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City of Opelika reduces occupational tax

BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA – The city of Opelika is proud to announce a historic reduction in the occupational tax rate, marking a significant moment in the city’s commitment to its citizens and economic growth. After 34 years at 1.5%, the city council has voted...

A-O Tourism, Opelika Chamber move to new home

Recent Open House featured preview of state-of-the-art facility BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house at the old Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library on 200 S. Sixth St....

Sonic Group Acquires Sonic Tools USA, Its Exclusive North American Distribution Partner

Sonic Tools USA Becomes Fully Owned Entity of Sonic Group, 10 Years after Successfully Entering the North America Market AUBURN, Alabama And NEW ORLEANS – January 22, 2025 – Sonic Group, a leading provider of professional tools and equipment solutions based in the...

Celebrating a century

BY HANNAH BEASLEY FOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — This past December loved ones gathered to celebrate Mrs. Juanita Patrick’s 100th birthday. An Opelika resident for more than 70 years, Patrick was born in Goodwater, Alabama, in Coosa County in 1924 and moved to Lanett...
New Year brings new business

New Year brings new business

Auburn welcomes ALDI, Smalls Sliders to town BY ANITA STIEFEL | EDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — BYO bags, and don’t forget to bring a...

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Skeletal remains found in Opelika

Skeletal remains found in Opelika

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — Dec. 28, 2024, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Opelika Police responded to 2600 Block of Northpark...

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