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Williamson County, Georgetown observe Labor Day

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Williamson County and Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.  Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, according to the press release.
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Killing painkiller

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County recognizes employees of the year

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized its employees of the year and project team of the year for 2023 during the August 22 meeting. The award recipients were selected by a committee with 29 nominations over five categories.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco Commissioners Court approves proposed 2024 budget

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners on August 22 unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year on first reading and will vote on the finalized budget and tax rate during their next meeting.  The proposed expenditures to the general fund amount for FY 2024 totals $313.4 million.
Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Vintage shop Florence Marketplace offers customers something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Florence Marketplace is a vintage store selling antiques and gifts in downtown Florence. Co-owned by Justin Gibson, the space is designed using a three pronged approach. The “Modern Mercantile” area sells giftable items like cosmetics, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and other drygoods.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors food pantry in Bartlett helps East Wilco families

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Since 2019, a small effort by Bartlett resident Stephanie Myers to help neighbors in need has blossomed into a local food pantry, serving about 500 families per month. Neighbors Serving Neighbors collects food items and goods to distribute to families in eastern Williamson County.
Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

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Williamson County Commissioners approves 84-acre plat in Weir

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court on August 8 approved the final plat for an 83.86-acre subdivision located on County Road 153 to County Road 156 near Weir.    According to the plat plan, the project will consist of 25 lots of estate residences. Each plot of land averages out to 3.35 acres.
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