City of Georgetown

Georgetown Systems Engineering Director Wes Wright, middle, answers a question about impact fees during a special city council meeting on July 16. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Systems Engineering Director Wes Wright, middle, answers a question about impact fees during a special city council meeting on July 16. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown’s impact fee requirements changed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Georgetown city staff are looking at how Senate Bill 1883 could affect the municipality’s ability to collect development impact fees.
A chart presented by City Manager David Morgan May 13 demonstrates impacts on the city’s General Fund and reserves if city staff doesn’t adjust practices and take multi-year budget forecasts seriously. (Courtesy of City of Georgetown)

A chart presented by City Manager David Morgan May 13 demonstrates impacts on the city’s General Fund and reserves if city staff doesn’t adjust practices and take multi-year budget forecasts seriously. (Courtesy of City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown city staff reviews long-term funds to avoid deficit

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Based on a multi-year forecast for Georgetown’s General Fund, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan said city expenses will exceed revenues over the next three fiscal years without “due diligence.” The General Fund is the city’s primary operating fund.
New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council members take their seats on the dais

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Three Georgetown City Council members were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, May 13. Council Member Ben Butler began his first term, while Ron Garland and Ben Stewart are now in their second terms of service.

Keeping an eye on development, zoning bills

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 9, 2025
The final bills of the 2025 Texas Legislature are up for discussion with less than 25 days left in the session. Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said this year the city has had a greater impact on legislative actions than in the past due to city staff ’s work with state representatives.

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City of Georgetown to disinfect water system with chlorine

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Georgetown will perform system-wide maintenance on the city’s water system from May 27 until June 27. During this time, Georgetown water customers might notice chlorine odors and a green or brown tint in their water for short time periods.Customers could start noticing the changes on May 27 or 28.

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Obligation bonds approved for city project funding

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 25, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved a list of Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds for 2025 that will help fund city projects. Actions were approved as part of the city’s Tuesday, April 22, consent agenda.
The adult section on the second floor of the library, pictured here, would be reconfigured as part of the proposed long-range library master plan. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The adult section on the second floor of the library, pictured here, would be reconfigured as part of the proposed long-range library master plan. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council comes to decision on library future plans

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 24, 2025
With demand for services and space on the rise, Georgetown City Council indicated it will prioritize renovating and expanding the Georgetown Public Library downtown before exploring options for potential micro-branches around the city.
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