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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 31, 2005
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AARON RENTS, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Georgia 1-13941 58-0687630
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification No.)
309 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30305-2377
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 231-0011
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Aaron Rents, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release providing an
update of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on operations. A copy of the
Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired:
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information:
None.
(c) Exhibits:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Aaron Rents, Inc. press release dated August 31, 2005
(furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AARON RENTS, INC.
By: /s/ Gilbert L. Danielson
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Gilbert L. Danielson
Executive Vice President,
Date: September 1, 2005 Chief Financial Officer