Citizen Police Academy spring session
The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week course taught by police officers to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Classes in the spring 2018 academy include code of criminal procedure, accident investigations, use of force, crime scene investigations, hostage negotiations, special weapons and tactics, and victim services. The deadline to apply … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy spring session”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces spring break camps
Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer spring break camps for students March 12-16. Pricing and schedules vary for each program. Participants can select from four camps: Camp Goodwater (ages 5-12; $140 resident/$175 nonresident) includes a variety of activities such as games, crafts and weird science projects. The week will end with a field trip to … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces spring break camps”
2018: A Look Ahead
Two years ago, the Census Bureau found that Georgetown was the fastest growing city in the U.S. with a population above 50,000. Last year, we were the fifth-fastest growing city. Knowing that this trend will continue, many more folks will begin to call Georgetown home in 2018. Thoughtfully managing growth is always a challenge. We … Continue reading “2018: A Look Ahead”
Candidate filing period for May Election
The filing period for candidates who wish to run for a seat on the Georgetown City Council began Jan. 17. The places for Districts 1 and 5 will be on the ballot for the election this spring. Anna Eby is the current council member for District 1 and Ty Gipson is the council member for … Continue reading “Candidate filing period for May Election”
CVB earns second place at Stella Awards
The City of Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau recently placed second for the best destination marketing organization/convention and visitors bureau for the Southwest region for the 2017 Stella Awards. This was the award’s inaugural year. The Stella Awards are presented by The Northstar Meeting Group and recognize hotels, convention centers, conference centers, airlines, cruise lines, … Continue reading “CVB earns second place at Stella Awards”
Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 3
Register now for the 23rd annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 3. The chip-timed 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Georgetown at Seventh and Main streets and ends at the Bark Park on Holly Street. (A shuttle will take you back to the starting line). Through Jan. 10, the … Continue reading “Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 3”
Recycling Christmas trees and boxes
City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes, and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside Pick-up: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas trees and boxes”
Council sets vision, goals, and strategies for Georgetown
The Georgetown City Council confirmed a new vision statement for the city, as well as five goals and nine strategies to support that vision, during its policy workshop yesterday. “Georgetown: A caring community honoring our past and innovating for the future” was approved as the new vision statement to express the city’s identity and aspirations. … Continue reading “Council sets vision, goals, and strategies for Georgetown”
City introduces holiday lights recycling
The City of Georgetown has partnered with Texas Disposal Systems to offer free holiday string-light recycling to all Georgetown residents. Georgetown is the first city in Central Texas to offer this service. Residents can drop off their old or broken string lights until Jan. 31 at one of three collection locations: City of Georgetown Collection … Continue reading “City introduces holiday lights recycling”
Groundbreaking for downtown civic campus Nov. 28
The City of Georgetown will break ground on Nov. 28 to start the renovation of two City buildings that will be part of a civic campus for City government offices. The groundbreaking ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. in front of the future City Hall building at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Known as Downtown … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for downtown civic campus Nov. 28”
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