Information on Aiken

Education in Aiken County is provided by the Aiken County School District and private schools. Post-secondary educational opportunities include the University of South Carolina at Aiken and Aiken Technical College. Public Education Partners is a local education foundation that serves Aiken County Public schools.

The Aiken-Barnwell-Bamberg-Edgefield (ABBE) Regional Library System operates public libraries in Aiken, Jackson, Midland Valley, New Ellenton, North Augusta, and Wagener. ABBE also operates a bookmobile. You can search their online catalog and get more info by visiting the ABBE Regional website.

Recreational opportunities abound, with many activities organized by active recreation staffs at Aiken County, the City of Aiken, and the City of North Augusta. The South Carolina Parks, Recreation, & Tourism department supports two State Parks in Aiken County: Redcliffe Plantation and the Aiken State Natural Area.             

Scheduled air service is available through the Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Chartered and other airport services are available at the City of Aiken Municipal Airport.
 

Aiken County, with its large land area, is served by several utility and franchised companies for services including electric - Aiken Electric Co-op, South Carolina Electric & Gas, natural gas, telephone - Bellsouth and PBT , and cable television - G-Force provides local cable television service in the Aiken area and Comcast provides local cable television service in the North Augusta area.

Water and Sewer

Aiken (City of), 642-7603
Bath Water & Sewer District, 593-3221
Beech Island Rural Community Water District, 827-1004
Breezy Hill Water & Sewer Company, 663-6455
Clearwater Water & Sewer District, 593-3509
College Acres Public Works District, 649-5619
Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority, 279-1503
Jackson Water Department, 471-2229
Langley Water & Sewer District, 593-3404
Monetta Water Department, 685-5258
Montmorenci/Couchton Water District, 648-9920
New Ellenton Public Works Commission, 652-2862
North Augusta (City of), 441-4219
Perry Town Hall, 564-5756
Talatha Rural Water District, 652-1381 or 652-1390
Valley Public Service Authority, 593-2053
Wagener Water Department, 564-3412

(All numbers in area code 803)   

Driver's licenses are issued by the SC Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)with locations in Aiken and North Augusta.