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BY DANIEL SCHMIDT
THE OBSERVER
AUBURN — The Auburn City Council on Tuesday approved a series of rezonings for a dense new mixed-use development in south Auburn.
The development, known as The Lexington, will be built on 1.15 acres near the intersection of South College Street and South Donahue Drive.
According to plans released by developer Shannon, Strobel ...
BY MICHELLE KEY
PUBLISHER
OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved tax abatements for Channing Street Copper Co. during Tuesday night’s meeting. Channing Street Copper Co. plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 175 Orr Ave. in Opelika, where it will engineer and produce induction ranges. The company will modify the existing facility and purchase and i...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT
THE OBSERVER
OPELIKA — After Opelika Middle School disbanded its softball team earlier this year, a void was left behind for area girls who play the sport.
After many of those players found themselves having to either try out for Opelika High School’s varsity and junior varsity teams or not play at all, the Opelika Blaze travel team saw the opportun...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT
FOR THE OBSERVER
OPELIKA — For the past 19 years, Oscar Penn has spent the first Tuesday in August trying to help connect his neighbors back into their community.
This year, he wants to do something that has an even deeper impact.
When the One Love National Night Out opens at 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Friendship Baptist Church, Penn...
CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY
OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County announced that it will host more than 200 volunteers for its annual Campaign Kickoff event on July 30. This signature event launches United Way of Lee County’s annual campaign, inspiring the community to come together and strengthen the lives of local families. This year’s kickoff will includ...