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Business investments in Georgetown surpass $600 million in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Cameron Goodman With a population of 106,000, Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman said the population boom over the past decade has brought both new opportunities and challenges to the city. During the March 10 city council workshop, Mr.
A Flock camera sits on a pole under a solar panel. The company Flock Safety sells and operates License Plate Readers, video cameras, audio detector, first responder and security drones, and multiple software programs, and contracts with police departments and other organizations to help with investigations. Georgetown Police Department will use Flock cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s license plate, color, make and type.

A Flock camera sits on a pole under a solar panel. The company Flock Safety sells and operates License Plate Readers, video cameras, audio detector, first responder and security drones, and multiple software programs, and contracts with police departments and other organizations to help with investigations. Georgetown Police Department will use Flock cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s license plate, color, make and type.

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Georgetown PD to use Flock cameras for license plate readers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 12, 2026
During the March 11 city council meeting, Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a four year contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 10 license plate readers in high traffic areas in an amount not to exceed $29,954.10 for the first year and $28,710 in subsequent years.
In this proposal, West Seventh and Eighth streets are converted into one-way roads between Rock and Church Streets. Traffic on Eighth would travel east, while Seventh would travel west. Additionally, parking on the Square is maintained on the courthouse side of the road, while the existing parking in front of businesses is replaced by a widened pedestrian area. Dedicated turn lanes are also added at the Austin Avenue intersections with Seventh and Eighth. (Schematics courtesy KPA Engineers)

In this proposal, West Seventh and Eighth streets are converted into one-way roads between Rock and Church Streets. Traffic on Eighth would travel east, while Seventh would travel west. Additionally, parking on the Square is maintained on the courthouse side of the road, while the existing parking in front of businesses is replaced by a widened pedestrian area. Dedicated turn lanes are also added at the Austin Avenue intersections with Seventh and Eighth. (Schematics courtesy KPA Engineers)

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One-way roads, turn lanes and wider sidewalks proposed around downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Georgetown City Council reviewed preliminary schematics February 24 for the major planned redesign of Austin Avenue, along with changes to roads around the Square and nearby intersections.
Chart detailing how important the reasons to live in Georgetown are.

Chart detailing how important the reasons to live in Georgetown are.

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Georgetown passes state quality-of-life benchmarks

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 27, 2026
Based on feedback from 652 Georgetown residents, Georgetown scored “significantly” higher than U.S. and Texas averages in 47 out of the 49 areas assessed in the biennial survey that was sent out to gather feedback on city services and quality of life.

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City of Georgetown issues $38 million for fire station, services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved a notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation totaling $38,285,000 for 2026. Certificates of Obligation, according to the Texas Comptroller’s office, provide local governments with flexibility in financing projects without voter approval.
Emily Kaye Kipp

Emily Kaye Kipp

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Emily Kaye Kipp aims for a new voice in District 6

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Advocating for others has long been a part of therapist and small business owner Emily Kaye Kipp’s life from working to create new shirts for her elementary school to getting American Sign Language recognized as a language at Southwestern University.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown Police Department sees more calls for service

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Despite the total calls for service from the Georgetown Police Department going up 4.25 percent in 2025, the total number of Group A offenses — which include murder, rape, assault, robbery, theft, fraud and drug charges – were down 7.

May race set for Georgetown City Council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder will serve a third term leading the city after Friday’s candidate filing deadline passed without drawing any interest from possible challengers. “My third term officially started at 5 p.m. today,” Mayor Schroeder said online Friday afternoon.
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