Citing Georgetown’s growing healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors, Fortune Small Business magazine picked Georgetown for the number 2 spot in the country in a recent list of “100 best places to live and launch.” The ranking is featured in the April 2008 issue of the magazine. The article is [...]

The main lanes of Interstate 35 at Texas 29/University Avenue in Georgetown will be closed starting at 9:00 in the evening on Wednesday, March 26. Traffic will be diverted to the frontage roads…

An outdoor burn ban is in effect as of March 22 due to dry conditions. The burn ban was instituted by Williamson County Judge Dan Gattis for all of Williamson County. The ban remains in effect until further notice.
The burn ban prohibits burning any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves [...]

Changes to the special events ordinance will be considered by the Georgetown City Council at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25. The proposed changes would define and specifically exempt picketing from permitting and other requirements of the ordinance.
Other proposed changes increase the readability and implementation of the ordinance and [...]

New hours take effect Monday, April 7
Saturday afternoons are usually the busiest time at the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter. The lobby is often jam-packed with people who are looking to adopt a new pet. With new Sunday hours to start in April, the Shelter will be expanding those prime weekend [...]

Come join the Easter Bunny and KASE 101 for the Georgetown Eggstravaganza which is an annual event held the Saturday prior to Easter week. This year it will be held on March 15th. Egg and candy hunting will start at 9:00 a.m. Line up will start About 8:45 am
Candy is hidden in [...]

George Garver and Doug Smith will compete in the mayoral race and Randall Craig will face Dale Ross in the District 6 race in the May 10 municipal election. Gabe Sansing, the incumbent, will run unopposed in the District 2 race. The candidate filing period ended this week for the [...]

Updated: The outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas in Williamson County has been lifted as of March 19. Williamson County Judge Dan Gattis lifted the burn ban this afternoon due to recent rains.
Outdoor burning is not allowed at any time within the City Limits of Georgetown, unless the Georgetown Fire Department [...]

The Georgetown Public Library wants your opinion! We are in the process of redesigning and improving our website, and we would like to hear from you. What do you like and dislike on our website? Let us know what you think about the changes we have made already!
The survey will take between [...]

Georgetown Parks and Recreation plans to launch a new program for seniors ages 50 and up. The Senior Outdoor Adventure Recreation (SOAR) Program will kick off with a free Senior Play Day on Thursday, April 3 from 1-4:30 pm. The “come and go” event will allow participants to try their hand at [...]