Bring On The Sunshine! Hello Georgetown! What a crazy couple of weeks it's been! I hope you and your family is recovering from the recent winter weather that hit Georgetown and all of Texas. Be … Read More...
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This Week in Georgetown
Bring On The Sunshine!
Hello Georgetown!
What a crazy couple of weeks it’s been! I hope you and your family is recovering from the recent winter weather that hit Georgetown and all of Texas. Be sure to check out our article with details on the City’s tree limb clean up efforts, you’ll find it in this week’s newsletter.
We also have a couple of businesses to introduce you to – they are the newest members of our Business Directory! Check out details about Lift Salon and Heather Beckham Photography, we have links to their listings. You definitely want to give those a read!
Plus, we have some new businesses open or soon to open in our community, and Wolf Ranch has launched a contest to help them name the new children’s play area at their shopping center. All the details on these and more events and updates can be found in this week’s newsletter.
Thank you for making Hello Georgetown your source for community news and events, and remember – Hello Georgetown exists for YOU. If you are a business owner, how can we promote you? Email havingfun@hellogeorgetown.com or call the office at 512-843-6090.
Enjoy this week’s newsletter!
Sydney Decker
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Where to Buy Cloth Face Masks Locally and Beyond
- Say Hello to Letters to the Editor
- New Business Directory Member: Lift Salon
- New Business Directory Member: Heather Beckham Photography
- GTX Soapshop Open in Georgetown!
- A Gift of Time Receives Moody Foundation Support
- Wilco AgriLife Extension Office Offering Cooking Up a Cottage Food Business, Food Handler’s Certification
- Georgetown Animal Shelter 2021 Free Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats
- New Starbucks Location Coming to Georgetown!
- UPDATED: Tree Limb Cleanup for City Residents
- Wolf Ranch Town Center Launches Contest to Name Children’s Play Area
- Easter Egg Hunts & Events Georgetown 2021
- Permits for Winter Storm Damage Repairs
- Coming Soon to Georgetown
And Much More!
Thank you for reading!
“Thanks for continuing your reporting in good times and bad. You are two of G’town’s treasures. Be safe. Be well.” ~Laraine
“We really appreciate your efforts to keep our community up to date with changes during this difficult time.” ~William Schoen
Where to Buy Cloth Face Masks Locally and Beyond
Hey Everybody, we have gathered some resources for ordering cloth masks. These resources were supplied to us by our readers and the vendors themselves, we have several sources in Georgetown and a few beyond.
Say Hello to Letters to the Editor
One of our favorite things is to hear about the wonderful and positive things happening in our community. As part of our 2021 expansion efforts, we are excited to bring you our Letters to the Editor section!
Letters to the Editor is dedicated to highlighting the good happening all throughout our community – we can’t wait to hear what you have to share!
Learn more, and submit your own letter.
New Business Directory Member: Lift Salon
Lift Salon is a small business based in Georgetown, Texas owned and operated by free-spirited women pursuing their passion for hair and people.
View the Business Directory listing
New Business Directory Member: Heather Beckham Photography
Heather Beckham is a professional photographer in the Georgetown area. She has been in business for 6 years doing photo shoots and loves it! Her focus is on family photography.
View the Business Directory Listing
GTX Soapshop Open in Georgetown!
GTX Soapshop is open in Georgetown!
The company was started by Tara Smith and John Larkin, owners and artisan soapmakers, who told Hello Georgetown they wanted to create a soap that was more moisturizing with less chemicals, especially as hand washing has increased during the ongoing pandemic.
A Gift of Time Receives Moody Foundation Support
The donation will support A Gift of Times’ efforts to establish an adult day program in Georgetown. The donation will be applied to the building project’s capital fund and used to purchase medical equipment, fixtures, PPE and related supplies necessary to finish out the nurse’s office and resting area.
Wilco AgriLife Extension Office Offering Cooking Up a Cottage Food Business, Food Handler’s Certification
Through this presentation, you can receive your Food Handler’s Certification in less than two hours! This certification is required for all food service employees in the state of Texas and is accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The class covers food safety practices including cross contamination, personal hygiene, time and temperature abuse (insufficient cooking).
Georgetown Animal Shelter 2021 Free Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats
Appointments are required for the free clinics, which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are not necessarily for low-income cat owners. Cats or kittens must be at least three months old.
New Starbucks Location Coming to Georgetown!
You may have seen the construction at the outdoor shopping mall off Williams Drive and S. Austin Avenue. A Starbucks spokesperson told Hello Georgetown the new location at 705 Williams Drive in Georgetown will open this summer.
UPDATED: Tree Limb Cleanup for City Residents
Limbs and brush should be piled at the curb by Thursday, March 4. Multiple crews are collecting tree limbs across the city.
Wolf Ranch Town Center Launches Contest to Name Children’s Play Area
The contest is open to anyone age 5 and older and entries will be accepted through Friday, March 12th. Name suggestions should be submitted through the mall website at wolfranchtowncenter.com. One winning name will be selected, and the winner will receive a $250 Visa Gift Card.
Easter Egg Hunts & Events Georgetown 2021
The Easter season is just around the corner, and with it – Easter egg hunts and events!
Here’s our working list for 2021, please let us know if you know of something we missed. Send an email to havingfun@hellogeorgetown.com.
Permits for Winter Storm Damage Repairs
From Feb. 20-March 23, the City will assess each repair situation reported by customers to determine if a permit is required. Permits are required when multiple water pipes are broken since those damages can affect the integrity of the plumbing system and fixtures. The City is waiving permit fees on a case by case basis during this monthlong assessment period.
“Hello Georgetown” is the best publication to come along to keep all Georgetown residents informed. It is a great way to cure our curiosity. People like to know what is happening in our town, whether it be entertainment, fun-filled events for the family, road improvements to move traffic, construction of new commercial and residential development.
“You take the guess work out of all that’s happening. Thank you for this publication and keeping us in the know.” ~Maryanne Denison
Coming Soon to Georgetown
With the massive amount of growth we are experiencing here, we continue to see new businesses coming to town on a regular basis. Starting next week, we will begin weekly updates of new businesses coming to Georgetown.
Click Here for What’s Coming Soon
Where To Get Help in Georgetown & Williamson County
Here’s our working list of places to get help if you need it in Georgetown and Williamson County. This is also a great list of places that could use your financial assistance if you’re able.
See The List with Links and Details Here.
Interactive Texas Map Showing Coronavirus Cases by County
We thought you might like to see this handy map from Fox 4 News! It’s interactive and it’s updated daily in all counties. Just mouse over the county you want to check on and it shows the number of cases confirmed for that county.
Georgetown is open for business!
Let’s help get our local economy moving again and support our great local businesses.
Free Parking, ATMs and Rest Rooms in Downtown Georgetown
We’ve created a page to help you navigate when you’re downtown for the Holidays, whether you’re new to town or just visiting it’s always good to know where to park for free, where to find a Rest Room and where to get a little cash from a nearby ATM. Find Maps and Details Here
Buy Fresh and Shop Local at Georgetown Farmer’s Markets
We have three Farmer’s Markets in Georgetown: Georgetown Farmers Market, Wolf Ranch Farmers Market, Sun City Farmers Market and South Fork Farmers Market. Check them out for all kinds of good stuff!
Want more events and businesses? Visit our Homepage, shop our Business Directory or follow us on Facebook.
Thanks for reading, see you around town!
Rob Hipp and John Montgomery
