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Georgetown City Council hears plans for bike paths, downtown fixtures

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Saturday, January 13, 2024

In a recent slew of possible updates to the Downtown Master Plan, the Georgetown City Council was presented with proposals for downtown bike paths and creating a “curated downtown” during a January 9 workshop.

The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown pursues book locker program, grant application

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Friday, January 12, 2024

A new book locker funded by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library could be coming to the Carver Center for Families. The locker would allow someone to check an item out online through the Georgetown Public Library.

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City rejects bids associated with Austin Avenue Bridge rehabilitation

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Friday, January 12, 2024

In late November, the City of Georgetown opened up bids for a project to reconstruct Austin Avenue between Second Street and Morrow Street. This would have included the rehabilitation of the Austin Avenue Bridges over the North and South portions of the San Gabriel River.

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Georgetown ISD makes overall gains in most 2023 STAAR tests

Katherine Hamilton

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Georgetown ISD improved in 86 percent of STAAR testing categories in 2023 compared to 2022 results, according to the most recent data released by the Texas Education Agency.

Last Dance on the Starlight Pier. Photo courtesy The Hill Country Authors Series.

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Hill County Author Series hosts meeting in February

Nalani Nuylan

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Hill Country Authors Series returns in February with award-winning Austin author, Sarah Bird, to discuss her latest novel, Last Dance on the Starlight Pier, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, at the Georgetown Public Library.

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Alzheimer’s Association hosts conference in Georgetown

Nalani Nuylan

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter in partnership with the Georgetown Health Foundation is hosting a Caregivers Conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, at the Georgetown Public Library.

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San Gabriel Woman’s Club raises scholarship money for students

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The San Gabriel Woman’s Club will host their 15th annual Fat Tuesday Games Day Fundraiser February 13 to raise money for charities and scholarships to give to Georgetown students.

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Numerous Georgetown programs honoring Dr. King

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many organizations throughout the City of Georgetown are hosting events on January 15 to honor the impact and legacy of the civil rights leader. Beginning at noon on the 15th, there will be a MLK Day March starting at the courthouse on the Square.

A Red-Shouldered Hawk hunts for food at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, January 6. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Soaring through Berry Springs Park

Andy Sharp

Monday, January 8, 2024

A Red-Shouldered Hawk hunts for food at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, January 6. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Financial scams a growing crime in Georgetown, but difficult to solve

Katherine Hamilton

Thursday, January 4, 2024

To fight the growing number of financial scams reported in Georgetown, GPD Detective Charles Dale said the best defense is to recognize when someone is trying to con you out of money. Mr. Dale said reports of scams have increased as Georgetown grows and that several are reported to him a week.

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