Millage Overcharges In Jackson and New Ellenton Draw Scrutiny
New Ellenton and Jackson faced windfall funds after reassessment as millage rates remained high despite higher property values. Officials say the extra revenue could fund planned purchases such as a police car and a garbage truck, with Jackson expecting about $80,075 in taxes versus $47,920 planned previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ellenton
Jackson
Joe L. Allen Jr
S.C
Ellenton
Gene Whitman
Whitman
Earlie Helms
Helms
Rye Patch Report On City Council Agenda
Aiken City Council meets Monday at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers 214 Park Ave SW to hear an architect report on Rye Patch development. The incomplete agenda includes water supply protection ordinance and Midland Properties annexation near Pawnee and Fabian streets, plus a word processor quote and 1981 82 audit, and a May 8 bicycle criteria event request.
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Rye Patch
Aiken
Park Ave
Hopeland Gardens
Midland Properties
Pawnee and
Fabian
Inflation Low Despite Fuel Costs Jumping in November
Wholesale prices rose 0.6 percent in November as natural gas and fuel oil costs surged. The year run rate would hit 3.7 percent if November holds, with a potential 7.9 percent yearly rise if trends persist. Chrysler and UAW reached a tentative wage agreement. The Dow fell 19 points amid weak sales outlooks for video game producers.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
Congress
Labor Department
Department
Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers
UAW
Douglas A. Fraser
U.S
Chrysler
New York Stock Exchange
Three Charity Drives Help Cheer Holidays
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund chaired by Mary Etta Walker mobilizes Aiken County groups to aid needy families this Christmas. Letters from welfare recipients request toys and clothing, with the fund offering food, clothing, and gifts or certificates for children under 12 or in-school teens. Contributions are directed to three valley addresses for residents in the defined valley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Mary Etta Walker
Valley Empty Stocking
Valley Discount
Valley
P.O
Clearwater
Langley
Graniteville
Conflicting Talks Over L Reactor Restart Sparks Debate
Lowcountry residents hear conflicting views on restarting the L-Reactor at Savannah River Plant. DOE says no health or environmental harm, while consultant Dr. Jim Patterson warns of river contamination and ecological damage. A special committee will study the issue ahead of the Jan. 11 meeting.
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Lowcountry
Savannah River
Beaufort- Jasper
Savannah
Water Authority
Beaufort
Jasper
Department of Energy
South Carolina
Georgia
DOE
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Jackson, N.E
Millage
North Auguste
Aiken Standard
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