Latest Government News

Aiken PRT Wins National Softball Park of the Year Award
The City of Aiken was named the National Adult (Softball) Park by the Independent Softball Association during their annual meeting in early December in Nashville and they landed a major tournament at the same meeting. Read the rest of this article »

New Service Weapons Result in Better Marksmanship
A federal stimulus grant of $62,317 has resulted in an upgrade of equipment at the Aiken Department of Public Safety and a corresponding improvement in the department's marksmanship scores. Read the rest of this article »

Crosland Park Revitalization Process is Underway
Work has begun on the first six in the Crosland Park neighborhood revitalization effort. In April, the City signed a cooperative agreement with sixteen Churches and non-profit partners to enter into a new era of neighborhood revitalization to restore up to 150 of the roughly 550 existing homes in the Crosland Park neighborhood. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Residents News

Long-Range Transportation Plan Survey
Citizen input is being sought for a Long-Range Transportation Plan being prepared by the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) which coordinates transportation planning for the urbanized portions of Aiken, Richmond, and Columbia Counties. Read the rest of this article »

Outdoor Entry Restrooms at Odell Weeks Center Open 24/7
Recent security innovations at the Odell Weeks Activities Center require that the only point of entrance is now through the main front doors. Read the rest of this article »

Safety Programs Underway in Aiken Parkways
Two separate initiatives to insure safety in Aiken's many parkways and on the roads adjacent to them are being carried out this winter. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Businesses News

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 »

City looks to help businesses
The City of Aiken is looking at ways to assist local small businesses that are struggling in this economy. Read the rest of this article »

City workshop discusses use of undeveloped land
The City of Aiken is moving closer to developing a plan for its open space. A full-day workshop was held Wednesday afternoon to discuss future use of undeveloped land within Aiken, during which city officials, representatives of local groups and organizations and residents had the opportunity to weigh in. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Visitors News

Learn about Winter Colony at airport
Travelers arriving at the Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field will get a glimpse of historic Aiken County, thanks to an exhibit there courtesy of the Aiken County Historical Museum. Read the rest of this article »

Dioramas installed at Aiken depot
Along with several other towns, life in Aiken in June 1916 is depicted in nine dioramas that will be displayed on the second floor of the Aiken Railroad Depot. Read the rest of this article »

Explosion of '53 now marked downtown
Clary was one of several residents who spoke at an Aiken County Historical Society meeting, recalling how he heard of the explosion caused by a gas leak in the basement of Jones Electric Co. on Jan. 27, 1953. Read the rest of this article »