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Opelika names bridge after Lt. John T. Pruitt Sr.

Considers land purchase from Stone Martin BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a wide range of policy and routine matters during its Feb. 3 meeting, including zoning changes, multiple resolutions and appointments. The council also held...
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Auburn council again punts on annexations and rezonings

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – A massive mixed-use development in north Auburn must again wait for initial approval after the Auburn City Council on Feb. 3 voted to postpone votes on various annexations and zoning ordinances for the second time in as many...
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Opelika holds public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more BY MICHELLE KEYAND KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council announced last week that it is considering a proposed one-year planning moratorium, a measure intended to evaluate the city’s rapid...
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Opelika to hold public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a proactiveeffort to evaluate the city’s rapid residential growth and ensure...
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