News Flash

County celebrates National Public Works Week

The Georgetown County Public Services Department thanked and honored its staff with a luncheon and awards presentation on Thursday. The event was in honor of National Public Works Week, which annually pays tribute to the men and women responsible for buil...

Seven Community Cleanups in District 7 set for May 22

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted people and businesses across the globe in innumerable ways. In Georgetown County, one of the impacts residents might find surprising is an increase in litter on roadways. The pandemic prevented inmate workers from the county...

County seeks residents’ help in pinpointing areas with flooding issues

The Georgetown County Stormwater Division is embarking on a master plan to address flooding and drainage system issues across the county, and it’s looking for the help of residents. 

The master planning project will take place in phases,...

Environmental Services Division helps communities cleanup

No one likes to see roadside litter in their neighborhood. Not only is it an eyesore, but statistically, it attracts more litter — people are more like to litter in places where they see litter already exists. Unfortunately, an increase in the a...

Aerial mosquito spraying scheduled

Due to significant increase in the mosquito population across the county following recent rain events, Georgetown County Mosquito Control will conduct aerial spraying next week.

Weather allowing, aerial spraying will take place between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Oct. 23

After a year-and-a-half-long hiatus due to the pandemic, Georgetown County Environmental Services is bringing back its semi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at Waccamaw High School.

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Donation will improve Litchfield beach access

The Grand Strand Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation donated $20,000 to Georgetown County to help underwrite the cost of rebuilding a 75-foot beach access walkway at Litchfield Beach. The walkway will improve the access at First Street to better serve pub...

Public Services employees win awards

Georgetown County Public Services recognized three of its most outstanding employees today during a luncheon to honor staff. George Montgomery received the Customer Service Award, Nancy Wall received the Professional Achievement Award, and Sheryl Gibbs wa...