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AGS America announces $3.6 million expansion

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPELIKA — AGS America Inc., a leading manufacturer in the automotive industry, is set to further expand its presence in Opelika with an additional investment of nearly $3.6 million in new advanced manufacturing equipment....

City of Opelika reduces occupational tax

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika announced a historic reduction in the occupational tax rate, marking a significant moment in the city’s commitment to its citizens and economic growth. After 34 years at 1.5%, the city council has voted to...

Lee County Commission to stream public comments

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission decided last week to reintroduce recording public comments from citizens, as well as establishing a bi-weekly work session schedule.The commission discussed reinstating public comments as part of...

Changes to Auburn’s animal welfare ordinance on the horizon

CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT AUBURN – Extreme weather and a husky puppy’s recent death put Auburn’s animal welfare ordinances in the spotlight at Tuesday’s city council meeting as members and city employees discussed updating what is currently on the books.While...

Beulah quarry will continue

Beulah quarry will continue

Dec 10, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — During Monday nights Lee County Commission meeting, the commissioners took a vote...

Lee County finalizes ARPA funds

Lee County finalizes ARPA funds

Dec 4, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — It has been more than four years since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and the Lee...

City Council Recaps | Dec. 3, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Opelika Council recognizes OHS football team BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club presented the city of...

Auburn mayor: State of the city is ‘vibrant’

Auburn mayor: State of the city is ‘vibrant’

Nov 20, 2024

2024 Lamplighter Awards presented to community’s best and brightest BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders delivered his...

Opelika to spend more than $1.1 mil on park lighting

Opelika to spend more than $1.1 mil on park lighting

Nov 20, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — During Tuesday night’s Opelika City Council meeting, two bids and two resolutions...

Auburn Council hears from outraged citizens

Nov 20, 2024

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Outrage over the destruction of a bald eagle’s nest in northern Auburn ignited Tuesday’s Auburn City...

Lee County Commission swears in three on Nov. 5

Lee County Commission swears in three on Nov. 5

Nov 19, 2024

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — At last week’s commission meeting, Probate Judge Bill English told commissioners Lee County...

Councilwoman Norris earns CMO designation

Councilwoman Norris earns CMO designation

Nov 13, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Councilwoman Erica Baker Norris of Ward 2, Opelika, has completed the requirements for the Alabama League...

Copelan becomes Lee County’s first female district judge

Copelan becomes Lee County’s first female district judge

Nov 8, 2024

BY DAVID BELL ANDMICHELLE KEY LEE COUNTY — Opelika attorney Samantha Copelan is the first woman to be elected Judge of Lee County District Court....

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