Georgetown County Council Meeting - October 13, 2026

Georgetown County Council meeting — October 13, 2026. The council heard a presentation on Coastal Carolina University’s RISE internship program, which placed 43 interns with 22 host organizations in 2026. The program’s internship costs are shared: the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation sponsors 60% and employers pay 40; the full cost per internship was described as just over $5,000, including payroll costs. Presenters also discussed workforce retention and housing barriers. The council received an opioid-response report describing programs supported in part by Georgetown County’s share of opioid settlement funds, along with foundation and state funding. No contract awards, bids, or RFP decisions were presented.

The council approved proclamations recognizing the Middle Passage Ceremony and Port Markers project and affirming recovery, dignity, and belonging, and approved a rezoning ordinance. In closing discussion, a council member proposed requiring developers to fund engineering and construction of roadway intersection improvements associated with their projects; this was offered for future discussion, with no action or vote taken. The meeting also included zoning and code-related items, but no procurement decisions were recorded.