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Changes to Auburn’s animal welfare ordinance on the horizon

CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT AUBURN – Extreme weather and a husky puppy’s recent death put Auburn’s animal welfare ordinances in the spotlight at Tuesday’s city council meeting as members and city employees discussed updating what is currently on the books.While...
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Opelika Council considers reducing occupational tax

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 4, the Opelika City Council approved an amendment to reduce the occupational license fee rate from one and one-half percent to one percent of the gross receipts for work done or services performed or rendered within...
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Opelika moves to weekly recycling curbside pickup

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Environmental Services (OES) has announced an important change to the city’s recycling program: To provide a more streamlined and consistent recycling service for all residents, recycling will now be collected every...
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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...
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County offers free waste disposal

County offers free waste disposal

Mar 5, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Did you know, Lee County began offering free trash disposal days in the county last...

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Democratic Candidates Forum

Democratic Candidates Forum

Mar 1, 2024

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee conducted a candidate forum during their regular monthly...

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