Georgetown

Will Mallick, as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, and Carolyn O'Brien, playing Alice Murphy, are pictured in a Thursday, May 30, 2024 photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of "Bright Star," playing through June 30th on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Will Mallick, as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, and Carolyn O'Brien, playing Alice Murphy, are pictured in a Thursday, May 30, 2024 photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of "Bright Star," playing through June 30th on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bright Star shines at the Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 31, 2024
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County debuts Atlas 14 results

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 31, 2024
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29.   The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.
A rendering shows what the new disability housing community could look like. Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan. (Courtesy Eden Supportive Living)

A rendering shows what the new disability housing community could look like. Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan. (Courtesy Eden Supportive Living)

Eden Supportive Living to open in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 17, 2024
Eden Supportive Living is opening a housing community in Georgetown for those with disabilities.Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan.The community will include 143 private and ADA-compliant studio units.

Georgetown Palace Theatre extends season

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 17, 2024
The Georgetown Palace Theatre has extended its theatrical season to last the full calendar year, and is adding four additional shows to its 2023-2024 season. The new additions include Sweeney Todd, Misery, White Christmas and Dickens’ Christmas Carol.
County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

New county headquarters coming

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.   Williamson County Commissioners broke ground on the county’s new headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
A breakdown of the total market value of properties in Georgetown shows that the city is prominently a residential community. However, the value of Georgetown’s commercial market saw the biggest increase from 2023 to 2024, with an increase of $600 million in value. The multi-family housing market saw an increase of only $200 million because, according to WCAD, there were no new multi-family units on the market in Georgetown from 2023 and 2024.

A breakdown of the total market value of properties in Georgetown shows that the city is prominently a residential community. However, the value of Georgetown’s commercial market saw the biggest increase from 2023 to 2024, with an increase of $600 million in value. The multi-family housing market saw an increase of only $200 million because, according to WCAD, there were no new multi-family units on the market in Georgetown from 2023 and 2024.

Georgetown sees taxable value boost

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
In the last five years, the total market value of properties in Georgetown has gone up $11.72 billion, and the value of commercial properties has nearly tripled, from a value of $1.39 billion in 2019 to $3.3 billion in 2024.
From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Solar roof manufacturing plant opens in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
Georgetown is now home to a solar roof manufacturing facility from GAF Energy. The company had the ribbon cutting ceremony for their 450,000-square-foot solar roof manufacturing facility on Wednesday, May 1.
Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Georgetown to welcome new Tecovas store on the Square, Tim Hortons location

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, a Tecovas on the Square and an Einstein Bros bagel shop on Williams Drive.
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