Trucks and Tunes event July 28
The City of Georgetown Economic Development Department is hosting Trucks and Tunes, featuring food trucks and live music from 4-7 p.m. July 28. The event will be at the Georgetown City Center, located at Forest and Ninth streets near the historic Light & Waterworks building. Three food trucks will be onsite, and there will also … Continue reading “Trucks and Tunes event July 28”
ERCOT calls for voluntary energy conservation 2 to 9PM Wednesday, July 13
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve energy between 2 and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, and issued a watch for a projected reserve capacity shortage with no market solution during that time. Read the full notice.
ERCOT calls for voluntary energy conservation 2-8PM Monday, July 11
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve energy between 2 and 8 p.m. Monday, July 11. ERCOT also issued a watch for a projected reserve capacity shortage with no market solution during that time. Read the full notice.
Watering restricted to one day per week as of June 28, 2022
City enacts Stage 2 of Drought Plan due to high water use Due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity, the City of Georgetown is enacting Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan effective on June 28, 2022. Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler will be restricted to one day per … Continue reading “Watering restricted to one day per week as of June 28, 2022”
Celebrate the arts in Georgetown this Summer
UPDATED JULY 12, 2022: The Arts and Culture Brownbag Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, July 14, has been canceled. Information about the next Arts and Culture Brownbag Luncheon in October will be announced at a later date. Posted June 20, 2022 The City of Georgetown is looking for individuals to showcase their work and artistic ability, … Continue reading “Celebrate the arts in Georgetown this Summer”
Georgetown Veterans Job Fair and Business Expo on July 21
The City of Georgetown, along with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and the Texas Veterans Commission, is hosting the Veterans Job Fair and Business Expo from 3 to 6 p.m. July 21 in the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Businesses from Georgetown and the surrounding area will be … Continue reading “Georgetown Veterans Job Fair and Business Expo on July 21”
Heritage Community Garden grand opening celebration June 16
The Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the opening of the Heritage Community Garden, 2100 Hutto Road, with a garden party at 9 a.m. June 16. The event will feature the unveiling of a new mural by local artists Josh Eller and Emma Gottschalk on the garden’s cistern, as well as booths from local nature-related … Continue reading “Heritage Community Garden grand opening celebration June 16”
Georgetown hires new police chief
Update: The City Council approved the appointment of Cory Tchida as the police chief for Georgetown at a special meeting on June 6, 2022. After a nationwide recruitment search conducted by Strategic Government Resources, City Manager David Morgan has appointed Interim Police Chief Cory Tchida as chief of police for the City of Georgetown. The … Continue reading “Georgetown hires new police chief”
Protect your family and pets from the heat this summer
As temperatures rise, the City wants to remind you to protect your family and pets against hot temperatures and heat-related illness on local summer excursions. Protect pet paws In hotter temperatures, it becomes increasingly dangerous for your dog to go on walks on concrete and asphalt. Asphalt absorbs heat throughout the day and stays hot … Continue reading “Protect your family and pets from the heat this summer”
Census: Georgetown is fastest-growing city in U.S.
Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in the U.S. for cities with a population above 50,000, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Georgetown’s growth rate was 10.5 percent from July 1, 2020, through July 1, 2021, resulting in a population estimate of 75,420. “Georgetown continues to attract new residents for the same … Continue reading “Census: Georgetown is fastest-growing city in U.S.”
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