r/georgetowntx

Before you scream we're full - I'm not looking to turn Georgetown into Austin, NYC, Cali or North Jersey (where we are being transferred from)

My wife is being transferred to Georgetown, and I am being tasked with finding a house. Kids are grown and flown (but would like a spare bedroom or 2) - any particular area I should start my search? Anything to stay away from? We're in our late 40s; and would like a chill place to call home for 2 or so years

Just moved into our first house in Georgetown and the yard is already more work than we expected. Looking for somebody local for basic mowing for a little while until we get more settled in.

Hello! I am helping out a woman who is currently jobless/homeless. The issue is that she does not have a current ID - she is working to get one, and finally got a SS card. What are her options for work, if any? She has housing options in the South Fork Wolf Ranch area (I live right next to the shopping center, and I’m letting her stay with me a few nights a week), or at I-35 and Leander. She does not have transportation. She’s otherwise able-bodied, very kind and motivated. Any suggestions would be helpful!

My family is moving to Georgetown in July. My husband is getting out of the military, so we’re moving back to his home state. I’m pretty desperate to have a job lined up so our income doesn’t stop. It is also required to have an offer letter to get approved for a rental home. We’re out of state, so it makes things harder and interviews will need to be done virtually. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I have tons of customer service, serving experience, and health/ fitness experience. Thank you!

I’d prefer face to face as opposed to online.
Thanks!

Water availability is one of the biggest concerns about the city that we hear from Georgetown residents. If you're not a subscriber to the paper, here are some basic takeaways from the article. Let us know if you have any questions and I'll see if we can ask the city some follow ups to provide answers in the coming weeks:

• Georgetown City Council approved a term sheet for a Water Supply Agreement with Recharge Water LP to provide the city with a long-term groundwater supply starting in 2030.

• Through the agreement, the city will get 34,800 acre-feet of water per year for up to 30 years from the Carizo-Wilcox Aquifer.

• The cost of the water reservation fees will be kept confidential until the agreement is finalized later this year. The paper will report those terms once they're available through public records.

• This agreement will not decrease water rates, but should help make rate increases more predictable and manageable over time, according to the city.

My wife and I recycle bottles/cans/plastic and create about a bag a week. Does anyone know a good place to bring them?

I went to HEB today, but they were sold out. Where else is a solid bet to have lamb chops?

Hi everyone. My son is autistic and will be starting kindergarten soon at the school we are currently zoned for. I’m really nervous about the transition and would love to hear real experiences from other parents, especially parents of autistic or special needs children.

How has your experience been with the school’s SPED program, teachers, communication, inclusion, safety, and overall support? Did your child feel understood and cared for?

If you had a negative experience, I’d appreciate hearing that too. And if there are other elementary schools in the area that you strongly recommend looking into instead, I would really appreciate those recommendations as well.

This is all very new and overwhelming for me, and I just want to make the best decision possible for my son. Thank you so much!!

Does everyone in Georgetown have lousy water pressure?

Pretty much the title. I’m ready to grow out my graying natural color but I’ve only come across one stylist saying they could help and she quoted the first visit at $640. I’m willing to drive to surrounding areas, including Austin if there is someone that’s really good at these transitions. Thanks!

Hello everyone. I am posting to see who would be interested in me setting up a GroupMe group for us to talk, plan, and have a single place to check for last-minute updates or cancellations.

I am also interested in seeing if anyone else is available to help lead some of the hikes, post online, or help in other ways.

I have been busy with life and stuff lately, but I have met a few of you out in the wild and have been asked if we are getting the group back together, so I wanted to post on here and see who is interested.

Post your thoughts and questions below.

Are there paved bike trails in Georgetown? I come from a city with many Greenway and tracks-to-trails. I definitely don't road ride.