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| Georgetown Water service area transfer
The City of Georgetown is exploring the sale of most of our 💧water service territory that is located outside City limits and our ETJ. Of the City's 74,000 current customer accounts, about 11,500 would be included in the sale.
The City is exploring this option to
✔️Better plan for future growth
✔️Manage the rising costs of water and infrastructure
✔️Focus our service territory to areas where we have a say in development
We are still early in this process. Visit our website for additional details, as well as an interactive map of the proposed transfer areas.
👀Watch this video to hear more about this plan from Georgetown City Manager David Morgan.
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| The City and social media
Howdy, Georgetown! We're glad you're following along on our social channels. Here is a quick breakdown of what we can and can’t do on City social media 👇
👀 Why don’t I see your posts?
Facebook decides what shows in your feed. To see more from us, go to our Page → tap Following → choose Favorites/See First and turn on notifications. Engaging (likes/comments) also helps!
😉 Why do you sometimes post silly things?
Fun posts help boost engagement, so important info shows up in your feed too.
🚫 We cannot delete comments.
First Amendment rights protect public speech. The only time the City can remove comments is if they break our clearly outlined policy (things such as threats, harassment, foul language, or illegal content). Meta, however, sometimes removes comments for violations of its community standards.
❓ Where did your comment go?
If you don’t see your own or others’ posts, it’s likely a Meta filter issue, not the City hiding anything. Try adjusting your Facebook feed or filters to “all comments” instead of “most relevant.”
We use social media to share info, answer questions, and keep Georgetown connected. Thanks for being part of the conversation!
Follow us on Facebook here.
Follow us on Instagram here.
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| Monday: Labor Day closures
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| This weekend: Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Ready to shop 'til you drop? 🛍️ Downtown Georgetown is gearing up for the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale happening tomorrow through Monday (Aug. 29-Sept. 1)!
🌟 Join us for four days of fantastic finds and fabulous food! From trendy boutiques to cozy cafes, our charming streets have it all. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local businesses and snag amazing deals.
📅 Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1
📍 Downtown Georgetown
🔗 For more information
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| Monday: Trash/recycling pickup changing to 7 a.m.
⚠️Heads up Georgetown! Residential Texas Disposal Systems ♻️ solid waste/recycling will return to its regular pickup time of 🕕 7 a.m. starting this Monday, Sept. 1. TDS will pick up on Labor Day.
All 🗑️carts should be at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your designated pick-up day.
Sign up for schedule reminders and alerts.
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| Loose pet? Visit a 🧑🚒fire station!
Found a loose dog or cat 🐕🐈 and don't know where to go? The 🚒Georgetown Fire Department can help with that, too!
All 7 fire stations in the City have 🔍microchip scanners, and if the pet is microchipped, our firefighters can help connect lost pets with their owners. Dogs and cats without microchips can still be taken to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Fire Dog Koda approves this message 🐶🔥.
Find out more...
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| Preparedness Level: Expert 📦
September is your month to get ready for anything:
⚡ SkyWarn classes: Learn to track severe weather
📰 Scanning says: Digitize your important papers
🎒 Go bag giveaway: Start your emergency kit
Find out more...
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| 📣 Water rebates for Fiscal Year 2025 are closing soon
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| Get ready for Love Where You Live month
🌟 September is almost here—and that means it’s Love Where You Live month in Georgetown! 💚
We’ve got a full calendar of events to help keep our city clean and beautiful:
🗑️ Community Collection Event – Sept. 13
🔋 Battery Blitz – Sept. 18
💧 Rivery Park Cleanup – Sept. 19
🏠 Household Hazardous Waste Collection (registration required) – Sept. 20
Mark your calendars 📅 and join us in showing your Georgetown pride!
Find out more...
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| Georgetown Job Fair: Sept. 4
Join us for the 2025 Community and Veterans Job Fair hosted by the City of Georgetown, in partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission and Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.
📅 Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025
🕘 9 a.m.-noon
📍 Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
🏢Businesses from Georgetown and the surrounding area will be onsite, accepting applications and resumes.
Job fair is open:
🎖️ 9-10 a.m. to veterans and their families
💼 10 a.m.-noon to the general public
Registration encouraged.
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| Share your thoughts on the City’s proposed budget
City Manager David Morgan presented the proposed Georgetown FY 2026 budget Aug. 12, which 💵includes:
✔️ 70 new staff positions in various departments including 21 new 👮 police +👩🚒 fire positions
✔️ New fire station design and public safety equipment
✔️ Transportation projects and park improvements
Additional revenue is needed to cover the 📈increased cost to manage growth (such as major infrastructure projects 🚧, development pressures 🏗️, and employee retention 👷).
📊More facts about the City budget📊
--Williamson County’s Tax Appraisal District establishes property valuations, not the City.
--The City's portion of your property tax bill is about 20%.
--Georgetown's tax rate is among the lowest in the region.
--The revenue the General Fund gets from property taxes amounts to $23 million, which is 20% of our general fund budget. The police department's budget alone is more than $27 million.
--Where you live affects your rates: If you live in a municipal utility district, you will have different rates than people who do not.
--The City has been working on this budget through City Council meetings since January, including a ~3.5-hour workshop on July 8.
--The City’s annual street maintenance program is funded by a quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters every four years and helps extend the life span of our roadways and prevent damage that can lead to more costly repairs. You can read more about it here.
--The City does not tax gas or collect/charge toll road fees. The City gets 2% of the 8.25% you pay in sales tax.
--The City is limited in what we can do to manage growth, particularly in our extraterritorial jurisdiction and outside City limits, which is where we are seeing the most growth for our services.
Georgetown offers a free academy to help everyone understand the ins and outs of their local government. We encourage everyone here who is interested in learning more to sign up for the Civic Leadership Academy next year.
Provide comment on the budget through askGTX by Sept. 5.
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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| Aug. 26 City council highlights
The Georgetown City Council met for about ~6 hours Tuesday. Watch the full recordings at georgetowntexas.gov/gtv. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is Sept 9. Presentations + documents: georgetowntexas.gov/agendas
Some highlights from the meetings:
During workshop, council discussed…
⚡ Electric Utility cost of service and rate model update
🚽 Northlands wastewater treatment facility presentation
During the meeting, council approved…
📢 First readings for: FY 2026 budget, electric rate ordinance changes, miscellaneous utility fees update, 2025 annual service plan update and assessment roll for Georgetown Village PID
📃 First readings for: Unified development code text amendment, water and sewer rate increases, and associated fees
🖋️ Creation of the Heirloom Public Improvement District located at 751 and 1050 County Road 248, and 10351 Ranch to Market 2338
📸 Recognition by Police and Fire chiefs of students and parents who started a summer workout program in their neighborhood and exhibited the key attributes of the council vision: loving where we live, work, play, and educate, and making a safer, friendly community.
Find out more...
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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:
📍Austin Avenue southbound outside lane closed Seventh to Eighth streets Aug. 25-Sept. 5
📍Austin Avenue northbound outside lane closed Fifth to Sixth streets Aug. 18-Sept. 5
📍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
📍Downtown streets closed for Market Days: Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8
📍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.
Check closures online here.
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 repaving work is scheduled for Aug. 18-22 in the Quail Valley neighborhood.
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Pet of the Week
Harvey is an 8-year-old heartthrob who’s as easygoing as they come. He enjoys tug toys, leisurely walks, and car rides, and he’s been described by his foster as housebroken, sweet, and very chill. With his calm nature and love for gentle pets, Harvey is the perfect companion for anyone looking for a laid-back best friend.
You can meet Harvey 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)
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