Southern jammed from 1A and crafts fair draws crowds
Local event featured crafters selling wooden toys quilts and handmade baskets alongside antique autos and tractors. Donna Jones of Martinez Ga praised the demonstrations and plantation house tour while her husband Dr John Paul Jones expressed interest in the reenactor portraying George Galphin and hopes to exchange information with Dale Poston after learning about the 1700s trader’s postings.
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Martinez
John Paul Jones
George Galphin
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Galphin
Dale Poston
PACT guidance amid anxious students and altered schedule
Officials and educators address PACT stress as students prepare for exams. Principal Christine Sanders urges calm and steady work, while City of Aiken Parks and Recreation cuts Dixie Youth Baseball games to end earlier, aiming for better rest. District administrator Frank Roberson endorses the plan and urges parental support for constructive after school activities.
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Ar. Nristine Sanders
Chukker Creek Elementary
City of Aiken
Dixie Youth Baseball
Frank Roberson
Aiken to shift taxes as county sales levy funds projects
City officials outline how hospitality tax repeal and the new county one cent sales tax will redirect funding to tourism related projects. An accounts plan for accommodations tax revenue is set for May 7 budget session with goals including a tourism director and arts events.
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Roger Leduc
LeDuc
Aiken = Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Park
H. Odell Weeks
Uing
Aiken County
Augusta
Columbia
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