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Juliet Italian Kitchen on the Square will reopen as Juliet Social, an event space with a downstairs cafe-style lunch menu. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Juliet Italian Kitchen on the Square will reopen as Juliet Social, an event space with a downstairs cafe-style lunch menu. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown’s Juliet Italian Kitchen finds a new life as event space

Juliet Italian Kitchen on the Square is rebranding to Juliet Social — a cafe style restaurant with event spaces that can cater up to 180 people.

Downtown Georgetown nominated for state awards

Four projects in downtown Georgetown are among the finalists for Texas Downtown’s 2025 President’s Awards program. The program, according to the city, recognizes “outstanding” projects, people and places of Texas downtowns.

Taiwanese company expands tech jobs in Georgetown

Taiwanese electronic manufacturer, Pegatron, that specializes in making consumer electronics, computing and communications for major brands will bring hundreds of tech jobs to Georgetown, 100 of which must be filled within the first three years of operation.The announcement of the facility was...
General Manager Dale Peake, left, and head sommelier Kaitlyn Pearson stand outside of Körk Wine Bar located on the Square near the Grace Heritage Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

General Manager Dale Peake, left, and head sommelier Kaitlyn Pearson stand outside of Körk Wine Bar located on the Square near the Grace Heritage Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New Körk manager hopes to elevate palates, offer experiences

Visitors to the Square who stop into Körk Wine Bar are likely to find something new. There’s a new general manager in town, and the business now makes a point to only stock wines that aren’t offered anywhere else.
“Chameleon” by Pascale Pryor won first place at this year’s Georgetown Sculpture Tour. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

“Chameleon” by Pascale Pryor won first place at this year’s Georgetown Sculpture Tour. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

Sculpture Tour winners: Learn about Georgetown’s newest downtown art

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board has awarded Pascale Pryor first prize in the 2025-26 Sculpture Tour, a juried year-long outdoor exhibit in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.Ms. Pryor won for “Chameleon,” an interactive piece made from steel and automotive paint.
Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown pre-school owner wins state women’s service award

A 27-year career running Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars preschool on Leander Road has earned owner Linda McCasland one of Texas’s top honors.The Yellow Rose of Texas service award for women is presented by the governor’s office to highlight “exceptional community service.”
Edgar Garcia

Edgar Garcia

Georgetown welcomes new planning director

Edgar Garcia will be Georgetown’s new planning director starting November 3. He replaces former Planning Director Sofia Nelson, whose last day with the city was July 3.