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Book signing is Aug. 23 at Auburn Oil Co.

BY JACQUELINE JARIKAGATE PUBLISHING AUBURN — On Friday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers will celebrate the release of award-winning journalist and local author Roger Thurow’s newest book, Against the Grain. Thurow will discuss his new book, answer...

Habitat breaks ground on Home No. 77

Representatives from West Fraser, the city of Auburn and Stone Martin Builders partnered with Habitat for Humanity to break ground on Home No. 77 in Auburn on Aug. 9. Stone Martin Builders and its trade partners are planning, permitting, leading and building this home...

Lady Legends to support women leaders and business owners

Southern Employer Benefits to kick off initiative with luncheon on Aug. 21 CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Employer Benefits LLC announced that Lady Legends, an initiative to empower women leaders and small business owners, will kick off with a luncheon...

Country’s Barbecue to open new site on Aug. 12

Auburn favorite relocates in new building next door BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s beloved barbecue joint, Country’s Barbecue, is embarking on a new chapter after 46 years of serving the community.As the restaurant prepares to relocate to a new...