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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)

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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.

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Georgetown approves year-end budget amendments

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Georgetown City Council members were presented with Fiscal Year 2023 year-end budget amendments December 12. Every year, city staff estimate the expense and revenue year-end projections based on the annual budget.
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)

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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.

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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.

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Two Step Inn now accepting vendors for 2024 festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Food and Market vendor applications for the 2024 Two Step Inn festival are open through January 19.  There are separate applications for food and market vendors. According to the applications, filling out the form does not guarantee acceptance to be a food or market vendor for the festival.

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Georgetown continues water conservation efforts

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Georgetown council members heard about the city’s peak water capacity from the summer, anticipated capacity, challenges the Water Utility has faced and the steps taken to address them during its November 28 city council workshop, During the summer, the city expected to have 56.9 millions of...

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Library receives long term planning funds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 4, 2023
As a part of its November 18 City Council meeting, the City of Georgetown approved a water utility rate consultant contract, annexed multiple acres of land and approved an ordinance for finances related to ERCOT.
The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge project faces financial constraints

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 30, 2023
As the City of Georgetown continues evaluating three proposed designs for a pedestrian bridge that would run parallel to the Austin Avenue bridge over the San Gabriel River, the city has learned a grant application to cover some of the project’s costs was rejected by the Texas Department of...
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