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Williamson County Auditor Julie Kiley answers questions about billing the non-county dispatch services at the August 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Auditor Julie Kiley answers questions about billing the non-county dispatch services at the August 1 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco discusses dispatch rates for non-county calls

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court supported the creation of a Jarrell ISD Police Department during its Tuesday, August 1, meeting. According to a signed agreement, the county will provide the school district with dispatch services and access to public safety software systems.

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Georgetown to use virtual reality for lifeguard training

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Georgetown is one of two cities in the United States selected to participate in a beta test for a new Lifeguard Virtual Reality Training App. The Parks and Recreation Department is working with the American Red Cross to implement the technology which is expected to be released later this year.
The door at 701 South Main Street reads "Coming Soon!". Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

The door at 701 South Main Street reads "Coming Soon!". Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

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Juliet Italian Kitchen coming to the Square

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Juliet Italian Kitchen — an Austin-based restaurant that serves from-scratch Italian food inspired by the restaurants of Little Italy in New York City — will open a restaurant in the former home of Gumbo’s in Georgetown.
Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Dave Porter gives an annual presentation to the Commissioners Court at the July 25 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Dave Porter gives an annual presentation to the Commissioners Court at the July 25 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Economic Development Partnership opens office in South Korea

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The Williamson County Economic Development Partnership opened an office in Seoul, South Korea, July 1. The county provided an update about the office last week.
A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

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Harley’s Angels Sanctuary sets annual fundraiser for September

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Harley’s Angels Sanctuary — a dog rescue based in Florence — is having its annual fundraiser from 2-6 p.m. September 23 at Mulligan’s Restaurant and Bar in Sun City. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction from 2 -5 p.m., as well as vendors selling holiday gifts, art and baked goods.
Old Carver Elementary school at Scenic Drive and West 17th Street has been reborn as the Carver Center for Families, an initiative of the Georgetown Health Foundation.

Old Carver Elementary school at Scenic Drive and West 17th Street has been reborn as the Carver Center for Families, an initiative of the Georgetown Health Foundation.

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Old Carver school gets new life as Carver Center for Families

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
With a concept akin to one-stop-shopping, the Georgetown Health Foundation is uniting family-focused services and activities under one roof at the Carver Center for Families — housed in the former Carver Elementary School.
Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

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All Things Wild Racoon Rescue

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Recently, All Things Wild, on Havelka Road,  began offering monthly classes about care of wild animals.  This month's class was about raccoons.  All Things Wild Rehabilitation was founded in 2012 by Helen Laughlin, who has cared for animals in need since 2006.
The teller’s desk is right by the entrance of the new location. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The teller’s desk is right by the entrance of the new location. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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R Bank finds new home in downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 28, 2023
The Georgetown location of R Bank is relocating, moving from its space on Williams Drive to a new building at 405 Austin Avenue, across the street from Monument Cafe.   The new space is larger than the bank’s previous.  “We’d outgrown that building,” R Bank CEO Steve Stapp said.
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