Bethapudi announced as general manager of electric utility
Daniel Bethapudi will be Georgetown’s new general manager for the electric utility. After a nationwide search, Bethapudi was selected from more than 50 applicants to serve in the new role. He will be taking on responsibilities currently held by long-time general manager Jim Briggs who is retiring Sept. 30. Bethapudi currently serves as the assistant … Continue reading “Bethapudi announced as general manager of electric utility”
National Night Out on Oct. 1
National Night Out, an annual event to support safe neighborhoods, is on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Georgetown. Block parties are being organized from 6 to 9 p.m. Last year there were more than 100 registered National Night Out events in Georgetown. Georgetown Police Department officers as well as other local law enforcement officers, elected officials, … Continue reading “National Night Out on Oct. 1”
Partnership hosts readiness fair for GISD high school students
The City of Georgetown Economic Development Department is partnering with Georgetown ISD, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to host a Future Readiness Fair on Sept. 24 for Georgetown ISD high school students. The fair will feature colleges as well as vocational programs, representatives from military branches, careers in manufacturing, … Continue reading “Partnership hosts readiness fair for GISD high school students”
Bag-the-Bag program pick up locations added
The City of Georgetown’s Bag-the-Bag program, which allows residents to recycle film plastics such as plastic grocery bags and other pliable plastic wrappers, has been expanded to include more yellow collection bag pick up locations. … Continue reading “Bag-the-Bag program pick up locations added”
Rivery Boulevard ribbon cutting, Northwest Boulevard groundbreaking Sept. 13
The City of Georgetown will hold a joint ribbon cutting for Rivery Boulevard and groundbreaking for Northwest Boulevard on Friday, Sept. 13. The event is at 9 a.m. near the roundabout at Rivery Boulevard and Park Lane. When complete, both projects will provide a new connection from Interstate 35 to the Rivery retail, hotel, and … Continue reading “Rivery Boulevard ribbon cutting, Northwest Boulevard groundbreaking Sept. 13”
Candidates file for special City Council election in November
The candidate filing period for the special City Council District 1 election in Georgetown on Nov. 5 ended yesterday at 5 p.m. Mary Calixtro, Alex Fuller and Stevie Nicole Jones filed for the District 1 race. The candidate elected to fill the vacancy created when Anna Eby resigned from the council on Aug. 2 will … Continue reading “Candidates file for special City Council election in November”
Library receives Family Place Libraries designation
The Georgetown Public Library was designated a member of the Family Place Libraries national network in August. The designation is given to libraries providing a welcoming community environment with resources to help families nurture their children’s development and early learning during the first years of life. The library’s new Family Place offers residents a specially … Continue reading “Library receives Family Place Libraries designation”
Low Cost Shot Clinic for Pets Sept. 21
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will conduct its next low-cost vaccination clinic of the year on Saturday, September 21, 8:30-11 a.m. The walk-in clinic is for cats and dogs. Help protect your pet from diseases they can pick up outside! Pets may also get a FREE microchip with the purchase of any vaccine. No appointments. Cash or check only. … Continue reading “Low Cost Shot Clinic for Pets Sept. 21”
Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon: Grants 101 on Sept. 24
The City will host its first Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon on Sept. 24 featuring a panel discussion titled Grants 101 with Jim Bob McMillan, deputy director of grants for the Texas Commission on the Arts and Jill Strube, secretary of the City of Smithville’s Richard D. Latham Cultural District. McMillan’s experience with the … Continue reading “Arts and Culture Brown Bag Luncheon: Grants 101 on Sept. 24”
City of Georgetown hosts K-9 Kerplunk on Sept. 7
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will host K-9 Kerplunk on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-noon at the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. The entry fee is $5 per dog, and pet owners get in free. Pet owners must provide a … Continue reading “City of Georgetown hosts K-9 Kerplunk on Sept. 7”
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