Georgetown City Council

The Williamson County Courthouse stands at the center of the Square November 17. Earlier in the week, Georgetown City Council discussed altering height restrictions that limit how tall buildings downtown can be.

The Williamson County Courthouse stands at the center of the Square November 17. Earlier in the week, Georgetown City Council discussed altering height restrictions that limit how tall buildings downtown can be.

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Building height increases, parking, Blue Hole Park discussed as part of Georgetown Downtown Master Plan update

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
As discussions continue about updating Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan, city council members met Tuesday, November 14, to go over possible changes that could allow taller buildings within parts of the city’s downtown overlay in the future.
Improvements to the Garey House at Garey Park include enclosing the rental space to accommodate for weather. This will also increase the size of the venue to allow for larger events. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Georgetown)

Improvements to the Garey House at Garey Park include enclosing the rental space to accommodate for weather. This will also increase the size of the venue to allow for larger events. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Georgetown)

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Garey Park to see new amphitheater, disc golf course

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 17, 2023
Changes are coming to Garey Park, which will add an amphitheater, group cabins, mountain bike trails and a disc golf course to the West Georgetown property.

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Georgetown pursues sidewalk projects around city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 23, 2023
The Georgetown transportation department highlighted 40 sidewalk projects that the city will prioritize to enhance walkability.  There are four different categories funds will be allocated toward: GISD quarter mile needs, downtown, small capital improvement projects and gaps.

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Georgetown continues talks with YMCA, adds land to ETJ

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 23, 2023
As a part of Georgetown City Council’s approval of its consent agenda for the October 10 meeting, there have been further developments in the YMCA and City of Georgetown partnership, the relocation of a Round Rock water line was approved and more land has been added to the Georgetown ETJ.
Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

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Georgetown City Council discuss changes to downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Georgetown City Council looked at redesign options for the areas in downtown Georgetown that would alter traffic flow, remove some parking spaces and create a flexible festival street on Main Street.
City Council pulled the item from the statutory consent agenda to speak on the record about their thoughts on the new state law. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Council pulled the item from the statutory consent agenda to speak on the record about their thoughts on the new state law. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Three properties leave Georgetown ETJ

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Three properties previously located within Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, totaling 85.746 acres, were de-annexed and removed from the ETJ Tuesday, September 26, after City Council accepted a petition submitted by landowners.

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Georgetown council approves historic home tax exemption

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Historic homes primarily in the Old Town and downtown areas doing certain outdoor repairs of $10,000 or more will receive a tax exemption starting at 25 percent. The program was approved on its first reading during the regular meeting of Georgetown City Council at its September 12 meeting.

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Georgetown, Habitat for Humanity to repair homes of residents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Georgetown could receive funding from the county to support the repairs of 20 homes of Georgetown residents.  Previously, the county awarded the city $150,000 through the Community Development Block Grant for 2022 to go toward the city’s Home Repair Program.
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