Western portion of Georgetown water service area moved into Drought Stage 2
All Georgetown water customers on one-day-per-week watering schedule starting Sept. 29 Effective Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, all Georgetown water utility customers may return to the assigned, one-day-per-week outdoor watering schedule and other Drought Stage 2 restrictions. Customers in the western side of the City of Georgetown’s service area – generally the areas west of D.B. … Continue reading “Western portion of Georgetown water service area moved into Drought Stage 2”
City Council adopts FY2024 budget that invests in infrastructure
The Georgetown City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Sept. 12 and the property tax rate Sept. 26. The adopted FY2024 budget totals $868 million and maintains the City’s property tax rate of 37.4 cents. The City’s property tax rate remains among the lowest of all cities in the Austin area with a population … Continue reading “City Council adopts FY2024 budget that invests in infrastructure”
City to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 21
The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 21, 2023, at the Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave. The event will be available for up to 400 eligible Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640 … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 21”
Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October
Announcing South Main Arts Festival headliner Guy Forsyth The City of Georgetown is celebrating the Month of the Arts this October with several events for our residents and visiting art lovers. Oct. 12 | Brown Bag Luncheon: The Importance of Texas Cultural Districts The City will host the quarterly Arts and Culture Brown Bag … Continue reading “Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October”
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown
Ground spraying scheduled Sept. 3-4 in Sun City A Health District contractor is planning to conduct truck-mounted spraying on the evenings of Sept. 3-4, weather permitting, in the area shown on the map based on a positive West Nile virus mosquito sample that was collected Aug. 29 from a trap site on the Yellow … Continue reading “Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown”
Celebrate National Preparedness Month this September
Get ready for National Preparedness Month this September with a series of informative events brought to you by the City of Georgetown and Georgetown Public Library. Starting Sept. 1, don’t miss the Disaster Preparedness Backpack Giveaway, where you can secure a backpack with a USB power bank, readiness literature, and more. Registration begins online here … Continue reading “Celebrate National Preparedness Month this September”
Georgetown City Council sets Nov. 7 Bond Election
$130 million bond package would fund new and expanded customer service, recreational, and animal shelter facilities with no expected tax rate increase The Georgetown City Council has called a Nov. 7 election for a $130 million bond package that would fund new and expanded customer service, animal shelter, and parks and recreation facilities. Divided into … Continue reading “Georgetown City Council sets Nov. 7 Bond Election”
Notice about 2023 Tax Rates and Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
This is a Notice about the 2023 Tax Rates. Please see the attached: 2023 CGT Notice of Tax Rates ***NOTE: This tax rate will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last years’ tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.265% and will raise taxes for maintenance operations on a $100,000 home by … Continue reading “Notice about 2023 Tax Rates and Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase”
Labor Day closures
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 4., for the Labor Day holiday. This includes these locations: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive Art Center, 816 S. Main St. City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Council and Courts Building (including Municipal Court), 510 W. Ninth … Continue reading “Labor Day closures”
Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 17
The first day of classes for schools in Georgetown ISD is Thursday, Aug. 17. The Georgetown Police Department reminds drivers to slow down in school zones. As students go back to school, police will be monitoring school zones throughout the city. “The safety and security of our students is our No. 1 priority,” Superintendent Devin … Continue reading “Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 17”
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