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Letter to the editor: Citizens rights are being ignored

BY ROBERT WILKINS OPINION — The City Manager [along] with our Council and Mayor have ignored the rights of the Auburn Citizens’ for too long. Appointments of 120 members comprised of 22 boards and one commission are basically controlled by the same families and...
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Auburn council paves way for mixed-use development

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A major development in north Auburn cleared some of its final regulatory hurdles after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of annexations and zoning ordinances.That project, known as The Foundry at North College,...
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Pediatric clinic proposed for former Opelika Chamber building on Ave. A

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — A local physician has proposed opening a pediatric and wellness clinic — a project that would bring a new medical service to downtown Opelika in the former Opelika Chamber of Commerce building, located at 601 Ave. A.During the...
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Auburn city council approves funding for housing project renovation

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Ridgecrest Apartments are on their way to receiving a major facelift after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday voted to support a multiphase redevelopment with nearly $1.8 million from the general fund.The council also...
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