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City of Aiken News & Updates

The latest updates, alerts, multimedia, and press releases from the City of Aiken.

City of Aiken Enhances Osbon Park Playground Experience

Aiken, SC – The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department is excited to unveil the newly upgraded playground system at Osbon Park located at 346 Columbia Avenue NW, Aiken, SC 29801. This revitalized play area now features a GameTime play system designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.

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Your Vote, Your Flick: Teen Movie Night!

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department cordially invites you to celebrate the last day of school by joining our inaugural Teen Movie Night on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The movie screening will occur in Gym 1 of the Odell Weeks Activities Center at 1700 Whiskey Road.

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April 2024 is National Fair Housing Month Fair Housing

The City of Aiken along with the nation, celebrates the 56th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. This landmark law was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and family status. The Act furthers the beliefs advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the other heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Visit Aiken Presents New Visitors Guide

It’s no secret that visitors flock to the City of Aiken, South Carolina this time of year in search of a memorable, exciting getaway. Visit Aiken is proud to announce that all people coming to Aiken will be greeted with a brand new Visitors Guide to assist them with their travels.

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Upcoming Events

Apr
18
Thu
2024
4:00 pm Energy and Environmental Meeting...
Energy and Environmental Meeting...
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Energy and Environmental Meeting April 18, 2024
Energy and Environmental Meeting 4:00 p.m. City of Aiken Municipal Building 111 Chesterfield Street South Room 203 April 18, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Apr
19
Fri
2024
11:00 am Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Y...
Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Y...
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center Open House @ Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center Banquet Room
Join us for the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center’s Open House on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is free for all ages. Enjoy exercise classes[...]
Apr
22
Mon
2024
7:00 pm City Council Meeting
City Council Meeting
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
City Council Meeting
Aiken City Council Municipal Building, 111 Chesterfield St S Upstairs, City Council Chambers Work Sessions agendas will posted here before each meeting City Council Meeting 7PM City Council Meeting Agenda  ** This meeting will be[...]
Apr
23
Tue
2024
5:30 pm Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals
Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm
Board of Zoning Appeals
City of Aiken Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Municipal Building, 111 Chesterfield St S Upstairs, City Council Chambers Regular Meeting 5:30 PM WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED. ONLY THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON YOUTUBE & 4[...]

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General Information

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address
P.O Box 1177
Aiken, SC 29802

Physical Address
111 Chesterfield St. S
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone:
803-642-7654