Mayor highlights schools, development, public safety, infrastructure and the need to protect Opelika’s character BY MICHELLE KEY AND GATOR KINCAID...
Smith outlines growth priorities in first State of the City address
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Opelika residents weigh growth, density and neighborhood character
City’s first comprehensive zoning rewrite since 1991 is expected to be completed by April 2027 BY MICHELLE KEYPublisher OPELIKA — Opelika residents...
Opelika strengthens global aerospace connections at Farnborough International Airshow
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika recently attended the Farnborough International Airshow in England as part of its...
UK-based superalloy manufacturer Doncasters opening $50M facility in Auburn
CONTRIBUTED BYCITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — DPC Holdings PLC (Doncasters), a United Kingdom-based maker of superalloys and high-precision alloy components...
Gray presents regional violence prevention initiative to Opelika council
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — State Rep. Jeremy Gray and Paula Wilson, a coordinator for the initiative and volunteer with Moms Demand Action...
Commission hears plans for Freedom Fest, road updates
BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHEROPELIKA — The Lee County Commission met Monday, July 27, for its regular meeting, which included student recognition, a...
Mixed-use development approved for south Auburn
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in...
Opelika approves tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co.
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. during Tuesday night’s meeting....
Commission votes in E-911 Board members
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission voted Monday night to approve Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Austin...