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'''Georgetown''' is the capital city of the [[Cartadania|Cartadanian]] [[Verona|Commonwealth of Verona]]. It is located in [[Richland County, Verona|Richland County]] within Verona's beltline region. Georgetown is the seat of the [[Verona General Assembly]] and the [[Governor of Verona]], making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and think tanks. It is a notable example of an edge city or boomburb. According to the Cartadanian Office of Statistics's estimate, the city had a population of about 681,338 at the end of 2021 making it the second-largest municipality in the metropolitan area. Georgetown is the [[Verona|eighth-most populous]] city in the state of Verona. | '''Georgetown''' is the capital city of the [[Cartadania|Cartadanian]] [[Verona|Commonwealth of Verona]]. It is located in [[Richland County, Verona|Richland County]] within Verona's beltline region. Georgetown is the seat of the [[Verona General Assembly]] and the [[Governor of Verona]], making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and think tanks. It is a notable example of an edge city or boomburb. According to the Cartadanian Office of Statistics's estimate, the city had a population of about 681,338 at the end of 2021 making it the second-largest municipality in the metropolitan area. Georgetown is the [[Verona|eighth-most populous]] city in the state of Verona. | ||
Georgetown is the second-fastest-growing major city in Verona (after [[Rosslyn]]), owing to its status as a notable financial center near the Ecinian Coast and as a major educational hub, home of [[Georgetown State University]] and [[University of Verona, Georgetown]]. Similarly, Georgetown is a major center for the Verona healthcare industry, as the seat of [[Palmetto Health]], the world-renowned UV Humble Medical Center, and the UV Humble School of Medicine, and notable tourist destination in Verona, as the site of the [[ | Georgetown is the second-fastest-growing major city in Verona (after [[Rosslyn]]), owing to its status as a notable financial center near the Ecinian Coast and as a major educational hub, home of [[Georgetown State University]] and [[University of Verona, Georgetown]]. Similarly, Georgetown is a major center for the Verona healthcare industry, as the seat of [[Palmetto Health]], the world-renowned UV Humble Medical Center, and the UV Humble School of Medicine, and notable tourist destination in Verona, as the site of the [[Axiom Superdome]], the Georgetown Parade, and Beaugendre Pavilion. Georgetown is also home to The [[Verona Commonwealth University at Georgetown]], a doctoral-granting research institution, the [[Automobili Hermes S.A.#Plants|Georgetown Assembly]] plant used by [[Automobili Hermes S.A.|Hermès]], the [[Department of Energy (Cartadania)|Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region V]], and [[Verona|Verona Health Resources]]. Additionally, Georgetown hosts the [[Georgetown Pirates']] [[Globe Life Park in Georgetown]], the [[Richland Phantoms|Richland Phantoms]] at the Axiom Superdome, the [[Georgetown Diamonds]] at the [[College Park Center]], and the theme parks [[Arcanum Georgetown]] (the original Arcanum Park) and [[Arcanum Park Hurricane Harbor|Hurricane Harbor]]. | ||
Georgetown borders the cities of [[Shearwater, Verona|Shearwater]] and [[Troy, Verona|Troy]] and surrounds the city of [[Bridgeland, Verona|Bridgeland]]. | Georgetown borders the cities of [[Shearwater, Verona|Shearwater]] and [[Troy, Verona|Troy]] and surrounds the city of [[Bridgeland, Verona|Bridgeland]]. | ||
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Latin settlement in the Georgetown area dates back at least to the 1200s. After the July 1300 battle between Verona General Saturio Lurco Henricus ([[Henrico County, Verona|Henrico County]] is named after him) and [[Cartadanians|Native Cartadanians]] of the Palara Creek settlement, a trading post was established at Auria Spring in present-day Georgetown. The rich soil of the area (hence Richland County) attracted farmers, and several agriculture-related businesses were well established by the late nineteenth century. | Latin settlement in the Georgetown area dates back at least to the 1200s. After the July 1300 battle between Verona General Saturio Lurco Henricus ([[Henrico County, Verona|Henrico County]] is named after him) and [[Cartadanians|Native Cartadanians]] of the Palara Creek settlement, a trading post was established at Auria Spring in present-day Georgetown. The rich soil of the area (hence Richland County) attracted farmers, and several agriculture-related businesses were well established by the late nineteenth century. | ||
[[File:Cowboys_stadium.jpeg|thumb|left|200px| | [[File:Cowboys_stadium.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|Axiom Superdome]] | ||
Georgetown was founded in 1876 along the [[Central Verona Railway]]. The city was named after [[Arthur N. George|General Arthur N. George]]. Georgetown grew as a farming center, and incorporated in 1884. The city could boast of water, electricity, natural gas, and telephone services by 1910, along with a public school system. By 1925 the population was estimated at 3,031, and it grew to over 4,000 before the [[Great War]]. | Georgetown was founded in 1876 along the [[Central Verona Railway]]. The city was named after [[Arthur N. George|General Arthur N. George]]. Georgetown grew as a farming center, and incorporated in 1884. The city could boast of water, electricity, natural gas, and telephone services by 1910, along with a public school system. By 1925 the population was estimated at 3,031, and it grew to over 4,000 before the [[Great War]]. | ||
Large-scale industrialization began in 1954 with the arrival of a [[Automobili Hermes S.A.|Hermes Automobiles]] [[Automobili Hermes S.A.#Plants|assembly plant]]. Automotive and aerospace development gave the city one of the nation's greatest population growth rates between 1950 and 1990. Georgetown became one of the "boomburbs", the extremely fast-growing suburbs of the post-Great War era. [[Cartadanian Census Bureau]] population figures for the city tell the story: 7,692 (1930), 90,229 (1950), 261,721 (1970), 395,438 (1990) and almost 450,000 by 2010. [[Kevin McCallum]] served as mayor from 1951 to 1977 during this period of robust economic development. Arcanum Park Central Verona opened in Georgetown in 1961. In 1972 the [[Richland Phantoms]] also began to play at the newly constructed [[ | Large-scale industrialization began in 1954 with the arrival of a [[Automobili Hermes S.A.|Hermes Automobiles]] [[Automobili Hermes S.A.#Plants|assembly plant]]. Automotive and aerospace development gave the city one of the nation's greatest population growth rates between 1950 and 1990. Georgetown became one of the "boomburbs", the extremely fast-growing suburbs of the post-Great War era. [[Cartadanian Census Bureau]] population figures for the city tell the story: 7,692 (1930), 90,229 (1950), 261,721 (1970), 395,438 (1990) and almost 450,000 by 2010. [[Kevin McCallum]] served as mayor from 1951 to 1977 during this period of robust economic development. Arcanum Park Central Verona opened in Georgetown in 1961. In 1972 the [[Richland Phantoms]] also began to play at the newly constructed [[Axiom Superdome]]. | ||
According to the [[Cartadanian Census Bureau|Census Bureau]], Georgetown has a total area of {{convert|2530.3|km2|sqmi}}: {{convert|2205.2|km2|sqmi}} of it was land, and {{convert|325.1|km2|sqmi}} of it (12.85%) is water. | According to the [[Cartadanian Census Bureau|Census Bureau]], Georgetown has a total area of {{convert|2530.3|km2|sqmi}}: {{convert|2205.2|km2|sqmi}} of it was land, and {{convert|325.1|km2|sqmi}} of it (12.85%) is water. | ||
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Georgetown is home to [[Arcanum Georgetown]], a nationwide theme park that includes many notable attractions. [[Arcanum Park]] also opened [[Arcanum Park Typhoon Lagoon]], a waterpark. | Georgetown is home to [[Arcanum Georgetown]], a nationwide theme park that includes many notable attractions. [[Arcanum Park]] also opened [[Arcanum Park Typhoon Lagoon]], a waterpark. | ||
For retail shopping, Georgetown is home to [[West Lake Mall]], which houses numerous retail outlets, eateries, an ice skating rink, and a movie theatre. In addition, The Georgetown Highlands was completed in mid-2007, serving as an entertainment hotspot with places such as Suyara Island Grill, Pescadoré's Sushi, LaShea's Brewhouse, The Majesty Theatre, Bar Louies, Thai Riffic, Parlay's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dave and Busters, among others. The Georgetown Highlands is located on [[IH-12]] at Orchard Rd. The Rose Square located near the | For retail shopping, Georgetown is home to [[West Lake Mall]], which houses numerous retail outlets, eateries, an ice skating rink, and a movie theatre. In addition, The Georgetown Highlands was completed in mid-2007, serving as an entertainment hotspot with places such as Suyara Island Grill, Pescadoré's Sushi, LaShea's Brewhouse, The Majesty Theatre, Bar Louies, Thai Riffic, Parlay's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dave and Busters, among others. The Georgetown Highlands is located on [[IH-12]] at Orchard Rd. The Rose Square located near the Axiom Superdome houses retail outlets, a Thai Riffic, and restaurants. | ||
Georgetown is also home to [[Theatre Georgia]], one of the largest community theatres in the nation which produces quality live theatre year round and offers theater classes for all ages. The Mainstage Theatre at VCU-Georgetown is another well-known venue for live theatre in Georgetown. | Georgetown is also home to [[Theatre Georgia]], one of the largest community theatres in the nation which produces quality live theatre year round and offers theater classes for all ages. The Mainstage Theatre at VCU-Georgetown is another well-known venue for live theatre in Georgetown. | ||
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The Planetarium Dome Theater at VCU Georgetown is one of the largest and most sophisticated in Verona. | The Planetarium Dome Theater at VCU Georgetown is one of the largest and most sophisticated in Verona. | ||
Beaugendre Pavilion Georgetown opened in 2009 and offers 50 free concerts per year in downtown Georgetown featuring acclaimed artists and a diverse range of music genres. Notable performers have included Surplus, Eos, The Pride of Iron, Amber Durham, and GRAMMY-winning Euphoric Diamonds. The Georgetown Music Hall(where the culturally diverse Union Church of Georgetown meets every Sunday at 9am and 11am), Verona Hall, and | Beaugendre Pavilion Georgetown opened in 2009 and offers 50 free concerts per year in downtown Georgetown featuring acclaimed artists and a diverse range of music genres. Notable performers have included Surplus, Eos, The Pride of Iron, Amber Durham, and GRAMMY-winning Euphoric Diamonds. The Georgetown Music Hall(where the culturally diverse Union Church of Georgetown meets every Sunday at 9am and 11am), Verona Hall, and Axiom Superdome are also popular destinations for live concerts in Georgetown. | ||
On July 4, the all-volunteer non-profit Georgetown Annual Parade Association puts on the annual parade through Downtown Georgetown and VCUG's College Park District featuring floats and entries from local school, businesses, and organizations. The parade is broadcast on local radio stations as well as on the GISD TV station and website. The parade began in 1965 as decorated bicycles ridden through Ramlogan Park organized by citizen Aaron Dean and Women United. It has grown to around 175,000 spectators a year enjoying the festivities. | On July 4, the all-volunteer non-profit Georgetown Annual Parade Association puts on the annual parade through Downtown Georgetown and VCUG's College Park District featuring floats and entries from local school, businesses, and organizations. The parade is broadcast on local radio stations as well as on the GISD TV station and website. The parade began in 1965 as decorated bicycles ridden through Ramlogan Park organized by citizen Aaron Dean and Women United. It has grown to around 175,000 spectators a year enjoying the festivities. | ||
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The Villega-Georgetown area is served by a variety of radio stations on the FM and AM dials, with towers located around the area. | The Villega-Georgetown area is served by a variety of radio stations on the FM and AM dials, with towers located around the area. | ||
Georgetown is also served by several television stations. The Richland-Amari-Varina designated market area (DMA) is one of the largest in Cartadania with 2,315,134 homes. The major network television affiliates are WXOW 3 (CBS), WLWC 6 (Olelo Services), WRAC 10 ([[Cartadanian Broadcasting Company|CBC]]), WAVE 13 ([Super Dimension Inc.), WOTV 23 (CW), WTWN 27 ([[TradeWinds News Network]]), WFXF 36 ([[Emerald Broadcasting Company|Emerald]]), and WGEO 42 (Technology Education Network). The Public Broadcasting Service station is WAET 15. Georgetown is served partially by [[Azura Communication|Azure TV]]. [[Solstice TV]] is also popular as an alternative to {{wp|cable television}} in Georgetown. Majority of the city, however, is served by [[ | Georgetown is also served by several television stations. The Richland-Amari-Varina designated market area (DMA) is one of the largest in Cartadania with 2,315,134 homes. The major network television affiliates are WXOW 3 (CBS), WLWC 6 (Olelo Services), WRAC 10 ([[Cartadanian Broadcasting Company|CBC]]), WAVE 13 ([Super Dimension Inc.), WOTV 23 (CW), WTWN 27 ([[TradeWinds News Network]]), WFXF 36 ([[Emerald Broadcasting Company|Emerald]]), and WGEO 42 (Technology Education Network). The Public Broadcasting Service station is WAET 15. Georgetown is served partially by [[Azura Communication|Azure TV]]. [[Solstice TV]] is also popular as an alternative to {{wp|cable television}} in Georgetown. Majority of the city, however, is served by [[Axiom S.A.|Axiom Fiber]]. | ||
In 2008, Georgetown became the home to the [[Solstice Arts Festival]]. | In 2008, Georgetown became the home to the [[Solstice Arts Festival]]. | ||