Council, chamber work to help businesses affected by Atmos Energy gas leak
At its March 26 meeting, City Council approved waiving temporary sign permit fees for businesses affected by the Atmos Energy evacuation. The waiver for temporary signs, including banners, will be in effect through Sept. 30. To date at least 67 businesses along the Williams Drive corridor have been affected by the gas leak evacuations. Each … Continue reading “Council, chamber work to help businesses affected by Atmos Energy gas leak”
Why no disaster declaration for Atmos Energy evacuations?
The City of Georgetown has not declared a disaster during the current Atmos Energy situation. Disaster declarations give local officials the ability to exercise extraordinary powers, including providing liability protection to government agencies and emergency workers or to formally request general assistance from the state and federal governments. “The City does not have oversight of … Continue reading “Why no disaster declaration for Atmos Energy evacuations?”
City Center grand opening March 26
The City of Georgetown will celebrate the grand opening of two City buildings that are part of a civic campus for City government offices March 26 from 2-3 p.m. The event includes tours as well as a ribbon cutting at 2:45 p.m. for the new City Hall building at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. … Continue reading “City Center grand opening March 26”
Atmos Energy webpage for Georgetown response
Atmos Energy has created a webpage with information on their response to underground residual natural gas in Georgetown. The webpage includes an FAQ and a map of the evacuation area that will be updated daily.
Breakfast Bites: Branding, Ignite Your Tribe as Easy as 1-2-3
The next Breakfast Bites meeting on March 20 will feature Grace Lanni, an award-winning branding influencer, on the topic of Branding: Ignite your Tribe as Easy as 1-2-3. The informal meeting opens at 8 a.m. in the Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The talk will start at 8:30 a.m. … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Branding, Ignite Your Tribe as Easy as 1-2-3”
Atmos Energy gas leak response update
Atmos Energy continues to use vacuum units and dig holes to ventilate residual natural gas from the soil in the area along Williams Drive and River Bend. Atmos also is performing additional leak surveys and using mobile leak detection units mounted on cars, as well as foot patrols. Atmos also is repairing underground leaks and … Continue reading “Atmos Energy gas leak response update”
Household hazardous waste options for Georgetown residents
The City of Georgetown is in the process of finalizing details for a new household hazardous waste program that is expected to be announced this summer. In the interim, residents have some options for disposing of their household hazardous waste. The City of Round Rock offers household hazardous waste collection on the first Wednesday of … Continue reading “Household hazardous waste options for Georgetown residents”
Proposed voluntary annexation for Highland Village development
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. The Public Hearings will be held at the March 26, 2019 meeting at 3 pm and March 26, 2019 at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. The area being considered … Continue reading “Proposed voluntary annexation for Highland Village development”
Atmos Energy update on work in Georgetown
Atmos Energy responded to an underground gas leak on Feb. 20 at 507 River Bend in Georgetown. The Georgetown Fire Department and Atmos Energy issued a precautionary evacuation of several residences and businesses in the River Bend area as a result of the initial leak, which was repaired. Natural gas service was shut off to … Continue reading “Atmos Energy update on work in Georgetown”
Twenty-seven bats captured inside buildings in February
Spring is the time when Mexican free-tailed bats arrive in Central Texas. City of Georgetown Animal Services officers captured 27 bats inside buildings during the month of February. All bats tested negative for carrying rabies. “If you remember nothing else – do not touch the bat, and call animal control,” says John Torrez, Animal Control … Continue reading “Twenty-seven bats captured inside buildings in February”
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