Community Articles

Coca-Cola breaks ground for sales center

Company brings $18 million investment to Auburn BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last week, the city of Auburn welcomed in a new $18 million investment.Known world-wide, the name Coca-Cola is likely familiar to all Auburn residents. But now, it will strike a...

US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport

US Congress approves $7.2 million for AU airport CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The United States Congress has approved funding legislation that includes $7.2 million for the construction of an air traffic control tower at the Auburn University Regional...

Hayes joins Three Sixty {Real Estate}

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Three Sixty {Real Estate} announced that Luke Hayes has joined its East Alabama team. Hayes worked for the last few years as a custom home builder. He will continue that work in addition to being a realtor.“With my custom home...

Stone Martin Builders names Carmack as director of customer experience

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Stone Martin Builders (SMB), a leading homebuilder across Alabama and the region, announces the appointment of Ashley Carmack as Director of Customer Experience.In her new role, Carmack will oversee initiatives aimed at...
Beat Bama Food Drive

Beat Bama Food Drive

CONTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA ALABAMA —Another "food fight" is underway as the annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive kicked off on Sept. 29....

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Piedmont Plateau Fall Bird Walk

Piedmont Plateau Fall Bird Walk

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OEPLIKA —The Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika will host its Piedmont Plateau Fall Bird Walk, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023....

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