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Readers discuss Obamacare pre existing condition coverage gas prices in Georgia and taxes debates over burn rules in Aiken County and calls for a new public library building while criticizing government spending and refugee questions. The TalkBack hotline 803 644 2384 and email address are provided for submissions.
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City of Aiken Recycling to Switch to Biweekly Pickup
The Aiken Standard notes a correction: recycling collection will shift to every other week starting this week, while trash pickup remains on its weekly schedule. The correction clarifies that only recycling changes, not trash. Local residents should adjust their recycling routines accordingly.
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Lottery numbers from South Carolina and Georgia
The report lists midday and evening draws for South Carolina and Georgia including Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Power-Up, Cash 3, Cash 4, FIVE, and Fantasy 5. Details include Pick 3 numbers 9 1 5 and 0 0 9, Pick 4 5 8 8 4 and 5 5 0 1, Palmetto Cash 5 3 4 34 35 38, and Fantasy 5 5 13 14 25 35 among others.
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Aiken residents raise questions at Renaissance Q and A session
City officials face residents at a Monday Aiken City Council meeting addressing concerns about the downtown Renaissance project. Mayor Osbon recused himself due to a potential conflict with Warneke Cleaners.
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Aiken County Council to be sworn in at 6 45 p m tonight
Aiken County officials will induct newly elected council members at 6 45 p m in Council Chambers at the County Government Center 1930 University Parkway Aiken The regular meeting follows at 7 p m Inductees include Chairman Ronnie Young and council members Danny Feagin Chuck Smith Andrew Siders and Willar Hightower Feagin replaces LaVana McKenzie who retired unopposed seats held by other incumbents Also on the agenda are first readings and public hearings on animal tethering code changes projects Roy California and Washington fee in lieu of tax deals and bond measures for the Public Service Authority The panel will also consider a dirt road speed limit ordinance Sage Mill lease with MTA America and a US Rep Joe Wilson office space lease at the government center
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City of Aiken hires communications manager
Tim O Briant, 47, to be the first City communications manager in Aiken. He begins January 17 after six finalists. O Briant previously led at the Aiken Standard and Brunswick News and plans to pursue a public administration master. He will manage public information, website and social media, and coordinate media responses.
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