Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting
Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —  Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University. Guests were treated to a catered breakfast before the meeting began. The Auburn Chamber is a membership based organization that supports local businesses by connecting business professionals and creating...

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Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting
Local agencies win top ADDY honors

CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country Club. Between the two agencies, the firms earned three Silver ADDY Awards and one of the evening’s highest distinctions – Advertising Agency of the Year. Here Molly Girl received a Silver ADDY for...

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Faith Technologies to invest $79.25 million in Opelika
Faith Technologies to invest $79.25 million in Ope …

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council held a special called meeting Feb. 24 and approved a Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), authorizing tax abatements and incentives tied to a $79.25 million capital investment and the creation of approximately 200 full-time jobs in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park.The meeting, held at Opelika Municipal Court, included a public hearing that drew...

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Opelika native turns loss into words
Opelika native turns loss into words

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika native Auburn Chason was 12 years old when she lost her father. Seventeen years later, she wrote a book to help others process grief like hers.“Fruitful Grief,” released on Feb. 11, is a product of Chason’s own journey with loss, and her passion to help others see that fruit flourishes in the valley of suffering.“What I started doing in young adulthood was working to give grief a better name,”...

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‘Death by a thousand cuts:’ License denial leaves business in limbo
‘Death by a thousand cuts:’ License denial lea …

Gateway Corridor restrictions cited as state hemp regulations force retailer to seek liquor license BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council voted Feb. 17 to deny a request for a package store license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC at 510 Geneva St., citing zoning restrictions within the city’s Gateway Corridor overlay.The denial stems from changes to Alabama’s hemp and CBD regulations enacted under House Bill 445 last year. The...

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Worthy2 holds internet safety event
Worthy2 holds internet safety event

By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — Worthy2 hosted a Behind the Screen… Who’s Really There? Protecting Our Children in a Digital World — An Internet Safety Workshop for Parents and Caregivers on Feb. 19 at Cornerstone Church in Auburn.Kathryn Guthrie, founder of Worthy2, welcomed those in attendance and shared the purpose and need for Worthy2 in Lee County.“We're in our eighth year, and we are an advocacy organization for adult and minor...

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Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting

Auburn Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —  Local business and government leaders gathered together on Tuesday morning for the Auburn Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the indoor practice facility on the campus of Auburn University....

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Opelika launches local committee to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Opelika launches local committee to celebrate Amer …

OPELIKA — In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the city of Opelika recently announced the formation of the Opelika America 250 Alabama Committee. This local group will help lead the city’s planning and programming...

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Local agencies win top ADDY honors

Local agencies win top ADDY honors

CONTRIBUTED BY HERE MOLLY GIRL OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl and its sister agency, Script Marketing, took home top honors at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) — Montgomery Chapter ADDY Awards Gala held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Montgomery Country...

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