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Ethel Mickan and Jerry Birkelbach share some good stories while taking part in the Hamburger Fundraiser held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The fundraiser was held to raise funds for work on the church parsonage. The church is located on FM 972 near FM 1105.

Ethel Mickan and Jerry Birkelbach share some good stories while taking part in the Hamburger Fundraiser held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The fundraiser was held to raise funds for work on the church parsonage. The church is located on FM 972 near FM 1105.

Worship and praise centers around Georgetown

Ellen Greeney
Friday, July 26, 2024
Georgetown and the surrounding areas are blessed with a wide variety of houses of worship and praise centers. Each listing represents a viable and vibrant congregation whether large, medium and small. Most listings include a telephone number along with a website and/or email address.
Eric Lon Jones, 31, of Georgetown

Eric Lon Jones, 31, of Georgetown

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Georgetown resident guilty after selling drugs while out on bond

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A Williamson County jury on Monday, July 15, found Eric Lon Jones, 31, of Georgetown guilty of delivery of methamphetamine. The following day, the jury sentenced Mr. Jones to 45 years in prison with a $10,000 fine after they heard additional evidence during sentencing.
Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

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School Notes

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rising Georgetown High School senior Kamrin Gordon and 2024 GHS graduates Elizabeth McCallum and Brayden Boff earned the Outstanding Performer Award at the 2024 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest for solos in Voice, Harp and Timpani, respectively.The competition was held May 25 and 27.Designated...

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Two Georgetown nonprofits combine laundry services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 19, 2024
Laundry Love Georgetown is now working with The Caring Place to provide residents with its free laundry cleanings. Laundry Love Georgetown has offered free laundry services since 2013 at the Georgetown Washtopia on South Austin Avenue on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown tax rate to stay the same in FY 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 15, 2024
Average Georgetown homeowners should see a decrease in the city portion of their property tax bills next year. The City of Georgetown is building its budget for the next fiscal year based on this year’s current city tax rate.
5-year-old Myra Shahi admires the bicycle given to her by Georgetown Free Bikes, a non-profit that provides bicycles free of charge to those who need one (www.georgetownfreebikes.org) as she prepares to ride in the Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The Georgetown Sertoma Club sponsors the 4th of July Freedom Festival each year in San Gabriel Park. Photo by Andy Sharp.

5-year-old Myra Shahi admires the bicycle given to her by Georgetown Free Bikes, a non-profit that provides bicycles free of charge to those who need one (www.georgetownfreebikes.org) as she prepares to ride in the Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The Georgetown Sertoma Club sponsors the 4th of July Freedom Festival each year in San Gabriel Park. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sertoma July 4 celebration in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Friday, July 12, 2024

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July 4 brings city, county closures

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 1, 2024
Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county operations will resume on Friday, July 5.
Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)

Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Lifeguards provide summer safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The public pools in Georgetown serve as a cooling place for residents during the scorching Texas summers. A common character seen at public pools are the city lifeguards.
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