Labor Day closings on Monday, Sept. 7
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. This includes these locations: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Economic Development, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave. Municipal … Continue reading “Labor Day closings on Monday, Sept. 7”
Three mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus
Truck-mounted spraying planned for Aug. 28-30 Three mosquito trap samples collected in Georgetown this week have tested positive for West Nile virus. The trap locations include two in Sun City on Yellow Rose Trail and at Legacy Hills Park and one in Georgetown Village at Creekside Park. This is the third West Nile virus-positive sample … Continue reading “Three mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus”
Expanded outdoor seating, retail service areas coming to downtown
City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance during its Aug. 25 meeting to allow for the temporary expansion of outdoor seating and retail service areas within City right of way and parking spaces in downtown. This program will provide residents and visitors with opportunities to dine and shop outdoors and give a needed … Continue reading “Expanded outdoor seating, retail service areas coming to downtown”
Expanded mosquito trapping tests positive for West Nile Virus
Aug. 20, 2020 – Two mosquito trap samples collected in Georgetown have tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second West Nile virus positive for the trap located on Yellow Rose Trail in the past two weeks. The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) set up an expanded trap sites in addition … Continue reading “Expanded mosquito trapping tests positive for West Nile Virus”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 20.26 Acres (The Preserve at Water Oak PUD)
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. A Public Hearing will be held at the September 8, 2020 meeting at 6:00pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street, but in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting may be held … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 20.26 Acres (The Preserve at Water Oak PUD)”
Mosquito trap pool tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap sample collected Tuesday in Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This testing is part of the City of Georgetown’s participation in the Williamson County and Cities Health District’s Integrated Vector Management program. The positive test was indicated in lab results received yesterday afternoon from the Texas Department of State Health … Continue reading “Mosquito trap pool tests positive for West Nile Virus “
City provides funding to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills
The City of Georgetown has nearly $1 million in funding available to help residential utility customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pay their utility bills. Anyone who has lost their income since the start of this year may qualify for assistance. The COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program offers up to $1,500 to residential utility customers who … Continue reading “City provides funding to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills”
City’s proposed FY2021 budget lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services
The City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget would decrease the City’s property tax rate, making it the lowest of all cities in the Austin area with a population greater than 20,000 while maintaining high-quality services to the community. As a result of the lower tax rate and a decline in the average taxable value of … Continue reading “City’s proposed FY2021 budget lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services”
Energy conservation tips
Given the forecast for temperatures in the upper 90s in the coming days, the demand for energy could be reaching peak annual levels as air conditioners work to keep homes and offices cool. High electric use could lead ERCOT to take steps to reduce demand, which could include energy conversation alerts or, in rare cases, … Continue reading “Energy conservation tips”
City hosts history-based webinars
The City’s Planning Department has joined with the Georgetown Public Library to host an informal webinar series named “Tuesday Talks with Britin and Ann.” The monthly webinars will feature different topics covering Georgetown’s history lead by Georgetown Downtown and Historic Planner Britin Bostick and Reference Librarian Ann Evans. The meetings will be held at noon … Continue reading “City hosts history-based webinars”
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