Councilor Clint A. Elliott

Please pay attention to the weather and be careful as the uncertainty of this weather tracks in….

Georgetown County will move to OPCON 2 at noon today in preparation for extreme cold and the possibility of ice in some parts of the county over the weekend and into early next week.

The good news: The forecast for our area has improved!
The bad news: It's still going to be extremely cold and some ice accumulation is still expected in some parts of the county. Also, forecasts can change quickly, so don't let your guard down. Make sure you're ready!

Find the latest information and cold weather safety tips at gtcounty.org!

FYI…..

Based on National Weather Service forecast information, Georgetown County will implement an outdoor burning ban for unincorporated areas beginning tomorrow, Sunday, Jan. 11. The ban will go into effect beginning at 8 a.m. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected tomorrow, resulting in an increased threat of wildfires.

The ban does not include vegetative debris burning related to forestry, wildlife and agricultural burns authorized by the S.C. Forestry Commission, or any burning in connection with the preparation of food for immediate consumption, or fires used in ceremonial occasions or for human warmth (such as small campfires, outdoor fireplaces, heaters, grills, stoves, fire pits, chimneys, woodstoves, etc.), as long as such burnings are properly contained, continuously monitored, performed in a safe manner and provided no nuisance conditions are created.

Residents with questions should contact their local fire department. The ban will remain in place until further notice.

Make your voice heard, share your thoughts and get involved!!

SCDES encourages the public to review and comment on the draft 2025 South Carolina Water Plan, a comprehensive roadmap for managing and protecting our state’s water resources for generations to come.

Water is a shared resource essential to drinking water, recreation, agriculture, industry, and our growing communities. The updated plan reflects extensive collaboration from WaterSC, the River Basin Councils (RBCs), and many stakeholders across the state.

📄 Read the full draft plan: des.sc.gov/WaterSC
✉️ Submit comments: Email [email protected] or use the online form
⏳ Public comment period ends Dec. 7, 2025

Full news release: tinyurl.com/8jtsza45

Your feedback helps shape South Carolina’s water future, make your voice heard.

Please help us welcome Carla Harvey to our Georgetown County family!!

Georgetown County is excited to welcome Carla Harvey as our new Director of Public Services!
Carla brings more than 18 years of experience in public works and engineering, including leadership roles in Colleton and Berkeley counties. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Clemson University and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the communities she serves. Read more about her on our website. Link in the comments!

Please join us in giving her a warm Georgetown County welcome!