First Friday with Georgetown County 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.

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 house at the Georgetown Airport, and candidates who will appear on the ballot in the June primary election.

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.

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.

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.