. 21-24”

GoGeo passengers can now pay fares with Hopthru app

GoGeo riders can now use smart devices to purchase bus passes. Using the Hopthru app, riders are able to purchase passes anytime, anywhere and present them while boarding. Riders may purchase passes with their credit card, debit card or commuter benefits card and store them until they are ready to ride. Riders can download from … Continue reading “GoGeo passengers can now pay fares with Hopthru app”

Low-water crossings closed along Randy Morrow Trail

Updated: The trail crossing locations have been updated. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Lake Georgetown Dam is increasing the amount of water released into the San Gabriel River today. A release rate more than approximately 2,000 cubic feet per second will close the low-water crossings along the North Fork of the San … Continue reading “Low-water crossings closed along Randy Morrow Trail”

Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 2

Register now for the 24th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 2. The chip-timed 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Georgetown at Seventh and Main streets and ends at the Bark Park on Holly Street. (A shuttle will take you back to the starting line). To register online or … Continue reading “Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 2”

Shelter maintains no-kill status

For the fourth year in a row, the Georgetown Animal Shelter has achieved a live outcome rate above 90 percent, which means it is considered a no-kill shelter. The save rate was 94 percent for the fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30. The live outcome rate is notable for an open-admission public shelter. Factors … Continue reading “Shelter maintains no-kill status”

Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts Fitness Fusion event

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 noon on Saturday, Jan. 5. The event is open to the public and features 14 fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, cycling, and Silver Sneakers classes. The goal of the … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts Fitness Fusion event”

Airport Road ribbon cutting Jan. 4

The City of Georgetown will hold a ribbon cutting for the Airport Road widening project Friday, Jan. 4. The event is at 9:30 a.m. on Airport Road at Aviation Drive. The newly expanded segment of Airport Road extends north from Lakeway Drive to Aviation Drive. The expansion creates two northbound lanes, two southbound lanes, and … Continue reading “Airport Road ribbon cutting Jan. 4”

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