City of Georgetown announces pool schedule modifications

The four City of Georgetown pools will have modified opening hours, because of a shortage of lifeguards. Beginning Saturday, May 28, the Recreation Center outdoor pool will be open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Williams Drive pool will be open seven days a week, 1 to … Continue reading “City of Georgetown announces pool schedule modifications”

Pet microchip scanners at Georgetown fire stations

Lost pets in Georgetown now have another way of finding their way home. Thanks to a new partnership between Georgetown Animal Services and the Georgetown Fire Department, residents who find loose dogs and cats will be able to take them to any fire station to have them scanned for a microchip. Georgetown Animal Services has … Continue reading “Pet microchip scanners at Georgetown fire stations”

Celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day June 11

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting family-focused event to celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day. The free event will last from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. Celebrated the second Saturday of June each year, NRPA’s Family Health & Fitness Day is … Continue reading “Celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day June 11”

Memorial Day closings, ceremony May 30

City of Georgetown offices will be closed Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on May 30. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. May 30 in Sun City. Details below. City offices closed May 30 City offices and facilities closed May … Continue reading “Memorial Day closings, ceremony May 30”

Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grants: Apply by June 8

The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit agencies for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant funding for the City’s 2022-23 Fiscal Year, which begins Oct. 1, 2022. Application forms and supplemental materials should be filled out and submitted no later than 5 p.m. June 8, 2022. Funding decisions will be made … Continue reading “Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grants: Apply by June 8”

Election results for District 7 city council seat

Final unofficial results as of 10 p.m. by the Williamson County Elections Department for the City of Georgetown election. 27 of 27 polling locations reporting: District 7 Percent Votes Ben Stewart 67.93 322 Jaquita Wilson-Kirby (write-in) 32.07 152 To see complete May 7 election results, go to wilco.org/elections. Votes will be canvassed at a special … Continue reading “Election results for District 7 city council seat”

City hosts lifeguard hiring event May 13

The City of Georgetown is facing a lifeguard shortage that may lead to operational changes at the public swimming pools. The Parks and Recreation Department currently has 20 lifeguards on staff, about one-third of the more than 60 needed to fully operate pools this summer. The City will be hosting a hiring event from 4-6 … Continue reading “City hosts lifeguard hiring event May 13”

South Lake Water Treatment Plant groundbreaking May 10

The City of Georgetown will break ground on the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on May 10. The new plant will double the treatment capacity of the water utility with planned construction completion in two phases from 2025-2026. The new plant will be located on the south side of Lake Georgetown, near Cedar Breaks Park. … Continue reading “South Lake Water Treatment Plant groundbreaking May 10”

City to host household hazardous waste event May 18

The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-5 p.m. May 18 at the old show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 200 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must contact … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste event May 18”

Tweetalong with Animal Control Supervisor Angela Jones

This Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week, we decided to join Animal Control Supervisor Angela Jones for a tweetalong to learn about her, her job, and see a day in the life of an animal control officer in Georgetown. While no two workdays are the same for a lot of us, when it comes to animal … Continue reading “Tweetalong with Animal Control Supervisor Angela Jones”

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