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Due to COVID-19, Georgetown County offices are open on a limited basis at this time. Residents are asked to call or e-mail the department you have business with before coming to county facilities. Many requests can be met virtually, saving you a trip. Admittance to county facilities is currently on an appointment-only basis. Visit our online newsroom for more information.

Council extends mask mandate, State of Emergency into December

Oct. 27, 2020

Georgetown County Council voted 6-1 on Oct. 27 to extend the ordinance requiring individuals to wear face coverings in businesses. The ordinance will expire Dec. 9 if not renewed by County Council at its Dec. 8 meeting. 

The ordinance mandates that members of the public wear masks that cover the nose and mouth in Georgetown County businesses, including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and retail stores. Restaurant patrons are exempt while dining, but employees must wear a mask at all times while having face-to-face interaction with the public.

Businesses are required to post written notification at their main entrance notifying customers of the new law. One may be downloaded below, or businesses may create their own.

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In-Person Absentee Voting is Now Open 

Oct. 5, 2020

As of today, registered voters in any Georgetown County precinct can cast an absentee ballot in person at the county Elections and Voter Registration Office, located at 303 N. Hazard St., Georgetown. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Make sure to bring a photo ID and anticipate a line. In-person absentee voting allows voters to cast their ballots on voting machines, just as they would at the polls on Election Day. For more information, visit scvotes.gov or navigate to our Elections page.

Public Services Director receives international award

Sept. 14, 2020

In a surprise presentation, Georgetown County Public Services Director Ray C. Funnye recently received the Presidential Leadership Award from the American Public Works Association. 

Chosen by the outgoing APWA President, the Presidential Leadership Award is presented to an APWA member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in their community. “Ray is not only an outstanding Public Services Director, but he has also fostered a culture within his community that values the giving of one’s time, talent and treasure,” said APWA Immediate Past-President William E. (Bill) Spearman III, P.E. 

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