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| 📢 Our July FlashVote survey results are in
Here's what your neighbors said about the Georgetown Police Department:
👮 71 percent of responders said they had no interaction with GPD in the past 12 months. Of those who reported interactions with the police, 96 percent said they felt they were treated professionally. 🤝GPD hosts several community events every year and will continue to find ways to connect with the community.
🙏 92 percent of responders express trust in Georgetown Police—thank you! We also saw positive shifts in trust over the past year with 14 percent saying they trust GPD a little or a lot more now and 77 percent reporting no change in the level of trust.
👉 21 percent of responders provided suggestions about how the department could increase community trust including:
💙stronger community engagement
💙increased visibility
💙improved traffic enforcement
💙more attention to marginalized or underserved communities such as the unhoused, race relations, and increased neighborhood patrols
🤩 Our favorite takeaway: Georgetown Police has strong community support. We love taking care of our community and are glad to hear you trust us too!
Find the raw survey data, our after action report, and more.
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| Closing today: Final Blue Hole Park survey
The final draft for the future of Blue Hole Park is done, and we want your feedback!
In the previous surveys, we gathered valuable insights into the community’s overall needs, interests, preferences, and priorities. This third and final survey aims to understand what matters most and close the loop on public engagement.
Your input will help shape future Blue Hole plans and ensure we focus on the features that best serve our community. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Take the survey before it closes today (Thursday, July 31).
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| Today is National Intern Day
🎉Celebrating National Intern Day with Communications and Public Engagement Intern Kendall!
Check out her beginners guide to making the most of your internship:
🍳🥓Make a good breakfast
👗Dress to impress
💻Have an intern starter pack
🤝Get to know your team
💪Work hard!
Want to intern with Georgetown? Check out our job openings.
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| 🍻 Going fast: Get your Blazin' Beer Crawl tickets before Saturday 🔥
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| Recreation program registration opens next week
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| Call for artists: Painted Rain Barrel Project
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| Kittens at the library
We can't be more excited to host the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter at our library for KITTENS. That's right, folks! Kitten adoptions are back! 😻 😻 😻
⏰11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📅 Aug. 6
📍 Georgetown Public Library | 402 W. Eighth St.
If you just want to cuddle a kitten, visit us from 11-11:30 a.m. for our meet and greet time. If you want to take one of these adorable fuzzballs home, you can visit during this time to see which kitten might suit you best! This half hour is specifically for speed round cuddles, so no adoptions will take place until 11:30 a.m.
Kittens will come with their first round of shots and be spayed or neutered. The charge for adoption is $35.
Find out more...
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Sirens tested Saturday
📣 REMINDER: Outdoor warning sirens will be tested at ⏰ 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. There is a chance for rain that afternoon: Please look to the National Weather Service for forecast updates.
Sirens are tested:
📅 1st Saturday of the month
🖼️ When there is no threat of inclement weather
🌪️ The sirens are to alert those who are outside to threats such as a tornado
👋We wanted to call your attention to the text of this monthly article that these outdoor warning sirens are used to warn people who are ☑️outside that they need to ☑️take shelter. We know a lot of people are interested in emergency warning systems following the historic flooding in Central Texas last month. The City is having those conversations, too. Right now, the best way for you to get emergency alerts is to sign up for them at WarnCentralTexas.org and ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled on your mobile device.
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| Final sunset movie in San Gabriel Park
Hard to believe summer is already almost over, but we’ve only got one more screening for our 2025 Sunset Movie Series!
📽️ Aug. 8 in the Legacy Pavilion: "Wicked" singalong
The movie will start at 8 p.m. in San Gabriel Park. Come early for free popcorn, food trucks, games and activities!
Find out more...
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| Apply today for the 👮 Citizen’s Police Academy
The Georgetown Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy for this fall.
The eight-week course will run from 📅 Sept. 11 through Nov. 6. Classes will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the training rooms of the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, 3500 D.B. Wood Road.
The Citizen’s Police Academy is designed to educate the public about police protocols and procedures, as well as to enhance understanding of how the Georgetown Police Department serves the community. Classes are taught by officers within the 👮♀️ Police Department and provide citizens with an in-depth look at the inner workings of the department. Topics covered in the classes include the Code of Criminal Procedure, Accident Investigation, Use of Force, Crime Scene Investigation, Hostage Negotiations, SWAT, and Victim Services.
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
Find out more and apply today.
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| Texas special legislative session underway
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| Find lane closures on Waze, Google Maps
Georgetown drivers can view lane and road closures through Waze and Google Maps 🎉!
Thanks to a partnership 🤝 between the City and Waze, we can load active lane and road closures into the apps, whether it's for 🚧 a road project, ⛔ a right of way closure, 🎶 a festival, or others.
Street or lane closures include:
📍Williams Drive one northwest-bound lane closed Lakeway Drive to Park Meadows Boulevard July 7-Oct. 7
📍Williams Drive one southeast-bound lane closed Park Meadows Boulevard to Riverbend Drive July 7-Oct. 7
📍Cottontail Lane closures July 7-Oct. 7
📍Dog Iron Street closures July 7-Oct. 7
📍Austin Avenue Bridges: one lane open in each direction
📍D.B. Wood Road: one lane open in each direction
📍Downtown streets closed for Market Days: Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8
📍Rockride Lane closed SE Inner Loop to Carlson Cove June 16-Aug. 4
📍Southwestern Boulevard closed from University Park Drive to Davidson Ranch Road
Know before you go: Check your 🗺️ Waze or Google Maps app before you leave for the best route.
While it won’t show up on Waze or Google maps, our annual street maintenance work is underway. Look for posts on Nextdoor and door hangers for when work is scheduled for your area.
Street sealant work (high-performance pavement sealant) started July 28 in the Wolf Ranch Hilltop and Wolf Ranch South Fork neighborhoods.
Check closures online here.
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Pet of the Week
Tony is about a year old and was found lost after the Central Texas floods in July. We don’t know what his life was like before he came to the shelter, but we do know this: he’s safe now, and he’s learning that slowly but surely. Shy and reserved at first, Tony warms up with patience—and a few well-timed treats. Volunteers describe him as “easy,” “sweet,” and “gentle,” and they’re dedicated to showing him that people can be kind. With time and love, we know Tony will blossom into a loyal companion.
You can meet Tony at the shelter's main campus at 1855 SE Inner Loop. Open daily from noon-6 p.m., no appointment is required!
Walk-ins are welcome during open hours: 🕛 noon to 6 p.m. daily
📍Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter | 1855 SE Inner Loop
📍Red Poppy Adoptique | 110 W.L. Walden Drive (dogs only)
Find out more...
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