The City of Georgetown has announced the grand reopening of businesses along Williams Drive, which is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The party will be held in the parking lot of Lone Star Circle of Care located at 2425 Williams Drive.
The event is being touted as a celebration of the businesses affected by the recent evacuations in and around the intersection of Williams Drive and River Bend. The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the event, which is desgined to support the affected busienesses as they resume normal operations.
“This community has proven itself to be incredibly generous and resilient,” Georgetown Chamber of Commerce President Jim Johnson said. “This celebration is a great opportunity for each business to showcase themselves and reopen their doors with strong sales and lots of customers.”
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and remarks from Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross and Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell.
Informational booths will be staffed by representatives from the affected businesses. Live music, a dunk tank, bounce houses, face painting and a City, County, and Atmos Energy vehicle showcase will run throughout the event. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to compete for prizes.
The event is sponsored by Atmos Energy.
More details can be found at GTXBacktoBiz.com.
About the evacuations
Atmos Energy responded to an underground gas leak on February 20 in Georgetown. Subsequent evacuations affected 140 residences and businesses in the Williams Drive and River Bend area as a result of residual gas underground. Atmos Energy extracted the underground gas, repaired leaks, and has committed to continue pipe replacement projects in Georgetown in the coming months.
Atmos Energy paid claims to affected businesses, connected businesses with resources and facilities to continue their operations, and committed to processing claims throughout the evacuation. Atmos Energy will continue to provide support and work through the claims process with those affected as they reopen for business.
