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Former Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Executive Director Mary Jane Berry has passed the torch to Georgetown resident James Lavender. The group helps spread awareness while helping those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.

Former Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Executive Director Mary Jane Berry has passed the torch to Georgetown resident James Lavender. The group helps spread awareness while helping those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.

Georgetown Parkinson’s group sees new leadership, continued community service

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 4, 2025
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and World Parkinson Day is April 11. Happy birthday to James Parkinson, the English surgeon whose 1817 work described what would later be named Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson color and symbol is the red tulip named for James Parkinson.
From left, Susan Cox, Liz Issleib, Becky Scogin, Carrie Marshall, Cheryl Coy of Good Neighbors GTX. (Courtesy Carrie Marshall.)

From left, Susan Cox, Liz Issleib, Becky Scogin, Carrie Marshall, Cheryl Coy of Good Neighbors GTX. (Courtesy Carrie Marshall.)

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Nonprofit Good Neighbors GTX aims to expand its reach

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Good Neighbors GTX started in fall 2023 when resident Susan Cox gathered a group of women from her ministry who were interested in helping out young women and children in the community.

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New Habitat for Humanity development brings 12 new homes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved a build permit March 6 for a new 1-acre development that will include 12 new homes built by Williamson County Habitat for Humanity. The Shepherd’s Village development will be located in Southeast Georgetown between 21st and 22nd streets.

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Get ready for Amplify Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Amplify Wilco Day will generate funds for dozens of Williamson County nonprofit organizations this year March 5-6. Coordinated by I Live Here I Give Here, the fundraising campaign will benefit more than 70 Williamson County-serving nonprofits.
From left, Francis Cunningham, Paulette Taylor and Regina Durden organize events and partnerships for the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Francis Cunningham, Paulette Taylor and Regina Durden organize events and partnerships for the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown association maintains Black history, brings people together

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
In the 1970s, a group of volunteers came together as the The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association to take care of the Afro-American Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Memorial Drive.
Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County celebrates, partners with orgs to better community

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 3, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners recognized several organizations for their positive impact on the community January 28.  Women Helping OthersCounty Commissioners proclaimed January 28 as WHO Ladies of Sun City Day.
Fox Reality members Carla Gerlich, left, Renee Fox, top, and Deborah Everett, bottom, present a $30,000 check to Yesterday's Gone in front of the company’s donated camper, The Fox Den on December 17. Yesterday's Gone Executive Director Loree Tamayo, far right, gave them a tour of the camper. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Fox Reality members Carla Gerlich, left, Renee Fox, top, and Deborah Everett, bottom, present a $30,000 check to Yesterday's Gone in front of the company’s donated camper, The Fox Den on December 17. Yesterday's Gone Executive Director Loree Tamayo, far right, gave them a tour of the camper. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Hearts of the Home

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 27, 2024
In a little over half a year since its grand opening, transitional housing nonprofit Yesterday’s Gone has doubled in staff and the tiny homes offered to women who are recovering from past abuse or trauma.
After her flight, Army veteran Emily Johnson waits for a Dream Flights hat signed by pilot Hunter Stuckey. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

After her flight, Army veteran Emily Johnson waits for a Dream Flights hat signed by pilot Hunter Stuckey. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Veterans’ dreams take flight

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
On a brisk November morning at Georgetown airport’s Cutter Aviation hangar, veterans and their spouses from The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living waited anxiously for their Dream Flight.
Red shovels are lined up to break ground on Williamson County’s Isaiah 117 House Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Red shovels are lined up to break ground on Williamson County’s Isaiah 117 House Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Nonprofit begins construction on new house for foster kids

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 11, 2024
 After two years of preparation, Isaiah 117 House is building a home in Georgetown for children transitioning into the foster care system. The Tennessee-based nonprofit broke ground on its Williamson County home on Sunday, November 10.
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