Rising utility bills a struggle for Georgetown residents

Rising utility bills a struggle for Georgetown residents

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)— High water and electricity bills are leaving many residents across Georgetown stressed and worried about how to make ends meet. “People can’t afford to pay four or five or $600 light bills because most of them are on fixed income," said Wesley Gibson, Georgetown Resident. City leaders say they’re working to get [...]

Georgetown officials consider changes to water utility billing to manage costs

Under the new plan, low-volume water users would see smaller bill increases by 2030, and high-volume users would experience higher costs based on the new pricing tiers.