As Georgetown approaches the 50,000 population mark, the City faces some key decisions regarding its parks facilities and recreation programs.
To help in making those decisions, the City’s Parks and Recreation staff would like to hear from you at an open house meeting. The purpose is to solicit community input on an update to the City’s […]

On his first day as a full-time Georgetown firefighter back in 1979, Anthony Lincoln reported for duty at 7 a.m. After a 90-minute orientation from Wilburn Barker, one of the other full-time firefighters at Fire Station 1, Barker tossed the keys to the 21-year-old and said, “It’s yours,” leaving Lincoln on his own.
On Friday, […]

To control mosquitoes and other insects in the summer months, the City of Georgetown Streets Department will be applying an insecticide fogger to trees along residential streets and in parks. The insecticide fogging will be done in the early morning hours between 12:00 and 5:00 a.m. The insect abatement begins on Friday, May 23 at […]

A special City Council meeting to canvass the May 10 election results has been postponed to Tuesday, May 20. Election results will be certified at the meeting and new City Council members will take the oath of office to begin their term.
The meeting was originally scheduled for May 14, but has been postponed due to […]

George Garver has won the mayoral race and Dale Ross won the District 6 council race, according to final, unofficial results from Williamson County Elections. Gabe Sansing was unopposed for the District 2 seat. Below are May 10 election results for City of Georgetown races, with 100 percent of precincts reporting.
City of Georgetown Mayor:
Doug Smith, […]

Come join us for Food, Dancing, Photos, & Prizes at the Georgetown Community Center!
*4th of July Celebration & Dance*: Thursday, July 3rd from 6-8pm
*Halloween Costume Party & Dance*: Friday, October 24th from 7-9pm

These events are for individuals with special needs, ages 15 and up. Admission is $3 and a caregiver or family […]

Polls open Saturday morning on Election Day in the mayoral and District 6 races in Georgetown.
Candidates George Garver and Doug Smith are competing in the mayoral race, and in the District 6 race, the candidates are Randall Craig and Dale Ross. Gabe Sansing, the incumbent, is running unopposed in the District 2 race.
Voting is from […]

List of upcoming A Twist at the End-related events and sites
The following is a list of museums and events related to our 2008 Georgetown Reads! selection. All events are free and open to the public at the posted times.
O. Henry Pun Off
May 17th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the O.Henry Museum on Brush […]

The Georgetown Public Library will be hosting a sculpture show June 7 - 29. The exhibit will feature the work of Texas Society of Sculptors (TSOS) members, and most pieces will be available for purchase.
The new Georgetown Library is an excellent space to view art. Over 50 sculptures will be on display both inside and […]

[ May 8, 2008; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Amanda Eyre Ward, author of the critically-acclaimed novel Forgive Me, will speak at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, May 8. Ward’s talk is part of Hill Country Authors series sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library. Published last year, Forgive Me, is inspired by the true story of Amy Biehl, an American […]