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Tuesday, February 17, 2026New Friends Centre opens at Georgetown Library
Contact: Jackie Broach, Public Information Officer Phone: (843) 545-3164 E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Friends Centre opens at Georgetown LibraryGEORGETOWN COUNTY – The Georgetown County Library is pleased to welcome a new chapter of community engagement with the opening of the Friends of the Georgetown Library Centre, now located in the former Heritage Center space at the main library branch in Georgetown.The new Friends Centre had a soft opening last week after the winter
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Monday, February 02, 2026WINTER STORM GIANNA NEWS RELEASE #3
Contact: Jackie Broach, Public Information Officer Phone: (843) 545-3164 E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGeorgetown County offices & facilities to be closed Monday; extreme cold warning still in effectGEORGETOWN COUNTY – All Georgetown County offices and facilities, including the landfill and recycling centers, will be closed on Monday, February 2 due to after-effects from Winter Storm Gianna.Although the majority of the County received less snow than was forecast, refreezing is
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Thursday, January 29, 2026County prepares for winter storm, offers safety tips for residents
Jan. 29, 2026Contact: Jackie Broach, Public Information Officer Phone: (843) 545-3164 E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County prepares for winter storm, offers safety tips for residents GEORGETOWN COUNTY – A Winter Storm Watch and an Extreme Cold Watch have been issued in Georgetown County for this weekend. Based on current forecasting from the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the county is anticipated to receive about 3 inches of snow on Saturday.Flurries could begin
Thursday, January 22, 2026Georgetown County moves to OPCON 2, encourages residents to make preparations for winter storm
Contact:Jackie Broach, public information officerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County moves to OPCON 2, encourages residents to make preparations for winter storm GEORGETOWN COUNTY — Georgetown County government will increase its readiness level at noon today in preparation for extreme cold and the possibility of ice in some parts of the county over the weekend and into early next week. The County’s Emergency Management Division has upgraded to
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Monday, January 05, 2026Georgetown County announces organizational restructuring to improve efficiency, service delivery
Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County announces organizational restructuring to improve efficiency, service deliveryGEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — Georgetown County will kick off the new year by implementing a series of organizational changes aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening coordination across departments and supporting major county initiatives.As part of this realignment, the County
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Monday, November 24, 2025RIA awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure $23 million in grant funding
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseNov. 24, 2025 RIA awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure $23 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C.— The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 21 projects, totaling approximately $23 million, to address critical infrastructure needs related to public health, water quality and resiliency, while also improving capacity for economic opportunities.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025Georgetown County welcomes Carla Harvey as Public Services Director
Georgetown County welcomes Carla Harvey as Public Services DirectorGeorgetown County is excited to welcome Carla Harvey, P.E., as the newest member of its executive team. An experienced engineer and longtime public servant, Harvey joined the staff this week as the new Director of Public Services. She succeeds Ray Funnye, who retired this summer after leading the department for more than three decades. Harvey brings to Georgetown County nearly two decades of experience in local government. She most recently
Thursday, November 13, 2025Yuletide Home Tour returns with new stops and historic highlights
Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yuletide Home Tour returns with new stops and historic highlightsGEORGETOWN, S.C. — The Friends of the Georgetown Library are inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate the season with a beloved local tradition: The 23rd annual Yuletide Home Tour, set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, The event offers a rare opportunity to step inside beautifully decorated homes, churches and
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Friday, October 31, 2025Georgetown County Council Chambers to undergo audio/visual system upgrade
Contact: Jackie Broach, Public Information Officer Phone: (843) 545-3164 E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County Council Chambers to undergo audio/visual system upgrade GEORGETOWN COUNTY — Georgetown County Council Chambers will undergo an audio/visual system upgrade over the next several weeks. While the project will bring important technical improvements, the changes may not be immediately noticeable to the public when meetings resume in the space in
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025Game, set, recycle: Stables Tennis Center gives ‘dead’ tennis balls new life
Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Game, set, recycle: Stables Tennis Center gives ‘dead’ tennis balls new lifePAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Waccamaw Regional Tennis Center at Stables Park has quietly joined a growing environmental movement — recycling used tennis balls to keep them out of local landfills and waterways.Through a partnership with RecycleBalls, a national nonprofit that collects and repurposes tennis balls,
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Thursday, October 23, 2025Workshop on Saturday aims to eliminate confusion about recycling
Oct. 23, 2025Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Workshop on Saturday aims to eliminate confusion about recyclingGEORGETOWN, S.C. — Recycling and composting are about to get a little less complicated for Georgetown County residents, thanks to a pair of upcoming workshops hosted by the county’s Environmental Services Division.Staff Environmentalist Maureen Mulligan said the sessions are designed to help residents better
