Collectible Christmas Ornament: U.S. Post Office Building

A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the U.S. Post Office Building at 113 E. Eighth St. is now on sale. The 12th annual ornament sale is a project of the Georgetown Main Street Program. A limited number of the ornaments are available. Ornaments may be purchased at the Visitors Center, 103 W. Seventh St. … Continue reading “Collectible Christmas Ornament: U.S. Post Office Building”

Be a hero on Small Business Saturday

Shoppers will have the chance to Shop Small at local merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, Nov. 24. This year’s theme is Be a Hero! Shop Small! Celebrate how you can be a hero to a small business, by shopping local this holiday season. The day will kick off at 10 … Continue reading “Be a hero on Small Business Saturday”

Thanksgiving holiday city facility closings

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no solid waste or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day (details below). City facilities and offices closed Nov. 22-23 include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, 113 E. … Continue reading “Thanksgiving holiday city facility closings”

Lighting of the Square on Nov. 23

Celebrate the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving at the annual Lighting of the Square event Friday, Nov. 23.  The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St. The festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Williamson County Judge Dan Gattis and Mayor … Continue reading “Lighting of the Square on Nov. 23”

Parks and Recreation offers Thanksgiving camps

Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer camps for students during the Thanksgiving break. Pricing and schedules vary for each program. Participants can select from three camps: Camp Goodwater is offered on Nov. 19, 20 and 21 from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. for children ages 5-11. The camp includes a variety of activities, such as gym … Continue reading “Parks and Recreation offers Thanksgiving camps”

Community Thanksgiving on Nov. 22

Organizers of a communitywide dinner on Thanksgiving Day are seeking volunteers and monetary donations. Community Thanksgiving will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22. Event organizers plan to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal, free of charge, to 500 people. The Community Thanksgiving will be served at two Georgetown locations: Georgetown … Continue reading “Community Thanksgiving on Nov. 22”

Veterans Day events

Update, Friday, Nov. 9–The Veterans Day ceremony in Sun City on Nov. 12 will be held in the ballroom at the Sun City Social Center due to the forecast for rain. The maximum seating capacity for the ballroom is 600. — The annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Georgetown is at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. … Continue reading “Veterans Day events”

Prop A street maintenance sales tax election results

The Williamson County Elections office has posted unofficial final results for the Proposition A street maintenance sales tax election on Nov. 6 in Georgetown. The proposition is for the reauthorization of a 0.25 percent sales tax dedicated to the maintenance of city streets in Georgetown. These are the unofficial final results: Votes Percent For 21,742 … Continue reading “Prop A street maintenance sales tax election results”

Election Day today, get a ride to the polls

Voters in Georgetown may cast ballots at any Vote Center location in Williamson County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 6. Ballots in the City of Georgetown include Proposition A, which is the reauthorization of a dedicated 0.25 percent sales tax for street maintenance. Vote Centers Vote Centers are open 7 … Continue reading “Election Day today, get a ride to the polls”

Early in-person voting ends Nov. 2 for Nov. 6 election

Tomorrow, Nov. 2, is the last day of in-person early voting for the Nov. 6 election. Ballots in the City of Georgetown include Proposition A, which is the reauthorization of a dedicated 0.25 percent sales tax for street maintenance. The 0.25 sales tax was approved in 2002 and was re-approved by the voters in 2006, … Continue reading “Early in-person voting ends Nov. 2 for Nov. 6 election”

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