Politics Articles

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 presentation on the upcoming Freedom Fest 2026 weekend celebration and several items related to county roads and county...

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 south Auburn.The development, known as The Lexington, will be built on 1.15 acres near the intersection of South College...

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. Channing Street Copper Co. plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 175 Orr Ave. in Opelika, where it will...

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 Bayles to the E-911 Communications District Board after the second reading of those openings.District 5 Commissioner...