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Posted on: June 4, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 4, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Treasurer's Office announces early closure

The Georgetown County Treasurer's Office will close early this Friday, June 6, for additional work following last week's water leak. The office will close at noon Friday and should return to normal operations the following Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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