Georgetown, DE

Georgetown, located in Sussex County, De. Sussex County is the fastest growing county with a total area of 1,196 sq. miles of which 936 sq. miles in land and 260 sq.miles is water. Sussex County is the largest county in Delaware by area. The eastern part is the home of the Delaware’s most famous beaches on the Atlantic Coast & the Western side is the center of Delaware’s agriculture, industry and a lot of land under cultivation along with heavy wooded areas & wetlands. Georgetown, De became the official county seat of Delaware in May 1791. Having served as a border state during the Civil War, Georgetown continues to be of immense importance today. 

The Georgetown circle park serves as the centre of the City and all important judicial buildings are located around it. Delaware’s Superior Court, which has jurisdiction over most criminal cases and general civil matters, sits in all three counties of the state, including the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown. The Courthouse is in the immediate proximity of the Court of Common Pleas, the Justice of the Peace Court and the Family Court of Sussex County. The Labor department is also located near Georgetown’s Circle, as is the Georgetown DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles).

Interesting things to do in Georgetown

In terms of things to do around the city, with its wide assortment of beers and ales, the 16 Mile Brewery Company is a must-visit. The Treasures of the Sea is another great option if you’re interested in the historical aspect – it displays artifacts found in the shipwrecks of the Spanish Galleon the Nuestra Senora de Atocha off the coast of Florida. The exhibit location is at the at Delaware Technical Community College. The Owens Compus is a 147 acre campus that meets the educational needs of the Sussex county.On-campus programs with Delaware State University, University of Delaware & Wilmington University enable Delaware Tech graduates to earn associates, bachelors, masters and doctoral degree without leaving the site.

Georgetown local events are also listed on the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce calendar.

For the more active locals & visitors, Georgetown also has a fantastic sports complex – the Sports at the Beach(https://www.sportsatthebeach.com) which holds various tournaments all year round & whether you are a player, spectator or a parent there are plenty of activities you can join. The complex features gift & pro shop,16 baseball fields, for warm ups & practice, 4 climate controlled dorms & 3 concession stands, playgrounds, ponds,swimming pool & golf range.. Though the name might be a bit ambiguous; the complex is located at a 20-30-minute ride from the beach.30 batting cages 
Another sports location is the Georgetown Little League (http://www.georgetownlittleleague.org) that has been serving children and their parents for many years.The Little League focuses on creating a well-round athletes & developing teamwork ,discipline, leadership and the leagues counts mainly on donations, sponsorships, fundraisers & concession profits.

In terms of food, Georgetown offers a variety of world cuisines such as the Bella Capri Italian Family, the Jalapeno restaurant or the LA Queltzalteca Mexican Restaurant. The Brick Restaurant & Tavern/ Hotel The Brick  strikes the perfect balance between excellent food and cozy atmosphere and if you’re looking for a more casual dining place, hop to the Fat Daddy’s BBQ for a finger-licking treat, or J & J Bagels for a delicious sandwich on-the-go. Another great little location to stop by for a cap of coffee, homemade pies & cakes by Chef Bruce or a sandwich & the friendly atmosphere is  The Upper Crust in town at the circle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

Sussex Technical High School (http://www.sussexvt.k12.de.us) is a public high school in Georgetown, DE that provides individually oriented technical academics & learning & prepares the students to be productive members of the society & gives them a head start in the competitive global market. The Sussex Tech High School offers16 Tech Areas like (Collision Repairs, Business Marketing, Digital Publishing & Design, Electronics & Computer management, Media Broadcasting,Athletic Health Care, Health Professions etc)

Sussex Central High School (http://schs.irsd.net)focuses on preparing all students to meet college entrance requirements. Students can take advantage of the 17 AP courses offered at the school which allows students to challenge themselves in their area of interest and strenght. SCHS is recognized as a “Superstar in Education” in 2016 by the Delaware Chamber of Commerce.

Georgetown local events are also listed on the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce calendar.

Sussex County, DE

Sussex County is the fastest growing county with a total area of 1,196 sq. miles of which 936 sq. miles in land and 260 sq.miles is water. Sussex County is the largest county in Delaware by area. The eastern part is the home of the Delaware’s most famous beaches on the Atlantic Coast & the Western side is the center of Delaware’s agriculture, industry and a lot of land under cultivation along with heavy wooded areas & wetlands. Georgetown, De became the official county seat of Delaware in May 1791. Having served as a border state during the Civil War, continues to be of immense importance today.