by Greg Markley Political Writer When little-known Georgia governor Jimmy Carter told his mother Miz Lillian in 1975 that he had decided to...
Part 1: Constitutional Amendment seen as stop-gap, but necessary
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Opelika City Council allots almost $50,000 for ‘exterior repairs, misc. restorative actions’ for historic Penn Yonge home at Spring Villa Park, beginning process of restoring historic Opelika property
by the Opelika Observer staff For the last few years, the historic Penn Yonge House, located at the city of Opelika’s Spring Villa Park, has...
Patsy Jones, Larry Gray face re-elect challenges to council; mayor, three city council members automatically re-elected
by the Opelika Observer staff The city of Opelika’s upcoming municipal election will now be held only in Wards One and Two, as only Ward 1’s...
Opelika communities may benefit from County Government Institute at AU
by Greg Markley Political Writer Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz was apparently not alone when she said, “There’s no place...
Possible solutions to dust problem on Lee Road 352 eyed, but not approved, by LCC
by Greg Markley Political Writer For more than a year, Lee County commissioners have been discussing how best to handle problems on part of...
AFC forester: Volunteer fire depts. ‘can’t operate off barbecue sales anymore’
by Greg Markley Political Writer What do Lee County’s volunteer fire departments do, anyway? Put out fires? Yes, the main function of a local fire...
Council okays more than $450,000 for necessary software upgrades for city’s police, fire, court systems
During the Opelika city council’s work session held Tuesday evening, the city’s chief technology officer Stephen Dawe told city officials his...
Bill English or Jon Chase – Incumbent, challenger trade jabs, answers in Tuesday’s Tea Party hosted public forum
During Tuesday’s Patriots of Liberty Tea Party hosted probate judge forum, candidates Jon Chase and Bill English discussed numerous issues facing...
LCC rejects waste disposal bids, opts to do it ‘in-house’ at $18,000 less per year
In a move officials said will likely save Lee County taxpayers about $18,000 a year, the Lee County Commission on Monday rejected several bids for...