Georgetown Edition | August 2022

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Drive. The menu features a signature Mojo espresso frappuccino and in-

jobs to the city over the next 10 years. The total capital investment for the proj- ect is estimated to be over $100 million in that time. www.gaf.energy EXPANSIONS 11 Williamson County held a rib- bon-cutting ceremony Aug. 3 for the $2 million expansion and improvement project at the Williamson County Expo Center at 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Tay- lor. According to the county, the arena was widened to 125 feet by 300 feet. Additionally, box seating was added to the arena, increasing the overall seating capacity by approximately 250 seats to 3,250 seats. The roof over the breezeway that collapsed during the winter storm in February 2020 was also replaced. With the exception of the roof replacement, all projects were funded with voter-ap- proved 2019 park bonds. 512-238-2101. www.wilcoexpo.com ANNIVERSARIES 12 Posh Salon celebrated its 10-year anniversary July 17. Located in the Shops at Cedar Breaks at 4410 Williams Drive, Georgetown, the business moved from Suite 103 to Suite 105 in January in order to expand its services. Owner Brandy Green and her stylists offer haircuts and coloring services. 512-863-7774. www.yourposhsalon.com

house flavored cold brews. www.mojodrivethru.com

8 Pokeworks will open a new location at 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 408, George- town, in the coming months, according to a spokesperson. Pokeworks specializes in healthy Hawaiian-inspired sushi bowls and burritos. With restaurants across the country, Pokeworks has two locations in Austin. https://pokeworks.com 9 Journeys , a national footwear re- tailer, will be coming to the Wolf Ranch Town Center later this year. According to a representative with Wolf Ranch, an esti- mated opening date for Journeys has not been determined. The new location will be at 1015 W. University Ave., Ste. B05, Georgetown. The company, which stocks shoes and accessories for teens and adults, carries brands such as Converse, Vans and Ugg. www.journeys.com 10 GAF Energy , a Standard Indus- tries company that specializes in solar roofing, has signed a lease and begun construction on a 450,000-square-foot facility in Georgetown, according to a re- lease. The manufacturing facility will be located on the southeast corner of I-35 and SE Inner Loop, and construction is expected to be completed in June 2023. Once open, the new facility will serve as the company’s second U.S. manufactur- ing center. City of Georgetown officials said GAF Energy will bring 265 high-tech

Patriot Animal Hospital broke ground in Georgetown in July.

RENDERING COURTESY PATRIOT ANIMAL HOSPITAL

FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Patriot Animal Hospital broke ground in July, owner Freddy Mitchell said. The all-inclusive animal wellness and diagnostic center will be approximately 4,100 square feet and will house ve exam rooms, a state-of-the-art surgery suite and a treatment area. The facility will also oer in-house laboratory tests, vaccinations, radiology exams and dental exams. Services will be provided and managed by Mitchell and his wife, Dr. Amy Mathiak. Mitchell and Mathiak purchased the 1.2-acre lot in 2021.

Mitchell said the construction is expected to be complete in 30 weeks, but with supply chain and labor shortages, the business is prepared for it to take longer. 4910 W. Hwy. 29, Georgetown A website, email or phone number has not been established yet.

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