by The Observer Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Developers are now unable to construct multi-unit developments and off-campus student housing near downtown Auburn after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a sweeping building moratorium. That unanimously-approved...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THE GOGUE AUBURN — “Weird Al” Yankovic is coming to the Gogue Center’s Bill and Carol Ham Amphitheatre — Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. Following the incredible success of his 2025 tour, the legendary Yankovic is returning to the road in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in November with lights, decorations and seasonal events running through January. Visit the downtown greenspace and local...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM OPELIKA — Downtown Opelika will once again transform into a winter wonderland as the city presents Opelika’s Very Merry Christmas, running Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 2. This annual celebration unites residents,...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | Events, Featured
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Victorian Front Porch Tour (VFPT) is underway, and organizers are preparing for one of the most activity-packed years yet. This year’s tour runs December 10–14, with the driving tour open nightly from 5–9 p.m. and the...
