City hosts Preservation Month webinars
In recognition of National Preservation Month in May, the City is hosting a series of informal webinars discussing Georgetown’s history and historic preservation efforts lead by Britin Bostick, the City’s Downtown and Historic Planner. The meetings will be held on Mondays in May at Noon and feature a different topic each Monday. Links to the … Continue reading “City hosts Preservation Month webinars”
2020 Census: Shape your future
Households in the Georgetown area should already have received a mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau in March. It’s not too late to respond. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the timeline has been extended for census-takers going door-to-door. There is still time to be counted by responding online or by phone. The mailing you received … Continue reading “2020 Census: Shape your future”
Red Poppy Festival goes virtual
The 21st annual Red Poppy Festival is going virtual due to COVID-19. While the festival has been rescheduled to Oct. 23-25, the City is offering an interim virtual festival for fans to celebrate from home. The online festival will include live music from Dysfunkshun Junkshun, a video replay of the 2019 Red Poppy Parade, and … Continue reading “Red Poppy Festival goes virtual”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 20.26 Acres (The Preserve at Water Oak)
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. A Public Hearing will be held at the May 12, 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)”
Georgetown Electric Utility honored with national award for outstanding safety practices
Georgetown Electric Utility has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2019. The utility earned first place in the category for utilities with 60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. “Strong safety programs are essential to ensuring that electric utility employees are informed and trained on … Continue reading “Georgetown Electric Utility honored with national award for outstanding safety practices”
Georgetown Chamber and City of Georgetown partner to establish COVID-19 Small Business Resource Grant
As Georgetown small businesses continue to suffer financial fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the City of Georgetown have approved funding for the Covid-19 Small Business Resource Grant. Each entity has committed $100,000 to this grant, which seeks to provide immediate financial relief to Georgetown’s small businesses in amounts … Continue reading “Georgetown Chamber and City of Georgetown partner to establish COVID-19 Small Business Resource Grant”
City closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
Effective April 2, Blue Hole Park is closed to the public until further notice to help enforce physical distancing required by the Williamson County Stay Home Stay Safe Order. The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street … Continue reading “City closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders”
Stay Home, Stay Safe order in effect March 24
The Stay Home, Stay Safe order, enacted by Williamson County on March 24, requires all Williamson County residents, including Georgetown residents, to remain home, except to complete essential tasks or provide essential services. For more details on the Stay Home, Stay Safe order and the City’s response to Coronavirus, go to the City of Georgetown … Continue reading “Stay Home, Stay Safe order in effect March 24”
City closes Parks and Recreation amenities in response to Williamson County Stay-Home Order
Update: For the latest information on the City’s response to Coronavirus, go to the City of Georgetown Coronavirus (COVID-19) site. The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation will close all amenities and playgrounds that don’t allow for physical distancing. These closures will be in place until further notice. Staff will begin marking off closed areas … Continue reading “City closes Parks and Recreation amenities in response to Williamson County Stay-Home Order”
City Council extends local disaster declaration
Update: For the latest information on the City’s response to Coronavirus, go to the City of Georgetown Coronavirus (COVID-19) site. City Council unanimously voted March 19 to extend the local disaster declaration issued by Mayor Dale Ross on March 14 through May 11. The order’s primary purpose is to allow the City to take necessary … Continue reading “City Council extends local disaster declaration”
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