First Friday mural celebration
The City of Georgetown will celebrate two murals during the First Friday event in July. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. on July 6. Light refreshments will be provided at both murals, and both artists will be on hand to discuss their work until 8 p.m. The first mural is entitled “Discover Georgetown All Over … Continue reading “First Friday mural celebration”
Neighborhood traffic management policy proposed
The City of Georgetown is asking for feedback on a proposed neighborhood traffic management policy. The goal is to take a holistic approach in addressing concerns expressed by residents about traffic speeds or volume on residential streets. The intent of the draft policy is to provide an objective and comprehensive framework to better address adverse … Continue reading “Neighborhood traffic management policy proposed”
2018 online Citizen Survey now open
Earlier this year, the Texas State University Center for Research, Public Policy, and Training conducted a survey of Georgetown residents on behalf of the City of Georgetown. The Citizen Survey was conducted by mail and included questions about City of Georgetown services, programs, and projects. In tandem with the mailed survey, the City is also … Continue reading “2018 online Citizen Survey now open”
2017 Annual Report now available
An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2017 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled A Blooming City, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2016-17 fiscal year that started on Oct. 1, 2016, and ended on Sept. 30, 2017. The report highlights projects and … Continue reading “2017 Annual Report now available”
Juneteenth celebration June 16
The 66th annual Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown is Saturday, June 16, at the Georgetown Community Center at 445 E. Morrow St. in San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association hosts the annual public event which is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juneteenth event schedule The event starts at 11 a.m. with a … Continue reading “Juneteenth celebration June 16”
Music on the Square summer concerts start June 8
The Music on the Square summer concerts start on Friday, June 8, on the Courthouse lawn. These free concerts start at 6:30 p.m. each Friday, with the exception of First Fridays, in June, July and August. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab dinner-to-go from a local restaurant, and enjoy an evening of great live … Continue reading “Music on the Square summer concerts start June 8”
GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats
Kitten season is in full swing, and there are plenty of babies to visit and adopt. To keep the kitten population from becoming overwhelming, the Georgetown Animal Shelter is holding the third and final free spay/neuter clinic for cats on June 23. The goal of the clinics is to reduce the cat population in Georgetown. … Continue reading “GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats”
Urban forester hosts information session on tree ordinance
Georgetown Urban Forester Heather McFarling will present an information session about the City’s tree ordinance Tuesday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 1101 N. College St. The session will cover information about the City’s tree ordinance, which covers every new subdivision platted in the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction, … Continue reading “Urban forester hosts information session on tree ordinance”
Census: Georgetown is Sixth Fastest-Growing City in U.S.
Yesterday the U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates showing that Georgetown is ranked sixth on the list of fastest-growing cities in the country with a population of more than 50,000. Georgetown’s growth rate was 5.4 percent from July 1, 2016, through July 1, 2017, resulting in a population estimate of 70,685. Georgetown was the fifth … Continue reading “Census: Georgetown is Sixth Fastest-Growing City in U.S.”
City receives recognition for transparency from Texas Comptroller
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the City of Georgetown is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. Georgetown received a star in the area of debt obligations, which recognizes entities whose websites show visual and narrative detail on outstanding debt, tax-supported debt obligations, historical bond elections … Continue reading “City receives recognition for transparency from Texas Comptroller”
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