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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.
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.
Rob Nixon and his son Aidan, 13, enjoyed fishing together at Blue Hole Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Rob Nixon and his son Aidan, 13, enjoyed fishing together at Blue Hole Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown city council talks new trails, pool, fire station

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
By MEDHA SARINGeorgetown City council discussed capital improvement projects to update city parks, trails and recreational areas, facilities such as the library and animal shelter, and emergency services during their May 12 workshop.
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.
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.
Georgetown City Council will approve the updated Unified Development Code in July and August. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council will approve the updated Unified Development Code in July and August. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Changes to Georgetown’s building code aim to make it more accessible

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 2, 2026
This summer, Georgetown’s Unified Development Code — which sets standards and building codes for landowners and developers — will get a major update for the first time since 2003. The UDC leads to more predictable and reliable development, Mayor Josh Schroeder explained.
Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council okays road changes for Austin Avenue, University

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 1, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved schematics for the Austin Avenue corridor and downtown road changes that are a part of the larger Downtown Master Plan, with a goal of making downtown more pedestrian friendly on April 28.
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