Hello Georgetown!
I hope you are staying safe and warm through this cold weather. Warmer temperatures will be here before we know it!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted photos! I’m excited to begin featuring these, starting with our first one this week! Special thanks to Heather Beckham Photography for this week’s featured image!
February is here and with it, lots of community events! On February 10th Seeds of Strength is hosting their annual Wine, Women, Chocolate and Giving event! We also have our Valentine’s Day Guide full of lots of local events, deals from local businesses and more! You can find details about all of these events in this week’s newsletter.
I’d like to give a big welcome to three new members of our Business Directory: Whiskers Luxury Cat Boarding, Boutique & Supplies, Clearly Branded and Hill Country Kettle Korn! Welcome! You can read all of their directory listings in the newsletters below.
As the winter storm makes it’s way out of Georgetown, be sure to follow our Winter Storm Closures and Updates page. We’ve been updating it throughout the storm with business and organization closures, delayed openings and other updates. If you want to know what’s open or closed during this freeze, stay tuned to that page.
In other news, we’ve got an update for you about the new location for Jimmy Vega’s Smokehouse, plus Faith in Action Georgetown has named their new executive director! We also have an article about Living Grace Canine Ranch and the work they are doing for senior dogs.
These are just a few updates we have for you this week – stay safe and warm!
As always, feel free to reach out and let us know how we can better serve you. Hello Georgetown exists for the community!
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Join the Hello Georgetown Local Deals Club!
We are passionate about promoting local business and uplifting and informing our community. Our newest program does just that!
As a subscribing member of the Hello Georgetown Local Deals Club, you will have monthly access to deals you can find at businesses right here in Georgetown! Each month, look for new deals such as buy one get one free or half off, discounts on purchases, and much more!
❤️ Contest: Georgetown’s Most Eligible Bachelor and Bachelorette
It’s time for the 1st Annual Georgetown’s Most Eligible Bachelor and Bachelorette Contest, brought to you by Spa Luxe!
❤️Guide: Valentine’s Day in Georgetown, Texas - 2022
Here’s our working list of both events and dinners/sweets specials for 2022, please let us know if you know of an event we’ve missed, add your event to our calendar and guide using the form in the link.
⭐ Event Spotlight: Seeds of Strength Gearing Up for Annual Wine, Women, Chocolate and Giving Event
The event will take place at the Celebrino Event Center at 51 County Road 107 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. RSVP by February 3 and register at seedsofstrength.org under Events.
💡 New Business Directory Member: Whiskers Luxury Cat Boarding, Boutique & Supplies
“We offer you a one of a kind boarding experience for felines – one that meets their needs in every way.”
💡 New Business Directory Member: Clearly Branded
Clearly Branded is a national distributor of top quality promotional products. Companies look to us because they are overwhelmed by trying to identify the right product solutions that will best match their marketing message.
💡 New Business Directory Member: Hill Country Kettle Korn
We are a kettle corn food truck selling sweet and salty kettle corn, sweet tea and limeade.
UPDATED: Winter Storm Closures and Updates – February 2022
Below are updates from the City of Georgetown, local businesses and organizations during the upcoming winter weather. While we are striving to update this page as frequently as possible, please click or tap the links highlighted in each organization’s name to connect to their most recent updates via the websites or Facebook.
UPDATE: Jimmy Vega’s Smokehouse Relocating in Georgetown!
The new location is set to open in the beginning of March. According to the business’s Facebook page, they will be temporarily not accepting customer orders while they make this transition.
Faith in Action Georgetown Names New Executive Director As Orcutt Retires
Faith in Action Georgetown has selected Lisa Hill as its new Executive Director as it heads into its 21st year of service to Georgetown seniors. Vickie Orcutt, who has led the organization for six years, will be retiring at the end of February, at which point she will take on a consulting role to help roll out new transportation programs that have been in the works.
Living Grace Canine Ranch Brings New Life and Endless Love to Senior Dogs
Throughout each dog’s journey, from arrival to final moments, love resides at Living Grace. That’s the overarching mission of the organization and everything reflects that, right down to how the facilities are built.
BBB Tip: Love or Loss? Romance Scams in an Era of Digital Dating
“Con artists using romance scams rely on the kindness and trust of their victims more than any other type of scam,” said Heather Massey, vice president of communications for Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. “It is in our nature to want to help out others, especially when we are romantically involved. However, it is important to remain aware of the tactics used by scammers and remain cautious when pursuing a relationship with anyone that you haven’t met in person.”
📷 Submit Your Photo to Hello Georgetown’s Newsletter
Every week, Hello Georgetown publishes a newsletter with all the latest news and updates in our community.
In each newsletter, we use a featured image and would like to start incorporating more photos of Georgetown and from Georgetown photographers (of all skills and experiences!)
If you’d like one of your images to be considered for use in our newsletter, please fill out the form in the link below.
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.
See what’s coming soon and businesses that have recently opened.
Festivals and Events Calendar
There’s always something to do in Georgetown! Whether it’s hearing a local musician while eating some great food, attending one of our many festivals or participating in a 5K!
Check back often for the latest on events happening in our community!
Southwestern University Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedule
Georgetown is home to Texas’ first university, Southwestern University! In addition to their great academics, they also have great athletics!
Want to attend a basketball game to support the Southwestern Pirates? Check out the game schedule below!
What's Happening This Week at Gumbo's!
There’s always something exciting happening at Gumbo’s North on the Square! Check out the latest events calendar below to see what you can expect when you eat at Gumbo’s this week!
Jobs in Georgetown
Looking for a job in Georgetown?
Adopt a Pet in Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown is home to many wonderful animal shelters! We’ve teamed up with Wolf Ranch Town Center to bring you a page where you can see all the animals available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter located at 1855 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown, TX.
Also on the page, you’ll find helpful information about how you can adopt any of these animals, or help the shelter with fostering or reclaiming your lost pet.
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.
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.
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, and Sun City Farmers Market. Check them out for all kinds of good stuff!
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