Breakfast Bites: Lets Get Social

The Breakfast Bites meeting Sept. 9 will feature Rachel Hancock, owner of Something Social/Arkay Artwork, presenting on “Let’s Get Social.” The informal meeting opens at 8:45 a.m. on the patio behind 309 Coffee at 309 S. Main St. The presentation will start at 9 a.m. Social media can be a powerful tool for reaching new … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Lets Get Social”

Animal Shelter joins Clear the Shelters event

The City of Georgetown Animal Shelter is teaming up with KXAN for the sixth annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive Aug. 23 through Sept. 19. Clear The Shelters is an annual national adoption event spearheaded by NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations. This year, the campaign will combine a month-long virtual adoption campaign, with a single-day … Continue reading “Animal Shelter joins Clear the Shelters event”

Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show

The Texas Society of Sculptors announced the award winners for its 13th Annual Summer Show at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., on Aug. 15. A video of the award presentations, including views of the winning pieces, is available at library.georgetown.org/tsos-awards. Library Director Sally Miculek presented the Librarians’ Choice and People’s Choice awards. … Continue reading “Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show”

Candidates set for Nov. 2 election

The filing period for the special election on Nov. 2 for the District 6 City Council seat ended at 5 p.m. Aug. 16. Candidates include Jake French and Chere Heintzmann. To see maps of council districts, go to maps.georgetown.org/council-district-maps. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election is Oct. 4. Early … Continue reading “Candidates set for Nov. 2 election”

City making final push to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills

The City of Georgetown still has more than $900,000 in funding available to help residential utility customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pay their utility bills. Anyone whose income has been affected since the start of the pandemic may qualify for assistance. The COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program offers up to $1,500 to residential utility customers … Continue reading “City making final push to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills”

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 2022 budget through an online comment box, which will be up through Sept. 5. 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”

Watch school zones as classes start on Aug. 19

The first day of classes for schools in Georgetown ISD is Thursday, Aug. 19. 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. 19”

City Council calls City Charter amendments election for Nov. 2

City of Georgetown voters will have the chance to vote on amendments to the City’s charter during the Nov. 2 election. City Council called the election during its Aug. 10 meeting. The City Charter is the legal document establishing a municipality and defines the structure, powers, functions, and procedures of local government. City Staff and … Continue reading “City Council calls City Charter amendments election for Nov. 2”

Georgetown residents invited learn about Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey results

Georgetown residents are invited to hear the results of public feedback about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan in a public forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in the Council Chambers, 510 W. Ninth St. Residents also can participate virtually via Zoom. “We want to make sure this 10-year plan reflects the priorities of … Continue reading “Georgetown residents invited learn about Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey results”

National Night Out on Oct. 5

National Night Out, an annual event to support safe neighborhoods, is on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Georgetown. Block parties are being organized from 6 to 9 p.m. Last year, National Night Out block parties were held virtually due to the pandemic. This year, as block party activities return throughout Georgetown, the City encourages residents to … Continue reading “National Night Out on Oct. 5”

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