This Week in Georgetown – July 29, 2022

Hello!

Here we are, already at the end of July! This summer just seems to have flown! School supplies are in stock and fall will be be here before you know it!

Let’s give a big hello to the newest members of our Business Directory: Sweet Lemon Kitchen, The Little Lemon at the Library, Brix and Ale and Gaby’s Gotcha Professional Organizing. Welcome! Learn more about each of their services in their Business Directory listings in this week’s newsletter.

In this week’s news, Huntington Learning Center of Georgetown is celebrating their 2nd anniversary! A big congrats to them! Read about their story and learn how you can celebrate with them at their upcoming Georgetown Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Also, mark your calendars for August 2nd when 4Nomads Travel will be hosting their Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Seminar and Photography Show, you can learn how to attend in this week’s newsletter.

Plus, Bucketeers is officially open in Georgetown, TX and BeLocal Georgetown, a newcomer guide, has officially launched in our community! You can read both of these stories below.

Also in this week’s headlines, Lake Georgetown parks and trails have reopened after being temporarily closed as firefighters battled a recent wildfire. Our gratitude goes out to all those who assisted in containing the fire.

As back-to-school season gets into gear, the Better Business Bureau is offering some tips and advice on how to stay safe while shopping for school supplies. You can read this article, and our annual Back-to-School guide, and our Sales Tax Holiday guide below.

These are just a few of the updates we have for you this week!

Photo of the Week: Cheri Freeman, Images by Cheri

In This Week’s Newsletter:

• WATCH: Georgetown Hometown Hero – Michael Price
• Guide: Sales Tax Holiday in Georgetown, TX – 2022
•  Guide: Back to School in Georgetown, TX brought you Huntington Learning Center of Georgetown
• Business Spotlight: Huntington Learning Center of Georgetown Celebrates 2 Years of Helping Kids
• Event Spotlight: 4Nomads Travel Hosting Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Seminar and Photography Show August 2nd
• New Business Directory Member: Sweet Lemon Kitchen
• New Business Directory Member: The Little Lemon at the Library
• New Business Directory Member: Brix & Ale
• New Business Directory Member: Gaby’s Gotcha Professional Organizing
• Bucketeers Open in Georgetown, TX!
• UPDATE: BeLocal Georgetown Officially Launches in Georgetown, TX
• Street Maintenance Sales Tax Election Called for Nov. 8
• UPDATED: Lake Georgetown Parks and Trails Reopened
• BBB Tip: Save Money and Avoid Scammers This Back-to-School Season
• Guide: Summer Camps in Georgetown, Texas brought to you by Code Ninjas Georgetown
• Guide: Swimming and Splash Pads in Georgetown, Texas brought to you by 512 Swim Co.
• Submit Your Photo to Hello Georgetown’s Newsletter
• Coming Soon to Georgetown – brought to you by Countryside Pet Resort
• Community Calendar – brought to you by Central Texas Mini Golf
• What’s Happening This Week at Gumbo’s!
• Jobs in Georgetown
• Adopt a Pet in Georgetown, Texas
• Where To Get Help in Georgetown & Williamson County
• Free Parking, ATMs and Rest Rooms in Downtown Georgetown
• Buy Fresh and Shop Local at Georgetown’s Farmer’s Markets

As always, feel free to reach out and let us know how we can better serve you. Hello Georgetown exists for the community!