by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Auburn-Opelika Tourism has announced the hiring of Mari Lott as communications specialist, a role she assumed in January 2026 following her graduation from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism....
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Volunteer AO is Auburn–Opelika Tourism’s (AOT) volunteer program that gives area residents a chance to share their hometown hospitality while supporting local events. From community gatherings and sporting events to meetings...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Events
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UMC AUBURN — Auburn United Methodist Church will host a community conversation titled “Good News Neighbors Presents: In Conversation with Brian Goldstone” on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. The event will feature an interview...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Yard Love Auburn helps locals celebrate everything from birthdays to graduations, bringing joy to yards with personalized signs and tailoring every display for the customer’s special day. “Yard Love Auburn is a...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Mackenzie Poole, Vice President of the Opelika Chamber, has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2025 40 Under 40 list, which...
