Ready for Anything: What I learned at Midway Fire and Rescue
January 19, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher I’ve had the privilege to participate in Leadership Georgetown this year and as part of that experience, I get to tour various businesses and organizations across…
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Black ice, other hazardous conditions possible Sunday into Monday
January 18, 2026
While this weekend’s bout of wintry weather isn’t expected to bring any snow accumulation, residents and travelers should be on alert for hazardous travel conditions developing overnight into Monday morning.…
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Georgetown City Council: January 2026 Meeting Highlights
January 18, 2026
Mayor Jay Doyle convened the first council meeting of the year on January 15, welcoming nearly 100 attendees. Jessie M. Walker was elected Mayor Pro Tem for a two-year term,…
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Progress continues on new Georgetown County Detention Center
January 14, 2026
Georgetown County’s new Detention Center continues to be on schedule and within budget, with a target open date of March 2027, according to information released by the Georgetown County Sheriff’s…
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Communication Corner with Mayor Jay Doyle
January 11, 2026
The City of Georgetown recently shared with The Georgetown SC Gazette this communication from newly-elected Mayor Jay Doyle. He plans to share these periodically to keep citizens informed. The City…
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Georgetown County implements outdooring burning ban – UPDATE
January 11, 2026
Effective of January 12, Georgetown County has lifted the outdoor burning ban thanks to improved fire weather conditions. However, residents are still encouraged to exercise caution if conducting outdoor burning,…
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