Georgetown City Council

A rendering shows the proposed concept for 200 West Sixth Street. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

A rendering shows the proposed concept for 200 West Sixth Street. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

Three-story mixed-use concept granted courthouse view waiver

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, January 29, 2024
After a public hearing Tuesday, January 23, a conceptual design for a three-story building at 200 West Sixth Street was given a waiver that would allow it to potentially block the view of the courthouse from Interstate 35.
The map of Georgetown’s City Council districts outline not only the outlines of each district, but also the council who currently presides over the district. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

The map of Georgetown’s City Council districts outline not only the outlines of each district, but also the council who currently presides over the district. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

Filings for Georgetown City Council and GISD May elections open

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 29, 2024
The next general election for Georgetown City Council and Georgetown ISD School Board positions will take place on May 4.  The first day to file for a place on the general election ballot was January 17. The final day to file is February 16 at 4:30 p.m. for the school board and  5 p.m.
This chart shows the top industry employers in Georgetown. Healthcare comes out on top with over 5,500 employees followed by retail trade with almost 4,500. (Chart courtesy TIPS Strategies)

This chart shows the top industry employers in Georgetown. Healthcare comes out on top with over 5,500 employees followed by retail trade with almost 4,500. (Chart courtesy TIPS Strategies)

Georgetown has seen $602 million in new development since 2018

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Georgetown’s director of economic development Cameron Goodman discussed recent economic accomplishments January 9 and the strategies Georgetown is using to continue economic development within the industries that are growing in the area. Mr.
The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown pursues book locker program, grant application

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 12, 2024
A new book locker funded by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library could be coming to the Carver Center for Families. The locker would allow someone to check an item out online through the Georgetown Public Library.
The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Rock Street promenade takes shape

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
As part of Georgetown’s ongoing discussions about the Downtown Master Plan, Georgetown City Council heard updates about a plan to create a Rock Street promenade that would include a large public walkway.

Georgetown, Wilco enter into two interlocal agreements

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Two interlocal agreements between Georgetown and Williamson County were approved by the City Council during the December 12 meeting.  The first agreement is related to design and construction for water line improvements along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The city will take on 40.
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