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  1. Graphic reading &#34out with the .org and in with the new&#34 with .org crossed out

    County’s website to get new address, new look

    Frequent visitors to Georgetown County’s website will need to update their bookmarks. In an effort to strengthen public trust and enhance cybersecurity protections, the County will retire its current web address and move to gtcountysc.gov. Read on...
  2. an aerial view of the port from 2025

    County Council approves selection of firm for Port Master Plan

    During its April 7 meeting, Georgetown County Council voted to approve the selection of Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc., headquartered in Mount Pleasant, to develop a Master Plan for redevelopment efforts at the Georgetown Port. Read on...
  3. A bearded man in a suit stands in front of a wall emblazoned with the Georgetown County logo

    Wallace returns to Georgetown County as Emergency Manager

    Loren Wallace joined Georgetown County's Emergency Services team today as Emergency Manager, returning to the county where he spent seven years building relationships, leading operations and — when disaster struck — helping hold the community together. Read on...
  4. A closeup of the faces of a woman and young boy in clay sculpture

    Whispers of My Ancestor: Georgetown Library to unveil life-size statue connecting Harriet Tubman and

    ?A life-size bronze sculpture connecting two towering figures of American history will find its permanent home at the Georgetown Library this spring. Created by Wesley Wofford, it depicts Harriet Tubman whispering in the ear of a young James Bowley. Read on...
  5. streetfront view of a large brick building located at 1001 Front Street.

    County completes purchase of historic Customs House

    The century-old building known locally as the “old customs house” will become a new consolidated county administration building, replacing two nearby buildings currently in use. The sale has been finalized with a purchase price of $5.43 million. Read on...
  6. Georgetown County burn ban rescinded

    Georgetown County's burn ban was rescinded at 7 a.m. March 30. The weekend resulted in no wildfire responses across Georgetown County. Read on...
  7. Primary Election season is here: Dates voters need to know

    The 2026 election cycle is underway, and Georgetown County's Voter Registration and Elections Office wants residents prepared with the dates and details they need. Filing for state and local offices is currently open. Read on...
  8. Head and shoulders shot of Jim Taylor in a suit and tie against a blue background

    County Airport Manager appointed to State Aviation Board

    Jim Taylor, Georgetown County Airports Manager, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the SC Aviation Association. Taylor’s appointment reflects his leadership at the County’s two airports and his commitment to advancing aviation. Read on...
  9. A man in colonial garb plays a violin while standing next to an American flag.

    Library series explores S.C.'s Revolutionary War history

    A new public history initiative is bringing South Carolina's Revolutionary War story to life at all five Georgetown County Library branches throughout 2026, and the series is just getting started. Read on...
  10. A large boat is lifted from the Georgetown Harbor by a crane while a man directs from atop the crane

    Georgetown harbor cleanup reaches substantial completion

    The Georgetown harbor is cleaner and safer thanks to a major collaborative cleanup that removed abandoned and derelict vessels from its waters. Some had been there for years, not only acting as a source of pollution, but a safety hazard for boaters. Read on...
  11. Graphic illustration showing a coastal town underneath a shield with a dollar sign on it

    Fund balance reflects strategic planning, disaster preparedness

    A recent audit report for Georgetown County raised some eyebrows – not because it didn’t come back clean, but because the county has nearly double what it is required to maintain in its “reserve” fund. Here's a breakdown of why. Read on...
  12. Graphic featuring threats including hurricanes, tornadoes and floods

    County recognizes Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14

    Georgetown County Emergency Management will join the S.C. Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in observing Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, March 8-14. Read on...
  13. Black and White Photo of a cyclist on a path with text reading &#34temporary bike path closure.&#34

    Bike path near Hanser House to close March 10 for repairs

    Asphalt repairs to the Waccamaw Neck Bike Path in the area of Hanser House Restaurant will begin Tuesday, March 10, with work expected to take at least two days. That section of the path will be temporarily closed during repairs. Read on...
  14. Side-by-side portraits showing a smiling, older black woman and an elderly white man

    Facilities to be named after Linnen, Port

    Georgetown County will honor two beloved community leaders whose lives were defined by service. County Council agreed to name the Choppee Resource Center in honor of Florene Linnen and the Northwest Regional Field Complex for R.L. Port. Read on...
  15. Graphic image featuring aerial view of a large water body and words &#34Read Our 2025 Annual Report)

    2025 Annual Report Now Available

    Georgetown County’s 2025 Annual Report is now available for public review. The report highlights key accomplishments, major projects, financial stewardship and service milestones from the past year. Read on...
  16. A Revolutionary War re-enactor fires a musket during a re-enactment put on the the SC 250 Committee

    "Day of the Fox" set for March 7 in Georgetown

    Georgetown County will celebrate Francis Marion Living History Day on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with re-enactors and artisans at Francis Marion and Rainey Parks in the City of Georgetown. Read on...
  17. &#34Attention Engineers, Architects, Contractors and Builders&#34 over an image of house constructio

    Building Division Notice: Updated AE Flood Zone Three-Party Memo

    Georgetown County’s Building Division has updated the AE Flood Zone Three-Party Memorandum used for new construction and substantial improvements in AE flood zones. Read on...
  18. aerial image of the reconstructed secondary runway

    County Airport completes reconstruction of historic secondary runway

    A major aviation improvement project decades in the making is now complete at the Georgetown County Airport. The airport has officially finished reconstruction of its secondary runway, restoring a critical piece of infrastructure. Read on...
  19. A cheerful woman sits behind a festively decorated table at a hiring event
  20. A sunny corridor houses a cafe table and shelves filled with colorful hardback and paperback books
  21. A lit kerosene heater sits in a room near bedding creating a fire risk
  22. Dark green calm squirrel logo design surrounded by foliage
  23. Image of the historic yellow county courthouse in snow with words County Office Closures and logo
  24. Sheriff&#39s Office patrol car driving down a snowy Front Street with text reading winter storm warn
  25. Image of the historic yellow county courthouse in snow with words County Office Closures and logo
  26. Image of burning forest with text reading &#34trail closure alert&#34 and county/GOAT logos
  27. Image of icy border on black background
  28. decorative image of water droplets and logo for rural community water district
  29. a group of 3 children using computers with headphones in from of book cases.
  30. GOAT logo in forest green and tan
  31. Brandon Ellis (left) and Carla Harvey (right), both promoted to Assistant County Administrator.
  32. GOAT logo in forest green and tan
  33. A large dog sleeps peacefully in front of a lit fireplace with a Christmas tree visible to the side
  34. A home decorated for the holidays during a previous Yuletide Home Tour
  35. Youth in a red jersey running with a football being chased by a youth player in a black jersey
  36. Portrait of Carla Harvey, a white woman with long dark hair and dark eyes.
  37. A crew works inside the block frame of the new detention center on Highway 51.
  38. Mark Hawn and David Bromberg sit on the wooden porch steps at Waccamaw Regional Tennis Center
  39. Bid Opening Postponed
  40. 20251030 Trails Closed
  41. Picture of bridge over South Santee River
  42. A mountain of plastic awaits sorting and bundling outside the recycling facility at the landfill
  43. Image of the interior of County Council Chambers.
  44. Dylan Burdick demonstrates how to use one of the library&#39s lasers.
  45. Portrait of a woman with curly blonde hair wearing a green shirt
  46. Members of the Edisto Natchez Kusso Tribe dancing in traditional dress
  47. Silvana Collins reads a picture book aloud to elementary-age children
  48. Patriotic image
  49. Portrait of A. Lane Cribb in a suit standing behind his desk with S.C. and U.S. Flag at his sides
  50. Aerial view of the Georgetown Port
  51. A woman cosplaying as Ahsoka Tano from the Star Wars universe
  52. An image of a busy highway running through the  Pawleys Island commercial corridor
  53. Tropical Depression 9 Update
  54. Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 Update
  55. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden spreads her arms in triumph at Tokyo
  56. A Revolutionary War re-enactor fires a musket during a re-enactment put on the the SC 250 Committee
  57. County logo and an illustration of a house, calculator and money sign
  58. Paige Sawyer in front of a row of military flags
  59. A man in a yellow safety vest pushes a button to start compaction on a compacting trailer
  60. Portrait of Karis Langston, finance director
  61. Jodi Barnes in giving an archaeology presentation in front of a book archive
  62. A closeup of an overwatch wrist device being placed on a person by a gloved officer
  63. A grinning blonde girl and a blonde boy watch sea turtle hatchlings crawl across the beach
  64. Square portrait of a man in a suit and tie
  65. A group of children and teens standing in a group holding new tablets
  66. Sample of dating profile featuring a white and orange cat, male and aged 7.
  67. A badly damaged boat is lifted out of the harbor by a crane
  68. A group of people stands in front of a beach access marked by one of the Safer Shores signs.
  69. Alma D. Sierra stands in Council Chambers with the council dais and county seal behind her
  70. Portrait of Ray Funnye
  71. a man driving a car while looking down at a phone held in his right hand.
  72. rip currents sign by beach
  73. kayakers floating on a peaceful river on a sunny day
  74. A collage of winning entries and the NACIO Awards Logo
  75. Two men and a woman, all smiling, hold a giant check for $12,000 during a presentation.
  76. A closeup of a dump truck dumping garbage into a landfill.
  77. A vintage photo, a classic portrait of a woman of middle age
  78. brightly colored lasers color the sky during a previous festival
  79. Boats decked out in red, white and blue participate in the July 4th boat parade as spectators watch
  80. a collage of x-ray images showing mangled fingers from fireworks injuries
  81. The IP mill in Georgetown sits idle
  82. Artist's rendering of Sgt. Jasper's stand at Charleston as described in the article
  83. A collage of three images of Theresa Floyd at work
  84. A mosquito with a blood-filled stomach on a person's skin
  85. Two smiling women and a smiling man holding a giant check in a presentation ceremony
  86. A female librarian cheerfully throws her hands in the air beneath a banner reading "Color our Wor
  87. Festival logo featuring a basket motif in green, yellow and red colors
  88. A smiling child with blue goggles on her head in a swimming pool
  89. Three side by side photos featuring a man holding an award and two women holding awards
  90. Two smiling men stand behind a pair of all-terrain wheelchairs
  91. Sign reading "Sorry, we're closed" with county logo
  92. Four people (two men and two women) smile while one holds an award.
  93. close up of a Revolutionary War re-enactor firing a musket with smoke billowing around his face.
  94. 14 smiling people pose for a group photos inside the Howard Center
  95. a baseball diamond at Waverly Park
  96. Local and state officials line up behind a blue ribbon at the new parking area
  97. A group of people celebrate on a newly opened section of bike path.
  98. A Red Cross volunteer stands in the middle of a disaster shelter -- empty but ready for occupants
  99. A family consisting of a man, woman and two children run in the sunlight across a beach
  100. The International Paper mill site sits idle
  101. Portrait of a white woman in a blue suit with short brown hair.
  102. closing
  103. Photo collage of award winners: photo of group over two individual headshots
  104. A group of people lined up on a wooded trail in front of a ribbon that is being cut
  105. Six men stand side by side on a stage with the middle four holding awards
  106. headshot of white man in red shirt and sunglasses perched on his head
  107. A cartoon dog and dragonfly, which are the kids trail mascots.
  108. a line of people outside the door of an early voting center
  109. Five firefighters stand in front of a fire engine
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  111. Sheriff Weaver and Lieutenant Chris Geno accept their accreditation plaque from CALEA
  112. An image of text which reads &#34OPCON 3 Normal Operations.&#34
  113. An image of text which reads "Tropical Storm Debby Update."
  114. An image of text which reads "All court sessions canceled."
  115. An image of text which reads "Tropical Storm Debby Update."
  116. An image of text which reads "Emergency Declaration Signed."
  117. A wide angle view of shelves and tables in the renovated Georgetown Library
  118. Cooper holding his framed certificate and wearing his new fire helmet
  119. A notice sent to over 3,000 property owners informing them of changes to their property's value.
  120. Gary Richardson stands in front of a small plane for which he is working on engine repairs
  121. Public Services Dept. staff hold their awards while standing in front of the Georgetown clock tower
  122. side-by-side portraits of Ron Daise and Lee Brockington
  123. 11 people in hard hats turning dirt with gold shovels in front of an excavator
  124. Traffic Advisory - Detention Center Groundbreaking
  125. April 2024 CPST Commission Meetings. A calendar is available at gtcounty.org/cpst.
  126. A pickup truck with the county logo in a wooded area spraying mist from the back
  127. Liam Perry is pictured working on the new bridge at Stables Park.
  128. Aaron Bostic edited
  129. Beach access

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