by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Politics
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard from homeowners concerned about proposed new developments at its Feb. 10 meeting. The commission discussed division of lots one and two at Avalon Acres, adjacent to Lee Roads 250 and...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY OPELIKA — The second annual Opelika Book Festival will be held Feb. 22 at Opelika Public Library. Included in the festival will be a Local Author Fair, The Author Stage presented by Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, writing workshops...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Community
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On Feb. 2, Waldo’s Chicken and Beer crossed the road and opened its doors at 1120 S College St in Auburn, which was previously the 19th Hole. Waldo’s pays tribute to the former restaurant by displaying an LED sign with its...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Community
BY DEREK LAND FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Maker and Merchant plans to expand in the Auburn Mall by combining its two separate stores into one. The business opened in November 2020 and sells products from local vendors. The store is owned by Coles Doyle, Jennifer...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce introduced three new professionals joining its team, each bringing unique expertise to further the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the community as the champion of business.“We are truly...
