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Rotten to Nice

New Auburn business offers dog training, boarding BY TRISHA WHITE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Trusting another person with your dog is one of the most difficult areas in life to navigate as a dog-owner. And yet, many dog owners don’t have the time, the energy or often...
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Opelika’s Economic Development director to retire

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA Lori Huguley, left, will retire as director of Economic Development on Jan. 31. John Sweatman, right, will assume leadership on Feb. 1. OPELIKA. — Lori Huguley, CEcD, is retiring from the city of Opelika on Jan. 31. John Sweatman...
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Finanical News from CPA Justin Smith

New this year: Many businesses now required to report BOI BY JUSTIN SMITHbFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Business are required to report their ownership interest to the Federal Government beginning in January.A little known but highly impactful rule is taking place in 2024...
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The Gallery on Railroad receives development grant

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, right, presented an AMEA/Opelika Power Services Development Grant to Dr. George and Debbie Purves at the Gallery on Railroad, located at 809 South Railroad Avenue downtown. The Gallery has been a destination for custom framing, fine art,...
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Hip, Hop, Hippity Hop

Hip, Hop, Hippity Hop

Apr 12, 2023

The city of Auburn's 43rd annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Sunday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at Kiesel Park. The hunt, staged by age groups, was...

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