Politics Articles

Proposed Auburn subdivision on hold pending CompPlan 2030

163-home development not compatible with current zoning, land use code BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A proposed 163-home subdivision in north Auburn is now indefinitely postponed after the developer withdrew several ordinances at Thursday night’s Auburn...

Probate judge gavel passed from Bill English to Jere Colley

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Monday night was Lee County Probate Judge Bill English’s last Lee County Commission meeting.English has been serving for 24 years, having taken office in 2001. Newly-elected Probate Judge Jere Colley is stepping into the...

Local agencies receive funds

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc., which serves Lee County, received $1.45 million as part of nearly $44.5 million awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to 18 community agencies that provide emergency assistance to...

Parking changes, reappointments headline Auburn City Council meeting

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In a brief 26-minule-long meeting, the Auburn City Council addressed several items of business coming off of the holiday season: The council approved an ordinance establishing no parking zones on both sides of Miller Avenue...