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Government transparency is a priority at Georgetown County. We share the belief that open government is good government. As such, it is our hope that this page will be a "one-stop shop" for you to find out the latest news and information about what's happening with Georgetown County government. Whether it's newsletters, public meetings, or press releases, we want to make sure you are aware, informed, and involved. Your input and involvement is crucial to making our community a better place to live, work, and play. The more you know about what's happening in your local government, the better off we all are!
Our latest news stories
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Georgetown County burn ban rescinded
Georgetown County's burn ban was rescinded at 7 a.m. March 30.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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
"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... -
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... -
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... -
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Georgetown County declares state of emergency ahead of tropical system
Emergency readiness level to be elevated Saturday Read on... -
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