Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October

The City of Georgetown is celebrating the Month of the Arts this October with several events for our residents and visiting art lovers. Oct. 13 | Brown Bag Luncheon: How the Hotel Occupancy Tax Can Help Fund the Arts The City will host the quarterly Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon Oct. 13. Ann Graham, … Continue reading “Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October”

City to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 19

The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the old show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 400 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 Oct. 19”

Georgetown hires new director of economic development

After a nationwide recruitment, City Manager David Morgan has appointed Cameron Goodman as Economic Development Director for the City of Georgetown. His first day will be Oct. 10. “This is a critical time for Georgetown to capitalize on economic development opportunities that will continue to lift quality of life and prosperity for our community,” Morgan … Continue reading “Georgetown hires new director of economic development”

Kimberly Garrett elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration

Kimberly Garrett, City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation director, has been elected as a fellow into the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Garrett was inducted at the Academy’s virtual General Membership Meeting on Sept. 14, 2022. “Kimberly’s dedication to parks and recreation is evident in her work in Georgetown, where she oversaw the … Continue reading “Kimberly Garrett elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration”

City Council adopts FY2023 budget that focuses on maintaining service levels

The Georgetown City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 budget Sept. 13. The adopted FY2023 budget totals $722 million and decreases the City’s property tax rate by 2.7 cents. This is the third year in a row the City has proposed reducing the property tax rate, maintaining the City’s rate as among the lowest of … Continue reading “City Council adopts FY2023 budget that focuses on maintaining service levels”

Street resurfacing projects begin

Street resurfacing projects, including a high-performance surface sealant treatment and hot-in-place recycling, will be completed this fall with work starting Sept. 14. The work schedule can be affected by weather conditions, mechanical issues, and product availability. For updates on the paving schedule and a complete list of projects, visit transportation.georgetown.org/2022-street-maintenance-projects. Streets are selected for resurfacing … Continue reading “Street resurfacing projects begin”

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Labor Day closings

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, 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 closings”

Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 18

The first day of classes for schools in Georgetown ISD is Thursday, Aug. 18. 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. “This is an exciting time of year, and we look forward to welcoming students … Continue reading “Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 18”

Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown

[UPDATE: The location for the community collection event has been moved to Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave.] 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 … Continue reading “Love Where You Live this September by helping clean up Georgetown”

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