This episode features a discussion with Ashley Nelson of the Bunnelle Foundation about opportunities for community giving. Other topics for this episode are a new firefighter readiness program at Midway Fire-Rescue and how public safety personnel are using drones on the job.Por Jackie Broach

The October 2024 episode of First Friday with Georgetown County features discussions about: An upcoming outdoors festival and family friendly Halloween event (Forest's Not-So-Spooky Halloween Trail); What you need to know in preparation for voting in the General Election; and Two sales tax referendums that will appear on the General Election ballot…

In the September 2024 episode of First Friday with Georgetown County, we talk about: An EPA grant that will help the county assess brownfields sites for redevelopment; Hurricane preparedness and forecasting, featuring special guest Steve Pfaff of the National Weather Service's Wilmington Office; and A recent accreditation received by the Georgetown…

In the August. 2024 episode of First Friday with Georgetown County, we talk about: Boat safety on our area rivers Mosquito control efforts What comes next now that the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan has passed And the reopening of the Georgetown Library branchPor Jackie Broach

In celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, join us as we talk with Beth Goodale, Georgetown County director of Parks and Recreation. We also talk beach safety with Chief Brent McClellan of Midway Fire-Rescue and Capt. Chuck Weaver of the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office.Por Jackie Broach

In this month's podcast, County Administrator Angela Christian discusses the FY 2024-25 Budget; Administrative Services Director Walt Ackerman gives an update on the projects list for a proposed Capital Project Sales Tax referendum; and Roban Mears of the Mosquito Control Division discusses mosquito control techniques.…

In this episode of First Friday with Georgetown County, we discuss the Georgetown Library System's new bookmobile, the upcoming hurricane season and new evacuation zones, National Public Works Week, and the Public Services Department's recent APWA Reaccreditation.Por Jackie Broach

Joining us this month is a special guest, Olympic gold medalist and Georgetown native Anthuan Maybank. He discusses his upcoming visit to emcee our Waccamaw Sports Classic and work with participants in our youth track and field program. Other topics include a new real estate fraud prevention program being offered to residents, an upcoming open hous…

In this episode, we discuss the new draft of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Severe Weather Awareness Week, new hurricane evacuation zones, and how to submit projects for the proposed Capital Project Sales Tax.Por Jackie Broach

In this episode: - Library Director Dwight McInvaill discusses progress on renovations to the Georgetown County Library's main branch. - Aphra McCrea, Director of Elections and Voter Registration for Georgetown County, discusses the presidential primary and other elections occurring this year.Por Jackie Broach

Our very first episode, where we talk with: Auditor Ken Baker and Treasurer Miriam Mace about property taxes; TL Staub of Georgetown County Parks & Recreation about the new Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails program; and Walt Ackerman, director of administrative services about two proposed sales taxes that will be on the ballot this November.…