Georgetown County Council approves Magic Oaks FDD amendment amid stormwater and dock disputes After weeks of public criticism over stormwater design and a disputed kayak launch, the council approved a major-change amendment removing a kayak launch and relocating an amenity center in the Magic Oaks Flexible Design District; opponents urged deferral until stormwater and DES reviews are complete.

Georgetown County Council's recent decision to remove a controversial kayak launch amid public outcry raises critical questions about stormwater compliance and community planning.

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Georgetown County highlights new detention monitoring and a successful reentry program County hosts said the sheriff's office maintained dual accreditation, introduced overwatch biometric monitoring in the detention center (described as a county-first in South Carolina) to detect medical emergencies faster, and reported a reentry program with more than 200 graduates and a recidivism rate under 2 percent.

Georgetown County is leading the way in safety and rehabilitation with groundbreaking biometric monitoring in its detention center and an impressive reentry program that boasts a recidivism rate under 2%!

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Georgetown County prepares CPST-funded infrastructure work: drainage, Murrells Inlet dredging and parks upgrades County officials said the first CPST revenues are reserved for an emergency operations center and other capital projects; public services reported $40 million in active projects including Andrews drainage Phase 2 at nearly 50% completion and ongoing engineering and environmental review for Murrells Inlet dredging.

Georgetown County is gearing up for a major infrastructure overhaul with $40 million in active projects, paving the way for exciting upgrades in drainage, emergency services, and recreation!

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Georgetown County summarizes 2025: $121 million budget, CPST revenue and projects set to start in 2026 Georgetown County hosts Jackie Broach and Randy Akers recap 2025 activity: a $121 million budget serving about 65,000 residents, the first year of capital project sales tax (CPST) revenue, awards for financial reporting and digital outreach, and a slate of infrastructure, public-safety and recreation projects entering construction in 2026.

Georgetown County is gearing up for an exciting future with a $121 million budget and transformative projects set to break ground in 2026!

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Help Solve a 45-Year-Old Cold Case: Who Was the Man Found in Wilmington Landfill? - MyChesCo WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police Department‘s Cold Case Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a deceased individual discovered nearly 45 years ago and determining the circumstances su...

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Investigation Initiated After Seven Chained Dogs Shot in South Carolina Georgetown County, SC - On February 23, someone fatally shot seven chained dogs in Georgetown County, South Carolina. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff

WANTED! Investigation Initiated After 7 Chained Dogs Shot in South Carolina (Georgetown County, property on Gapway Road).
Anyone with INFO about this case, please call 843-546-5102.
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