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Opelika Council considers reducing occupational tax

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 4, the Opelika City Council approved an amendment to reduce the occupational license fee rate from one and one-half percent to one percent of the gross receipts for work done or services performed or rendered within...
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Opelika moves to weekly recycling curbside pickup

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Opelika Environmental Services (OES) has announced an important change to the city’s recycling program: To provide a more streamlined and consistent recycling service for all residents, recycling will now be collected every...
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City of Opelika reduces occupational tax

BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA – The city of Opelika is proud to announce 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...
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Opelika City Council approves board appointments

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council met on Thursday, Jan. 23 after postponing its regularly scheduled Tuesday night meeting after Winter Storm Enzo blanketed Opelika with approximately two and one-half inches of snow. During the rescheduled meeting...
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Letter to the Editor:

Letter to the Editor:

Jun 7, 2023

OPINION —  As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...

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