Politics Articles

Lee County Commission discusses paving roads

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During the Lee County Commission Monday night, District 1 Commissioner Doug Cannon asked the commission to consider a discussion on earmarking funds for dirt road paving in the county.“In 2010, the...

Church members speak against package store during Auburn meeting

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — For most of the citizen’s communications period during Tuesday night’s Auburn City Council meeting, Auburn AME Zion Church members spoke against a proposed package store located at 316 N. Donahue Drive.Those present did not...

Daewan America announces $46 million expansion, Opelikacouncil approves tax abatements

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHERMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Daewon America, Inc. announced its plans for a major addition to its existing facility located at 4600 Northpark Drive involving the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings, the...

Bed & Breakfasts not recommended by Planning Commission

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHERMICHELLE@OEPLIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — At the Opelika Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday involved holding several public hearings, including one for the proposed city ordinance text amendment pertaining to allowing bed...