Posted on: November 29, 2023
The great-granddaughter of the first Reconstruction House member will join two civil rights groundbreakers in a Dec. 8 program, “Eyewitnesses to the Movement: Georgetown and the Civil Rights Movement.” Lorna Rainey, photojournalist Cec...
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Posted on: November 29, 2023
The auditorium at the Waccamaw Library is now the DeBordieu-Cross Auditorium, named in honor of Jean Cross, a former president of the library’s friends group and co-chair of the fundraising committee for construction of the library. She passed a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 22, 2023
As we approach the holiday season, we want to make residents aware of the county's upcoming holiday closures.
Georgetown County offices and facilities will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving. This excludes the landfill and recycling centers...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 17, 2023
The Georgetown County Department of Public Services presented awards to three employees this week. Halie Lowry received the Professional Achievement Award, Zackary Parsons received the Customer Service Award, and Harley Walker received the Employee of the...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 30, 2023
Georgetown County Council passed resolutions on Oct. 24 to move ahead with plans to put in place two new sales taxes: a Local Option Sales Tax and a Capital Project Sales Tax.
Both options would require the public’s approval at the ballot box in ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 8, 2023
In a brand merger that’s sure to enhance the economic driver of tourism in Georgetown County, the Waccamaw Golf Trail is officially taking advantage of the surging popularity of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® – the c...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 27, 2023
For the sixth consecutive year, Georgetown County government has received the highest form of recognition available in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
The county’s Finance Department was presented with the C...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 11, 2023
Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver invites local high school students to join Police Explorers Post 333, a new program run by the Sheriff’s Office. Students from 10th, 11th and 12th grades can get an immersive experience in law enforcement,...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 12, 2023
This weekend, Georgetown County will replace a portion of its network core, housed at the historic courthouse. Once complete, the process will result in better network connectivity and faster connections, said Johnny Pope, a network engineer with the coun...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 10, 2023
Georgetown County Council will ask the General Assembly to rename an 8-mile section of Exodus Drive (S.C. Highway S-264) in honor of the late Johnny Morant. The council unanimously passed a Resolution to that effect on October 10, with members of the Mora...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 9, 2023
Congratulations to Brent McClellan, Chief of Midway Fire and Rescue, and Aaron Bostic, Assistant Fire Chief at Georgetown County Fire and EMS. They were recognized this month for completing the South Carolina Chief Fire Officer Program, hosted by the Sout...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 19, 2023
The Georgetown County Legislative Delegation is seeking applicants to serve on the County Transportation Committee. The committee is responsible for selecting and approving road projects to be funded with the county's portion of the state tax on ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: September 8, 2023
As summer begins to transition to fall, there’s another season that should be on people’s minds this month. Sept. 10 is the meteorological peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season.
“We were very lucky that Hurricane Idalia didn&a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 9, 2023
As of this month, the Georgetown County Planning and Building Department has made it easier for residents to access floodplain information specific to their individual property. The county is using a floodplain management platform called Forerunner to hel...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: August 10, 2023
After much consideration, Georgetown County Parks and Recreation decided this week to postpone its 2023 fall youth sports season due to extreme heat.
"Our top priority is the safety of the children, so we are canceling conditioning and postp...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 31, 2023
Georgetown County Public Information Officer Jackie Broach won six awards in this year’s National Association of County Information Officers Awards of Excellence competition. The winners were announced July 26.
The competition...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 25, 2023
Georgetown County will temporarily suspend use of more environmentally friendly mosquito control applications beginning July 26. Mosquito Control staff will continue to operate utilizing a permethrin and Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) pesticide traditionally us...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 18, 2023
Opioid settlement funds are headed to Georgetown County to expand an innovative peer recovery program at Tidelands Health, create assistance for patients starting their recovery and fund additional efforts to help battle the opioid crisis.
Georgetown Count...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 6, 2023
The National Guard will participate in a training exercise in Georgetown County this month.
Part of the exercise will be staged at the Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex in Georgetown. As a result, one boat ramp and part of the parking area ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: July 3, 2023
It is crucial that residents and visitors of Georgetown County know the proper safety measures to take to enjoy a fun and safe Fourth of July. Over 10,000 fireworks-related injuries were reported in 2022, firecrackers and sparklers being the top two contr...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 23, 2023
Hurricane Season is upon us and there is no better time to prepare than now. We’re already seeing an early and aggressive start to the season as — for the first time since record-keeping began — two tropical storms are spinni...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 22, 2023
Georgetown County is beginning the second phase of a project to remove blight structures from private properties. County residents who have abandoned houses or other unsightly buildings on their properties and who would like them removed for free are invi...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 13, 2023
To prepare for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, the S.C. government established the SC250 Commission. It also encouraged counties to form their own commissions to help celebrate and better explain our history &a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 7, 2023
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division's Hurricane Evacuation Study is underway as the 2023 hurricane season begins.
With your input, this study will guide how the state plans for and responds to hurricanes in South Carolina. Previous s...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: June 5, 2023
Georgetown County Public Works has begun a road resurfacing project in Garden City. The roads being resurfaced are: Yucca, S. Dogwood, Underwood, Basin and the Yucca Ave parking area. Coastal Asphalt is edge milling the roads now. Beginning next week, the...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 26, 2023
As part of its celebration of National Public Works Week, the Georgetown County Department of Public Services recognized several of its outstanding employees during an event on May 25. Three awards were presented: The Team Player Awa...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 22, 2023
New flood insurance rate maps from FEMA went into effect this month, meaning some residents may see changes to their home insurance rates. Residents whose homes were moved into special flood hazard areas on the new maps may see rates rise significantly, w...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to Georgetown County for infrastructure improvements to support business growth and job creation.
This project will provide site upgrades ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: May 2, 2023
The Stormwater Division is in the process of updating its design manual. The Design Manual is utilized by developers and engineers when submitting to the Stormwater Division for a Land Disturbance Permit. The draft design manual is posted at https://georg...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
Eight leaders from Georgetown County government recently completed a year-long leadership development program facilitated by LeaderGov, of Atlanta, Ga. The participants were engaged in 12 workshops that focused on growing their understanding of themselves...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
Georgetown County had the first session of its inaugural Taxpayer Academy April 6. In celebration of National County Government Month, every Thursday in April residents participating in the class will visit county facilities, meet with county leaders and ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Georgetown County has once again been named a Fire Safe Community, thanks to the efforts of both Georgetown County Fire-EMS and Midway Fire-Rescue. The departments were recognized today by Fire Safe South Carolina for efforts in 2022 to develop community ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
April is National County Government Month! In recognition, Georgetown County Council issued a proclamation in honor of all that county government does, from providing law enforcement and fire protection, to economic development, to solid waste disposal.&a...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Georgetown County government has received the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award from the S.C. Association of Counties for the second year in a row. The annual award is presented to counties that have demonstrated significant progress in a specific area...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Georgetown County Sheriff's Office Captain Robert Sarvis has earned the most prestigious award presented to an officer who supports Special Olympics South Carolina.
Sarvis received the Joseph Pellicci Keeper of the Flame Award this month...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Nancy Silver, Georgetown County Purchasing Officer, has achieved renewal of the Certified Procurement Professional designation from the National Institute of Government Purchasing. The renewal is good for three years and requires successful completion of ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Property owners in Georgetown County will receive a letter from the Auditor's Office soon informing them of upcoming changes to how they file returns. The change is intended to make the process easier for property owners.
The letter info...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
The 2023 South Carolina Emergency Management Association’s annual awards dinner on Feb. 23 was a busy time for the Georgetown County Emergency Management Division. Not only was the division named Agency of the Year, but Brandon Ellis, Georgetown...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 28, 2023
The Georgetown County Emergency Management Division has been named the 2023 Agency of the Year by the South Carolina Emergency Management Association.
The surprise announcement was made during the association’s annual conference held February 20-...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 16, 2023
WingIts, a specialty designer and manufacturer of bathroom accessories, fastening systems and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant products, held its ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at a brand new facility in the Georgetown County Business Center...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 15, 2023
Residents of Georgetown and Williamsburg counties are invited to a public input meeting on drainage and flooding issues this month. The meeting, hosted by the S.C. Office of Resilience and contractor McCormick Taylor, will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. o...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 13, 2023
Firefighters with Georgetown County Fire and EMS will go door-to-door in the Lamberttown community on Feb. 25 to help make sure residents have working smoke detectors.
The “smoke detector blitz” is scheduled from 10 am. to 2 p...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 7, 2023
Georgetown County is once again the proud recipient of a $25,000 Palmetto Pride grant. The grant will help Georgetown County’s Environmental Services Division in its efforts to remove litter from roads and other public areas by employing a part-...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 6, 2023
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office raised $80,000 for the Special Olympics with its third annual Polar Plunge on Feb. 3.
The event drew hundreds to the Litchfield Inn for a cold morning of dancing, hot cocoa, doughnuts and fun prior to an icy...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: February 2, 2023
Longtime Georgetown County Assessor Susan Edwards stepped down from her role this year, promoting Deputy Assessor Tim Holt into the position.
Holt took over leadership of the Assessor’s Office on Jan. 1. Edwards, who has worked for the county for more than...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: January 13, 2023
The Georgetown County Library is gearing up to begin renovations on its main branch on Cleland Street. County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 12 to kick things off. Construction work is scheduled to begin by Feb. 1.
While the library will ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: December 6, 2022
Georgetown County Public Information Officer Jackie R. Broach has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Public Information Officer” (PIO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing® ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: November 3, 2022
The skies were as blue as the brand new collection bins at the Big Dam Swamp Recycling Center as residents and officials gathered for a ribbon cutting at the new site just outside of Andrews.
“We have been planning this for years,” Ray ...
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GtCounty General News
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Georgetown County is pleased to announce that Aaron Bostic has been hired as the county’s new Assistant Fire Chief, taking over for retiring Assistant Chief Tony Hucks in November. Bostic is no stranger to local emergency services, having served at Midway...
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Posted on: November 22, 2016
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