City of Georgetown

The Williamson Central Appraisal District provided an update to Georgetown City Council on taxable value for commercial and residential buildings during a May 26 workshop

The Williamson Central Appraisal District provided an update to Georgetown City Council on taxable value for commercial and residential buildings during a May 26 workshop

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Taxable values up, but median home prices down in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Over the past year, Georgetown’s total market value has increased by $930 million – from $25.14 billion to $26.07 billion – with the largest increase seen in commercial development. The city’s total taxable value has also gone up from $20.61 billion to $22.35 billion over the past year.
A rendering shows the future public parking garage, looking at it from above Ninth Street. (Rendering courtesy CPM Texas)

A rendering shows the future public parking garage, looking at it from above Ninth Street. (Rendering courtesy CPM Texas)

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Georgetown's Red Poppy Lot will turn into second downtown parking garage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 29, 2026
Mere months after the public parking garage at Sixth and Main opened, the City of Georgetown is already working on its second downtown parking garage – this time as a partnership with the Texas Municipal League.
This chart shows the current average water and wastewater bill with projected increases across the next five years to cover rising utility expenses. (Courtesy NewGen Strategies and Solutions)

This chart shows the current average water and wastewater bill with projected increases across the next five years to cover rising utility expenses. (Courtesy NewGen Strategies and Solutions)

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Georgetown water, wastewater rates will increase

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Typical Georgetown residential water and wastewater bills are set to increase by an average of 10.3 percent per year starting in 2027 and through 2031. Typical commercial bills would increase by 11.8 percent a year during that period.
As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.

As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.

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Georgetown prepares next steps for Urban Forest Master Plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 25, 2026
Georgetown is advancing work on an Urban Forest Master Plan, which would provide long-term guidance on protecting the city’s tree canopy while evaluating the costs and benefits of tree-related projects. To create the plan, a Request for Proposal will be advertised in August.
Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

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Portions of Berry Creek Drive reopen after storm damage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Update: The portion of Berry Creek Drive that was closed due to storm damage reopened on Saturday, May 23, according to Kieth Hutchinson, city communications manager. He said the public works department installed a "precast concrete box culvert" that allowed them to make repairs.
A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Groundbreaking for bond-approved Georgetown YMCA estimated for FY27

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The new YMCA facility on 6200 Williams Drive — which was approved by voters through the 2023 bond election — will be part of Georgetown’s 2027 Capital Improvement Project budget.
The City of Georgetown will seek $274 million in funding for water projects to ensure long-term water for residents.

The City of Georgetown will seek $274 million in funding for water projects to ensure long-term water for residents.

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Georgetown seeks $274 million in state loans for water pipeline

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
City of Georgetown staff will apply for up to $274 million in deferred and low-interest loans from the Texas Water Development Board to help fund a pipeline connecting Circleville to northern Georgetown as part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
Doug Noble, who took over for Shawn Hood for District 2, is sworn in with his wife Kasie and his children during his swearing in on May 12.

Doug Noble, who took over for Shawn Hood for District 2, is sworn in with his wife Kasie and his children during his swearing in on May 12.

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Georgetown Council members, mayor sworn into office

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 15, 2026
A fresh face joined Georgetown City Council May 12, while two incumbents were also re-sworn into their seats on the dais for a new term.
Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, center, poses with city council members and City Manager David Morgan and is recognized May 12 for more than 30 years of service to Georgetown. Mr. Garrett also gave a presentation about renovations to parks and trails, during the meeting, marking her final time addressing the council before retirement. Photos courtesy the City of Georgetown

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, center, poses with city council members and City Manager David Morgan and is recognized May 12 for more than 30 years of service to Georgetown. Mr. Garrett also gave a presentation about renovations to parks and trails, during the meeting, marking her final time addressing the council before retirement. Photos courtesy the City of Georgetown

Georgetown employees honored for years of service

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
By MEDHA SARINGeorgetown City Council recognized five employees for their years of service and dedication at the council workshop Tuesday, May 12.
Strategic Projects Manager Caroline Stewart presents the deals of the Term Sheet with Recharge Water LP to Georgetown City Council during the May 12 city council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Strategic Projects Manager Caroline Stewart presents the deals of the Term Sheet with Recharge Water LP to Georgetown City Council during the May 12 city council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City of Georgetown pursues 30-year water agreement to meet future demand

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved the terms of a Water Supply Agreement with Recharge Water LP for 34,800 acre-feet of water per year for up to 30 years, with two additional 30-year extension options, to supply the city’s long-term water needs.
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