Episode Description:

This month on First Friday with Georgetown County, we spotlight growth, civic engagement, and exciting events happening across the county:

Economic Development Outlook – Meet Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Georgetown County’s new Economic Development Director, as she shares her vision for smart growth, business attraction, and workforce development in our region.

️ Special Election Preview – Aphra McCrea, Director of Voter Registration and Elections, explains the details of an upcoming special election to fill a vacant school board seat—what voters need to know and how to make their voices heard.

Georgetown 250 Takes Shape – Ken Baeszler, Chairman of the Georgetown 250 Committee, discusses how the county is preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with events that honor the past and look toward the future.

 Wave That Flag & SC7 Expedition – Beth Goodale, Parks and Recreation Director, previews this weekend’s Wave That Flag festival and laser light show and talks about the upcoming visit from the SC7 Expedition, spotlighting the beauty and resilience of South Carolina’s natural resources.