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East View High student Lux Adcock finishes a race during the Georgetown Independent School District's annual Special Olympics, held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the district sports complex behind Georgetown High School. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Athletes compete at Georgetown ISD Special Olympics

Andy Sharp

Friday, May 10, 2024

GISD poised to adopt budget with $4.9 million deficit for 2024-25

Katherine Anthony

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Georgetown ISD trustees in June will be asked to approve a $165.4 million budget for the upcoming school year — one that digs deep into its fund balance because

A breakdown of the total market value of properties in Georgetown shows that the city is prominently a residential community. However, the value of Georgetown’s commercial market saw the biggest increase from 2023 to 2024, with an increase of $600 million in value. The multi-family housing market saw an increase of only $200 million because, according to WCAD, there were no new multi-family units on the market in Georgetown from 2023 and 2024.

Georgetown sees taxable value boost

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Monday, May 6, 2024

In the last five years, the total market value of properties in Georgetown has gone up $11.72 billion, and the value of commercial properties has nearly tripled, from a value of $1.39 billion in 20

From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Solar roof manufacturing plant opens in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Monday, May 6, 2024

Georgetown is now home to a solar roof manufacturing facility from GAF Energy.

Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Georgetown to welcome new Tecovas store on the Square, Tim Hortons location

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Monday, May 6, 2024

The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, a Tecovas on the Square

Full Williamson County election results

Nicholas Cicale

Sunday, May 5, 2024

The following are voting results from the May 4 election, as reported by the Williamson County Election's office. Results are unofficial until canvased.