Georgetown City Council

, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)

, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)

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Community, Georgetown council members cleans up after ice storm

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Despite foggy skies and chilly temperatures, more than 50 volunteers gathered at the Berry Creek Racquet Club, 449 Champions Drive, Saturday morning to help neighbors cut and break down branches hanging from trees damaged by last week’s winter storm.
A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

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Georgetown fire, police chiefs outline growing demands, staffing needs

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 30, 2023
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida and Fire Chief John Sullivan discussed pressing staffing needs, ongoing community campaigns and steps toward improving both departments through community relationships during a Tuesday, January 24, city council workshop.
A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)

A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)

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Georgetown City Council reviews parking garage designs

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 16, 2023
After receiving feedback from Georgetown’s Historical and Architectural Review Commission about the city’s incoming downtown parking garage, city council members showed support for designs that were shorter than those initially presented.
The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

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Georgetown receives feedback from public, council on Downtown Master Plan

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 16, 2023
The public received an overview of the city’s upcoming work to create a new Downtown Master Plan Tuesday, January 10.  “We’re here to talk about the Downtown Master Plan update and where we’re at in that process,” Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe said.
A site plan for an incoming outdoor food vendor location being developed at 601 South Austin Avenue. Georgetown City Council approved a special use permit for the project during a November 22 council meeting.

A site plan for an incoming outdoor food vendor location being developed at 601 South Austin Avenue. Georgetown City Council approved a special use permit for the project during a November 22 council meeting.

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Four development projects in Georgetown move ahead

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Georgetown City Council approved rezoning requests and special use permits for several incoming developments during its November 22 meeting. Projects include an outdoor food vendor venue along Austin Avenue, a single-family subdivision and a townhome development.
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