Aiken Forum Emphasizes Public Safety and Infrastructure
City residents debated strengthening public safety and reducing crime, especially in the Northside, by forming a gang task force, improving housing for police, and attracting private business. Participants urged rebuilding infrastructure, rethinking the Renaissance plan, and boosting jobs while promoting unity across districts. Andrea Gregory urged turnout for the November election and cross‑district cooperation.
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Retiring Aiken official reflects on city beautification work
RAPP from 1A and council colleague Coakley praise the impact of his leadership as he retires. He recalls teamwork with Me Windham and city employees, noting pride in beautification projects and progress. He will join Good Earth in Augusta while remaining tied to city work.
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City council mulls rental rules and growth plans
At a workshop officials discussed seed timing for new housing rules, aiming for a Dec 31 decision and Jan 7 implementation. The council advanced ordinances on rental registration, no-fault dwellings, and landowner protections while continuing Lidl store and University Parkway projects. The meeting highlighted neighbor group input and a push to tighten regulations without harming good landlords.
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Upcoming Events In Aiken County Local Listings
Aiken County Farmers Market opens Thursdays and Saturdays at 118 Williams Jaarg St with hours 7 am to noon, information from BOS 253 2018. AlAnon meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 30 pm and Saturdays at 3 2 30 pm behind First Christian Church. Story Time in the Gardens runs Tuesdays through December 31 at Hopelands Gardens with a free book. weather moves to H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Heart Show tickets go on sale for February 21–25 at Etherwedge Center. prices 25 for evenings, 20 for matinees. contact Karen Wyant and other listed sellers. Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club plays Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 1 30 pm at Croft House. Harbor Chase offers Silver Sneakers Zumba Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9 45 am. Duroba classes with Bob Die Fridays 8 30 am and 9 30 am at Burns Dance Studio. Toddler and toddler plus sessions at H Odell Weeks Center on select days with 2 per child or 10-visit pass for 15. Pizza Joint hosts trivia Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous meets most days with a women's meeting Wednesday at 5 15 pm at First Christian Church. For more information call 803 761 1601.
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