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County garbage collection service provider changes

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission was recently notified that as of Sept. 1, Meridian Waste has acquired Arrow Disposal Services Inc. (ADSI), the company contracted for garbage collection in Lee County.According to a press release from...

Local politics – city council news

Opelika council approves PUD near Sportsplex Parkway BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone 68.4 acres of land located on the north side of Sportsplex Parkway,...

Smiths Station begins storm shelter construction

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION —Smiths Station broke ground Monday on its new storm shelter, which will be located right behind city hall.“I appreciate all of you coming out,” said Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley. “… This...

County Commission gets update on Integrea

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — During Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting,Jimmie Dickey, executive director and CEO of Integrea, presented information pertaining to the name change of East Alabama Mental Health to Integrea Community Health System....
Avenue B bridge to get new name

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after...

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Auburn Alumni Center’s lower plaza to get upgrade

Auburn City Council notes

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Due to technical difficulties during the live-stream of Auburn's City Council meeting on Tuesday night, a...

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EMA continues to grow

EMA continues to grow

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night to approve several subdivisions moving forward and...

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