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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...

Smiths Station City Council Takes Steps Toward Road Improvement

Smiths Station City Council Takes Steps Toward Road Improvement

Jun 28, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station City Council had a quiet month of meetings. The mayor...

Mr. Gatti’s Moves Forward

Jun 21, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — It appears that Mr. Gatti’s is still on its way to Opelika — at least, according to the...

Target Receives Its Alcohol Beverage Licenses

Target Receives Its Alcohol Beverage Licenses

Jun 21, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Target is one step closer to opening in downtown Auburn. Target received its alcohol...

Community Announcement: Lee County Democrats to Hold Training Session July 15

Jun 21, 2023

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a meeting on Saturday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at...

Lee County Commission Approves ARPA Funds Allocation

Lee County Commission Approves ARPA Funds Allocation

Jun 14, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved the allocation of ARPA Funds and the Lee County...

Supreme Court Rules Congressional Lines in Alabama Should be Redrawn

Supreme Court Rules Congressional Lines in Alabama Should be Redrawn

Jun 14, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM ALABAMA — The Supreme Court ruled on June 8 that congressional lines must be redrawn in the state of...

Celebrating City Spirit

Celebrating City Spirit

Jun 7, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented...

Sweet News for Alabama

Sweet News for Alabama

Jun 7, 2023

Fourth Grader Creates State Cookie Gov. Kay Ivey made it official last week: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie. Montgomery...

Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

Too Many Billboards in Auburn?

Jun 7, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — A citizen approached the Auburn City Council Tuesday night with a request —...

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