Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown

This September, the City is asking you to Love Where You Live by helping clean up Georgetown. Rivery Park clean-up event Sept. 10 The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank cleanup event on Sept. 10 in Rivery Park, 1125 Woodlawn Ave. Free public parking is available in the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference … Continue reading “Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown”

Painted Rain Barrel Project coming in October

The City of Georgetown’s Water Conservation Team is looking to bring awareness to sustainable watering resources with the vibrant addition of art to rain barrels. The first annual Painted Rain Barrel Project will coincide with the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program’s Autumn Art Stroll, South Main Arts Festival, and the Water Conservation Team’s “Imagine a … Continue reading “Painted Rain Barrel Project coming in October”

City asks for residents’ feedback about next year’s budget

The City of Georgetown is asking the public to share comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget through an online comment box, which will be up through Aug. 21. Members of the public also can attend any of the public hearings through the budget adoption process. Public comments and feedback will be provided to … Continue reading “City asks for residents’ feedback about next year’s budget”

City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy

The City of Georgetown’s Civic Leadership Academy, which was established in 2021, seeks to educate, connect, and inspire leaders to develop a strong commitment to community service for the greater good of Georgetown. The academy provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders to understand City services and functions, while building the skills and … Continue reading “City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy”

Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II

The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $12,100 in grants in July to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes visual art, music, and performance art in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Grant … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II”

Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele

This week we joined the Sun City Water Matters Group for a tweetalong to learn about the group and to see a day in the life of a Water Matters member in Georgetown. Water Matters Group is made up of volunteer residents of Sun City focused on water conservation and water-saving education and is a … Continue reading “Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele”

Street maintenance sales tax election called for Nov. 8

Georgetown residents will vote on a street maintenance sales tax when they go to the polls on Nov. 8. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, City Council approved an ordinance on second and final reading to call an election on Nov. 8 for the 0.25 percent sales tax for street resurfacing and repair. State law … Continue reading “Street maintenance sales tax election called for Nov. 8”

FM 971 road project dedicated

The FM 971 roadway expansion and realignment project was dedicated today with officials from the City of Georgetown, Texas Department of Transportation, and Chasco Constructors. The project involved expanding FM 971 to four lanes from Austin Avenue to Gann Street with turn lanes, sidewalks, and a pedestrian underpass at Austin Avenue. The new roadway aligns … Continue reading “FM 971 road project dedicated”

GAF Energy announces second U.S. solar roof manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas

New facility will create hundreds of jobs producing the world’s first nailable solar shingle GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – July 19, 2022 – GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has signed a lease and begun construction on a 450,000 square-foot facility in Georgetown, Texas. The manufacturing facility … Continue reading “GAF Energy announces second U.S. solar roof manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas”

City launches FlashVote surveys for resident input

The City of Georgetown is initiating a new platform to receive quick, regular feedback from its residents. Georgetown residents can now sign up for FlashVote, a survey tool that allows residents to have a voice in city government through text, email, or voice responses. “I encourage all our residents to sign up,” City Manager David … Continue reading “City launches FlashVote surveys for resident input”

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