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Opelika Council member Rauch announces bid for re-election

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council member Todd Rauch officially announced his campaign for re-election to represent Ward 5. Rauch says his passion for public service is rooted in a simple principle: Government works best when it works for the...
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Lee County Commission OKs exemption to garbage fees

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved an additional exemption to the solid waste disposal program fees. With the passage of Act 2025-228, the county commission approved the exemption of solid waste disposal program fees to those...
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Retired judge honored by LaFayette City Council during meeting

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The LaFayette City Council held a surprise celebration for recently retired former Fifth Judicial Circuit District Court Judge Calvin Milford during Monday night’s meeting. Milford was presented with two proclamations...
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Auburn City Council confirms fee increase

BY DAN SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Previously proposed solid waste collection fee increases are now codified after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the rate hike. It is the first time the city has raised the price of its solid waste...
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