š± How will Georgetownās new rates, roads and restaurants affect you?
Georgetown, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Georgetown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Georgetownās new rates, roads and restaurants affect you?
- Want help restoring your historic Georgetown home this year?
- Would you recognize a stroke fast enough to help a Georgetown neighbor?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 5 most-read Georgetown-area stories from May (communityimpact.com) ā From a planned Texas Roadhouse and a new HTeaO to major Austin Avenue traffic design changes, several projects are reshaping daily life in Georgetown. City utility customers should also prepare for higher water, wastewater and stormwater bills starting October 1. Sun City residents can look forward to a new 9-hole golf course aimed at shorter, more accessible rounds. 
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2. Preservation Georgetown accepting applications for restoration grants (wilcosun.com) ā Historic property owners in Georgetown can now apply for Preservation Georgetownās 2026 restoration grants, which have already invested over $125,000 into saving local landmarks. Applications are open through July 15, with awards announced during the December Home Tour. The program focuses on exterior repairs that protect the cityās character as growth continues. Ā Ā Ā
3. Stroke Awareness Month: Knowing the signs could save a life (wilcosun.com) ā A stroke coordinator at St. Davidās Georgetown Hospital explains how quickly recognizing symptoms and calling 911 can dramatically improve outcomes for local patients. The piece walks you through the āBE FASTā checklist, treatment timelines, and everyday prevention steps so Georgetown families can spot trouble early and support loved ones through recovery. Ā Ā Ā
4. Rapid growth and new opportunities in America's new boomtowns (cw33.com) ā Georgetown is singled out as one of Americaās top āboomtowns,ā with housing, jobs, and local economic output all surging over the past five years. The report compares Georgetownās rapid growth to other fast-growing Texas and national cities, underscoring both new opportunities and the pressures that come with such expansion. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I've just had a free HVAC checkup that the City of Georgetown paid for, The company that came out was A Plus Air.
The technician did an excellent job. I had just had another company out that had told me my capacitor was at a low percentage. Jon with A Plus Airā¦ (Nextdoor Sun City) - Hello neighbors,
Is there someone on here who mows lawns and trims that would be available today or tomorrow ? I've called several companies but they wont come outā¦ (Nextdoor Serenada)
- Touchmark Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Georgetown. Apply here.
- McAlister's Deli - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Georgetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Georgetown here.
Ok Georgetown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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