Toys and money needed for low-income children in Georgetown
Blue Santa and his elves with the Georgetown Police Department are getting ready for Christmas, which means they need your help. Last year more than 1,000 Georgetown children in 400 low-income families received toys from Blue Santa.
This year there will likely be more children who [...]

Take eAudiobooks with you on your holiday travels
eAudiobooks for Newbies
Tuesday, December 11
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Gretchen Pruett, the library’s assistant director, will get you up to speed on downloading audio books to your MP3 player in a class, eAudiobooks for Newbies, on Tuesday, December 11 from 3:00 to 4:30 in the library classroom, [...]

Five-week review process begins
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan is nearing completion! The public review of the final document begins on Tuesday, December 4 at a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, which begins a five-week public hearing and review process for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Public comments are welcome at the P&Z meeting on [...]

Saturday, December 15, 2:00 – 5:00
Visit With Santa
Santa will be visiting with the children, but everyone will find something to enjoy at the library on Saturday afternoon, December 15.
Taylor Weaver’s Talent Works will perform the melodies of the holidays from 1:30 to 3:00, continuing the serenade from 4:00 – 5:00.
At 3:00 Santa [...]

Nanotech company is third at new life sciences commercialization facility
A new hub in the emerging Central Texas Bioplex opens its doors on November 29 with the official launch of the Texas Life-sciences Commercialization Center in Georgetown. Punctuating that opening is the announcement that a third company has begun operations at the center. [...]

The newly-restored Williamson County Courthouse will be the centerpiece for the 27th annual Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 1. The Courthouse and historic Square in downtown Georgetown are decked out in holiday finery for this hometown holiday festival. The event starts at 10 a.m. with entertainers, dancers, and holiday shopping at [...]

WE HAD SO MUCH FUN THE FIRST TIME!
We are doing it again! Come bring your human and join us for Yappy Hour at the Bark Park on Saturday, January 19th at 12:30 pm. We will have information during this time on dog park safety and etiquette presented by one of our hosts.
Bark Park safety rules
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Update, December 12, 2007:
Effective immediately, the burn ban has been lifted for unincorporated areas of Williamson County.
Outdoor burning is not allowed at any time within the City Limits of Georgetown, unless the Georgetown Fire Department has issued a permit authorizing an outdoor burn.
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An outdoor burning ban is currently in effect for [...]

City of Georgetown offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Georgetown Public Library will be closing at 6:00 in the evening on Wednesday, November 21. There will be no trash collection on Thanksgiving Day (details below).
City facilities and offices [...]

Jesse Lozano, who served as fire chief for the Georgetown Fire  Department from 1963 to 1971, died on Wednesday. Lozano, who was 81 and lived in Georgetown, was the first Hispanic firefighter to serve as fire chief for the Georgetown Fire Department.
Lozano served as a volunteer for the Georgetown Fire Department from [...]