Georgia Tech fall 2020 graduates announced

Contributed to the Opelika Observer The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees during the Fall 2020 semester and were recognized during the Institute’s 259th Commencement...
Legislative Session Begins

Legislative Session Begins

By Steve Flowers As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins, you will see new leadership in the state Senate. Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly. They have a super majority and dominate all issues and the budgeting process. They acknowledge the...
City Of Opelika names Interim Fire Chief

City Of Opelika names Interim Fire Chief

Contributed by the city of Opelika The city of Opelika names James “Junior” Morgan Interim Fire Chief effective Feb. 1, 2021. Morgan will serve as Interim Chief after Byron Prather’s retirement on Jan. 31, 2021. Morgan retired from the Opelika Fire Department seven...