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Auburn council again punts on annexations and rezonings

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – A massive mixed-use development in north Auburn must again wait for initial approval after the Auburn City Council on Feb. 3 voted to postpone votes on various annexations and zoning ordinances for the second time in as many...

Opelika holds public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more BY MICHELLE KEYAND KADIE TAYLOR OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council announced last week that it is considering a proposed one-year planning moratorium, a measure intended to evaluate the city’s rapid...

Opelika to hold public hearing on proposed planning moratorium Feb. 3

Moratorium would pause certain new residential approvals and more OPELIKA -The Opelika City Council will consider a proposed one-yearPlanning moratorium at its Feb. 3, meeting as part of a proactiveeffort to evaluate the city’s rapid residential growth and ensure...

Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton announces re-election bid

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY CORONER’S CAMPAIGN LEE COUNTY — After more than two decades of dedicated public service to Lee County, Coroner Daniel Sexton today announced his candidacy for re-election in the 2026 election cycle. He began his service to Lee County 21 years...
Council approves biennial budget

Council approves biennial budget

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – The Auburn City Council on Tuesday gave the city a financial road map for the next two years with its...

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