Public Safety Center is SafeTrade Site
The Georgetown Police Department announces it has joined SafeTrade, a national initiative for safely completing online transactions when meeting in person. SafeTrade is a simple program for police departments to encourage transactions at their facilities and for users to insist on “SafeTrade” by conducting their transactions only at a local police or sheriff’s office. “The … Continue reading “Public Safety Center is SafeTrade Site”
Georgetown Among Safest Cities in Texas
Georgetown is on the 2015 safest cities in Texas list, released last week by SafeWise, a home security company. Georgetown is ranked 27 among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas. The annual ranking is based on FBI Crime Report statistics. According to the announcement, “Historic buildings, rows of blooming flowers, and an excellent safety record … Continue reading “Georgetown Among Safest Cities in Texas”
Georgetown Main Street Program Recognized
The Georgetown Main Street Program was recently recognized with national accreditation by the National Main Street Center. The Georgetown Main Street Program is accredited by meeting performance benchmarks in planning, partnerships, staffing, volunteer effort, preservation ethic, training, and program assessment through reporting. Georgetown Main Street Program activities in 2014 include $28,411 in façade and sign … Continue reading “Georgetown Main Street Program Recognized”
Noah’s Ark: The Original Animal Shelter
Maybe it hasn’t been 40 days and 40 nights of rain, but it feels like it at the Georgetown Animal Shelter. The last time the shelter had a 40 Dogs in 40 Days campaign, they did it for kennel renovations. This time, it’s due to overcrowding. Since the beginning of May, the dog population has … Continue reading “Noah’s Ark: The Original Animal Shelter”
Watering Schedule Returns to Normal Limits
Outdoor watering limits in Georgetown are returning to normal for the first time in 19 months due to recent rains. Yesterday the Brazos River Authority lifted drought declarations for all lakes and reservoirs in the Brazos River basin, including Lake Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. As a result, the City of Georgetown is exiting the … Continue reading “Watering Schedule Returns to Normal Limits”
Census: Georgetown is Second-Fastest Growing City in U.S.
Georgetown is the second-fastest growing city in the U.S., according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday. For cities of 50,000 residents or greater, Georgetown had the second-highest rate of population growth in the country. The Census estimates that Georgetown grew from 54,934 to 59,102 in the period from July 1, 2013 … Continue reading “Census: Georgetown is Second-Fastest Growing City in U.S.”
Election Canvass and Council Member Oaths May 20
Ty Gipson and Anna Eby each will be sworn-in to begin new terms as council members at a special Georgetown City Council meeting on May 20. Gipson won the District 5 election held on May 9. Anna Eby was unopposed for District 1. Results from the District 5 election as well as the transportation bond … Continue reading “Election Canvass and Council Member Oaths May 20”
Building Standards Commission Vacancy
The City of Georgetown is recruiting highly qualified and dedicated individuals with Building Experience to serve on the Building Standards Commission, an important advisory board for the City. The Building Standards Commission hears appeals and renders decisions on rulings by City Building Inspectors or Officials in regard to code interpretation, enforcement, and substandard housing or … Continue reading “Building Standards Commission Vacancy”
Transportation Bond Approved, Gipson Wins District 5
Georgetown voters have approved the transportation bonds on the May 9 ballot. These are the unofficial final results for the transportation bond election from Williamson County Elections: Votes: Percent: For: 2,281 75.18% Against: 753 24.82% These are the unofficial final results in the District 5 City Council election from Williamson County Elections: Votes: Percent: Ty … Continue reading “Transportation Bond Approved, Gipson Wins District 5”
Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility
A City ordinance defining accessibility standards for sidewalks in Georgetown went into effect this month. The new rules aim to ensure ADA-compliant walkways, especially around the Square, in areas where tables, merchandise, and other items are placed on sidewalks. The new rules require a path that is three feet wide without obstructions on sidewalks. Tables, … Continue reading “Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility”
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