Latest Government News

Home Buyer Classes
Do you want to buy a house – a place of your own? You’re probably excited and a bit nervous at the prospect, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. Our goal is to take the confusion and uncertainty out of the home buying process including the financial planning that goes with it. Read the rest of this article »

Second Reading on Union Street Area Plan to Be Held February 13
City Council held first reading on the Union Street Area Plan on January 9, but second reading will not be held until Feb. 13. Read the rest of this article »

Public Safety Retains Coveted Class 2 Fire Accreditation
The Aiken Department of Public Safety has received word that they have retained their Class 2 ISO rating. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Residents News

2nd Annual Black History Jazz Musical
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is excited to present the “Second Annual Black History Jazz Musical”. The concert will be held at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 5:00PM-10:00PM. Read the rest of this article »

Crape Myrtle Maintenance Tips
A trend has swept across much of the South resulting in the butchering of thousands of trees, particularly crape myrtles. Some call it pruning, others refer to it as ‘cutting back.’ It is correctly termed ‘stump cutting’ or ‘topping.' There is no reason to stump cut or top crape myrtles. Read the rest of this article »

Common Sense Precauations to Keep You Safe
Aiken Public Safety Captain Wendell Hall says he doesn’t have any magic advice for keeping your home secure while the family is away on vacation, but following through on some common sense precautions is usually enough to protect your property. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Businesses News

City Reaps Significant Savings for Safe Employees
The City of Aiken has earned a savings of approximately $123,000 in Workers’ Compensation Insurance premiums because of an exemplary safety record in 2009. Read the rest of this article »

Mass E-mail Business Notification System
The City of Aiken has instituted another computer-based system to keep downtown businesses notified of many types of information. Read the rest of this article »

2-Hour Parking Restrictions Lifted on Richland Avenue Median
City Council has removed the two-hour parking limit in the center median of Richland Avenue between Laurens and Newberry streets. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Visitors News

Wayfinding Signs to Help Visitors Find Their Way
We’ve all seen those folks driving around our one-way streets looking about as lost as they can be. Well, help is on the way for them. Read the rest of this article »

Aiken horses have a history with Churchill Downs
Aiken has had its share of success in the Classic races, and several Aiken runners have distinguished themselves by capturing the Run for the Roses. Bob and John carried Aiken’s hopes in this year’s edition of the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands. Read the rest of this article »

Follow the path to Aiken and experience

Aiken is a unique place. Why? Because of its history. From its broad parkways to its rambling “cottages,” Aiken is the happy product of over 170 years of homebuilders, storeowners and civic leaders who took pride in their town.