Hello Georgetown!
What a beautiful week it’s been – except for some brief rain, it’s been sunshine all around!
With August just around the corner, we’ve got two guides you’ll definitely want to check out. Our Tax Free weekend guide gives you all the details on how the upcoming Texas sales tax holiday works and what purchases qualify (and don’t qualify) during that weekend. Additionally, as you’re gearing up for back to school, we have a full list of events for kids and parents alike, plus helpful articles as you’re out shopping for school supplies.
Hello Georgetown is also excited to welcome two new business directory members! Pupology is on a mission to help pet parents with the important job of feeding their pets a healthier diet – we have all the details in their listing below.
Also, be sure to check out our other newest directory member: Anchored offers support for your mind, body, and soul with their team of Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a Nutritionist, a Health Coach, a DNA Specialist, Aestheticians, and a Licensed Massage Therapist.
We also have new details about Aldi and their newest location coming to Georgetown! They’ve told us they will be opening August 12, so mark your calendars and check out our previous reporting on their new location. Speaking of updates, we also have an update about The Hacienda at Georgetown and the addition of a celebrity chef to their team. Details are below.
It other news, a local pie shop is now offering their specialty pies at The Golden Rule, candidates can now file for the District 6 special election, and the city is asking residents to give feedback about next year’s budget.
Also, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is asking for your help as they continue to operate at overcapacity. There are lots of ways to help including helping reunite lost pets with their owners, adopting, fostering and more. Learn more in this week’s newsletter.
These are just a few of the stories we have for you this week – you can also catch the latest news in Georgetown every week in The Poppy Podcast on our website or wherever you find your podcasts!
As always, feel free to reach out and let us know how we can better serve you. Hello Georgetown exists for the community!
Have a great week!
Digital Marketing Executive and Community Outreach Coordinator
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Tax Free Weekend Guide – 2021
Tax Free Weekend in Texas will take place starting August 6, 2021 and continue through midnight on August 8, 2021.
Back to School Guide – 2021
Summer is coming to a close and stores are filling their shelves with back-to-school supplies. A new school year will be here before you know it!
Here are the events and back-to-school articles you need to prepare for this upcoming year!
⭐ New Business Directory Member: Pupology
At Pupology, we are on a mission to help pet parents with the important job of feeding their pets a healthier diet. We believe in the power of a healthy gut to strengthen a pet’s immune system, and we believe in the power of information to make the best decisions PAWsible!
⭐ New Business Directory Member: Anchored
Nestled in Historic Georgetown, Anchored is a calm environment that is full of knowledge, life experience, open minds, full hearts, with a clear vision that welcomes all, embraces differences, that shares love and kindness and creates contagious peace.
UPDATE: Aldi Coming to Georgetown!
“Our new Georgetown, Texas store is on track to open August 12,” Karla Waddleton, ALDI Rosenberg Division Vice President, told Hello Georgetown. “We look forward to serving Georgetown residents and providing them with the best grocery shopping experience. We will be sure to reach out with more details closer to the Grand Opening date, including Grand Opening activities.”
UPDATE: The Hacienda at Georgetown Coming to Georgetown!
Hello Georgetown spoke with the company and has learned they’ve officially hired on a celebrity chef who will bring his cuisine to the senior living community and the public restaurant set to be opened there.
Lulu’s Pie Shoppe Now Offering Specialty Pies at The Golden Rule
Brad Strittmatter, co-owner of The Golden Rule, told Hello Georgetown adding Lulu’s Pie Shoppe was a natural fit for their expanding dessert menu.
Local Expert Talks Avoiding and Treating Snake Bites
As the warmer summer temperatures continue and individuals and families get in those last minute outdoor activities before school starts, a local expert is reminding people about the potential for snake encounters and even snake bites.
‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ to be Screened at Back-to-School Teen Movie Night
As the warmer summer temperatures continue and individuals and families get in those last minute outdoor activities before school starts, a local expert is reminding people about the potential for snake encounters and even snake bites.
City Hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30
The symposium will feature a lunch and keynote presentation by real estate economist Mark G. Dotzour on the economic outlook for investors and business decision makers.
Candidate Filing Period Starts for District 6 Special Election
The first day to file for candidates who wish to run for the District 6 Georgetown City Council seat is Wednesday, July 28. The filing deadline is Aug. 16.
City Asks for Residents’ Feedback about Next Year’s Budget
The preliminary budget totals $483 million and decreases the City’s property tax rate by 1.4 cents (from 41.8 cents per $100 valuation to 40.4 cents).
WCRAS Asks Public to Adopt, Foster or Rescue to Relieve Overcapacity
Summer is typically a busy time of the year for the shelter, April Peiffer, Community Programs Coordinator for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, told Hello Georgetown. Between an increase in kitten intakes, as well as a slowdown in adoptions during the summer months, the shelter is usually very full.
BBB: Save Money and Avoid Scammers this Back-to-School Season
With the majority of consumers turning to online marketplaces for their shopping needs this year, it is important to exercise caution before making an online purchase.
🎧 Listen to The Poppy Podcast
The Poppy Podcast with Sydney Decker features the latest community news, business updates and events happening in Georgetown, Texas.
Each episode is less than 15 minutes and released each Saturday morning.
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.
Swimming Guide - 2021
Yippee! Because summer might just be the best time of the year! We have compiled a handy list of summer aquatics in Georgetown. Whether you are looking for a place to swim, a splash pad for the tots, swim lessons for adults or children, lifeguard lessons or a swim team – we have you covered!
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!
Jobs in Georgetown
Looking for a job in Georgetown?
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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