Virtual town hall held to hear from Georgetown youth
The City of Georgetown and The Georgetown Project are hosting a virtual Youth Town Hall for community youth from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, via Zoom to connect with 2021 Global Youth Service Day activities worldwide. The town hall is open to all Georgetown residents in grades 8 to 12. The virtual Georgetown … Continue reading “Virtual town hall held to hear from Georgetown youth”
Historic district design guidelines update
The City of Georgetown has drafted initial revisions to the City’s Downtown and Old Town Overlay Design Guidelines based on City Council direction and public, stakeholder, consultant and staff recommendations, and is ready to present the proposed updates to the public for another round of public review and discussion. “We are grateful for the community’s … Continue reading “Historic district design guidelines update”
City to host household hazardous waste collection event May 12
The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-6 p.m. May 12 at the former show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must contact … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste collection event May 12”
Updated: Tree limb cleanup for city residents + FAQ
[Updated at 4 p.m. April 2, 2021] We finished collecting debris from the remaining areas as well as from areas submitted for pick up through the online form. Through Thursday, April 1, we collected nearly 14,000 cubic yards of debris from homes within City limits If you still have debris, here are some options: Georgetown … Continue reading “Updated: Tree limb cleanup for city residents + FAQ”
Updated: Mural at Art Center to reflect diversity
Update, April 19: This project is not proceeding at this time due to an access issue with the property owner of the alleyway below the mural. *** A mural is planned at the Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., as part of the larger vision of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. The Georgetown Public … Continue reading “Updated: Mural at Art Center to reflect diversity”
Arts and Culture Board mural artists selected, work begins
The City’s Arts and Culture Board has two new murals underway in Georgetown. Animal Shelter—”Pick Me” mural The “Pick Me” mural is expected to be completed March 28 at the Georgetown Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive. The Georgetown Animal Shelter and Georgetown Arts and Culture Board selected artist Jason Tetlak of Jacksonville, Florida, in … Continue reading “Arts and Culture Board mural artists selected, work begins”
Loram Technologies to build rail R&D center in Georgetown
A global rail maintenance and rail services company plans to start construction later this year on an innovation center for research and development in Georgetown. Loram Technologies, formally GREX, expects to employ 310 people at the center after the expansion, including 150 new positions. “The vision behind Loram Technologies Inc. is to build on GREX’s … Continue reading “Loram Technologies to build rail R&D center in Georgetown”
Updated: Energy cost impact + FAQ
City issues $48M debt issuance, no rate change for customers Updated, March 24: The City of Georgetown issued about $48 million in a 10-year bond to pay for the unbudgeted energy costs incurred due to February’s winter storm. City Council in a special-called meeting March 2 directed staff to pay the debt over 10 years … Continue reading “Updated: Energy cost impact + FAQ”
COVID-19 vaccines open to all adults March 29
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation … Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccines open to all adults March 29”
Brazos River Authority: Lake Georgetown in Stage 1 Drought Watch
Lake Georgetown is in Stage 1 Drought Watch as a result of drier than normal conditions in portions of the Brazos River basin and drought trigger levels set by the Brazos River Authority’s Drought Contingency Plan. As of March 17, 2021, Lake Georgetown was at 67 percent of full capacity, according to the authority. Williamson … Continue reading “Brazos River Authority: Lake Georgetown in Stage 1 Drought Watch”
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