Politics Articles

Lee County Commission begins search for COO

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — After much discussion, the Lee County Commission approved a motion to start the process of hiring a chief operating officer (COO). The pay range for this new position will be between $175,000 and $225,000. The listing can be found...

Richard Cooley Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Smiths Station

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Richard A. Cooley, the current Mayor of Smiths Station and a lifelong resident, officially announced today that he will seek election to a full term as mayor in the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, Aug. 26.Cooley,...

Auburn Council approves pedestrian path connector

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A network of walking trails in southeast Auburn will see greater connectivity and safety in the future, giving residents additional options to move around town.That comes after the Auburn City Council on May 20 unanimously...

Opelika City Council votes down text amendment on “celebration sites”

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The council voted down an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance Text: Section 3.1 - Building Permit Required, and Section 8.11.1 Temporary Structures/Temporary Uses during Tuesday night’s city council meeting with four council...