Politics Articles

Auburn City Council votes against 14 acre commercial development

CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Plans for a controversial commercial development in northwestern Auburn are now on ice after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday narrowly voted against rezoning the nearly 14-acre property.A split council voted...

County Commission tables subdivision approval, will review drainage concerns

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission heard from homeowners concerned about proposed new developments at its Feb. 10 meeting.  The commission discussed division of lots one and two at Avalon Acres, adjacent to Lee Roads 250 and...

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...