Auburn residents will have two chances to go "all in" this weekend, as a resolution making Friday, Oct. 5 "All Auburn Blue Day" was approved by City Council at the Oct. 2 meeting.
Auburn High School head coach Tim Carter was recognized by the Council for his achievements with the football team. Auburn High had been nationally selected by ESPN to televise its Oct. 5 game against Montgomery's Carver High School.
Carter and the team are asking fans to wear all blue to show their pride in Auburn High and local athletes for the national audience.
Carter was grateful for the recognition and thanked the Council and supportive fans.
"Well you know, the Council wanted to recognize our team," Carter said. "It's a big-time game. There's two Auburn commitments, Auburn University commitments. I think that added to the excitement of it. But we're both two top-ranked teams. You know it's just a big showdown."
Tickets for the game are available starting Oct. 1 and can be purchased in the Auburn High athletic office from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Councilwoman Sheila Eckman briefly advocated for the city to improve its public transportation system, based on information she gathered at a recent conference in Washington, D.C.
"We have a pseudo-public transportation with LETA," Eckman said. "Someone that wants to use it has to call a day in advance. It's a tedious thing. There's nothing that people can just rely on."
Eckman admires the model Tiger Transit provides.
"We have a perfect example in Tiger Transit and how well that works," she said. "I think as we grow and get into a situation where we need one, we'll get something like that."
Clay Phillips announced UPC's first Bodda Getta Bash, a public pep rally and concert to be held in Bibb Graves Amphitheater Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.
Bizilia's Cafe's outdoor permit request was approved.
Six city employees were recognized for their service and dedication to the city.
The purchase of one $86,002.84 Bobcat Compact Track Loader was approved, for use by Water Resource Management.
No citizens came forward during Citizens' Communications.
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