Citizen Police Academy Fall Session
The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. The fall 2016 academy is instructed by police officers, fire department personnel, and officers of the district and county court system. The deadline to apply is August 22. Session topics include the history of policing, laws … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Fall Session”
Outdoor Seasonal Pool Closings
Most of Georgetown’s outdoor seasonal swimming pools will be closing for the summer in August. The last day to swim at the River Ridge, Tennis Center, and Village pools is on Sunday, August 14. The last day to swim at the outdoor pool at the Recreation Center is Monday, August 22. The Williams Drive Pool … Continue reading “Outdoor Seasonal Pool Closings”
Parks and Roads Projects Key in 2017 Budget
As the fastest-growing city in the nation above 50,000 residents, the City of Georgetown is developing a budget for 2017 that responds to the demands of growth while keeping the property tax rate the second lowest in Central Texas. Hearings and City Council approval of the budget are scheduled for August and September. The proposed … Continue reading “Parks and Roads Projects Key in 2017 Budget”
Lessons from Denton: Breakfast Bites on August 17
Lessons Learned from Denton is the topic for the next Breakfast Bites quarterly meeting on August 17. Breakfast Bites is a quarterly business development event sponsored by the Georgetown Main Street Program. Julie Glover, economic development program administrator for the City of Denton, will talk about downtown revitalization in Denton at the meeting. Denton’s courthouse … Continue reading “Lessons from Denton: Breakfast Bites on August 17”
Animal Shelter Seeks Garage Sale Vendors
For its 17th annual garage sale, the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter is doing things a little differently – hosting spots for other people to sell their treasures. “Instead of taking donated items and selling them ourselves in the garage sale, we will be offering spots to people who want to sell their own items,” … Continue reading “Animal Shelter Seeks Garage Sale Vendors”
Notice of 2016 Proposed Property Tax Rate for City of Georgetown
A tax rate of $0.4240 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Georgetown. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate. The … Continue reading “Notice of 2016 Proposed Property Tax Rate for City of Georgetown”
Water Use Up 70 Percent
With daytime high temperatures at or near 100 degrees every day in July, water use has jumped dramatically. Daily water consumption for Georgetown water customers has increased from 18 million gallons in early June to more than 30 million. That’s an increase of nearly 70 percent. Electricity use also is up. Energy consumption increased about … Continue reading “Water Use Up 70 Percent”
Library Grant to Help Parents and Preschoolers
The library is a place for readers, but a new program at the Georgetown Public Library is focused on toddlers and infants who may be too young to hold a book. The Family Place Libraries program aims to make the Library a welcoming environment for preschoolers and their parents who can learn from experts about … Continue reading “Library Grant to Help Parents and Preschoolers”
Sculptors Exhibit 70 Works at Public Library
The Texas Society of Sculptors holds their ninth annual show in the Georgetown Public Library this summer. The show, which opened June 26 and runs through September 23, includes 70 works of art by 29 artists. The annual exhibit is hosted by the Library with sponsorship from the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board. … Continue reading “Sculptors Exhibit 70 Works at Public Library”
Low Cost Vaccination Clinic for Pets
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will conduct another low-cost vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 30, 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. The shelter is … Continue reading “Low Cost Vaccination Clinic for Pets”
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