City Council set to reallocate Capital Project Sales Tax funds
The Aiken City Council will vote Monday at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on re-purposing round two and three Capital Project Sales Tax funds. Proposals include cutting Whiskey Road funding to about 200000, boosting downtown streetscape to about 145000, trimming a landfill park project to 300000, and increasing Northside regional park to 4.6 million. Round three requests include raising water system funds to 5.6 million, elevating sewer improvements to 4.1 million, and directing 2.4 million to Public Safety while dropping Hitchcock Parkway funding from 3.9 million.
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Aiken Council set to amend budget for water meter upgrades
On Monday the Aiken City Council will give first reading to an ordinance adding 410000 to the water meter replacement budget by transferring funds from the water and sewer depreciation account. The move funds purchasing more water meters and related equipment. Council member Reggie Ebner also seeks guidance on loan ordinances and budget repayment processes. Maayan Schechter is the city beat reporter for the Aiken Standard.
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Community Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Grants
Relay For Life meets at St John s United Methodist Church 220 Richland Ave E Thursday March 5 at 6 pm with theme Hope Around the World Destination Cure and a goal of 150000. Augusta Genealogical Society gathers 3 to 4 pm at Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St featuring David Butler on Columbia County Troops at Gettysburg. USDA Rural Development hosts a REAP grant workshop 9 30 am to noon at Aiken Electric Co op Community Room 2790 Wagener Rd with details at rd.usda.gov sc and registrations via email.
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Aiken Electric Co-op
Wagener Road
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Goodwill to hold annual Spring Job Fair in Augusta
Goodwill Job Connection will host a Spring Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday March 5 at the Snelling Center 3165 Washington Road Augusta free to job seekers and employers with openings A preparatory Boot Camp runs March 3 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Early entry to the fair is for boot camp participants call 706-840-7441 or email ktaylor goodwillworks.org Crappie USA to hold fishing tournament at Clark's Hill Lake March 6-7 pre-tournament seminar March 5 at Columbia County Parks & Rec weigh-ins at Wildwood Park March 6-7 two divisions with entry fees and ACA membership required for participants.
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Want to go Aiken City Council meeting
Aiken City Council invites residents to attend a 7 p.m. meeting on Monday in the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 214 Park Avenue. The agenda includes routine city business and public input. Proceedings begin promptly with public participation time.
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District launches student Microsoft Office access program
Aiken County School District pilots free online access to Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook for students starting as young as third grade. The program aims to boost digital citizenship and college/work readiness with in-school and at-home tools while blocking external access and providing parent view through Power School. Free or low-cost Internet and devices may be offered to eligible families as rollout continues next fall.
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