by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika Revenue Department has mailed out business license renewal applications. Alcoholic beverage licenses are due Jan.15, 2023, but since Jan. 15 is on the weekend, and business owners will have until...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
By SEAN DIETRICH The dusk is reflecting off Douglas Lake. I am nestled in the French Broad River valley, seated on the porch of a log cabin, watching the Great Smoky Mountains continue to be Great. I am playing the mandolin with some friends. There is an upright bass,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Education
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / SARA CUSTER AUBURN — The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center was closed beginning Monday, Jan. 9, during the facility’s renovation and expansion. Part of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan, the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Events
The Opelika Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 20 Under 40 class went on its winter retreat last weekend. They were able to get to know each other a little better with a name game, heard from Dr. Chenavis Evans on important leadership traits and types, learned about Robert’s...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF AUBURN / SARAH COOK AUBURN — Calling all dog lovers! Auburn Parks and Recreation and the Lee County Humane Society will host Bark in the Park, an event celebrating responsible dog ownership, on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...