Politics Articles

Auburn council approves transport overhaul

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — New rules governing non-vehicular transportation are coming to Auburn after the City Council on Jan. 20 approved changes to the city ordinance.Those changes define and govern “multi-use paths,” which are popular with...

Opelika approves $20 million agreement to expand Fox Run School

Leroy Dexter Hughley was recognized as the January Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA. BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a resolution partnering with the Opelika City Schools...

Aerial photography proposal draws crowd at County Commission

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Commission chambers were full of concerned citizens at the Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.  Many were there to speak about an aerial photography contract for the county. A page from the Lee County...

Auburn City Council approves annexation, tax abatement at brief meeting

BY DANIEL SCHIMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In a brief meeting on Jan. 6, the Auburn City Council addressed several items of business: The council announced an opening on the Cemetery Advisory Board. That term will begin upon appointment and end on Dec. 31, 2030. The...