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New hotel coming to South College Street

People visiting Auburn will soon have a new place to stay. A TownePlace Suites by Marriott, which is designed for people staying for long periods of time, is being built on South College Street near the South Donahue Drive intersection. Art Bright, project manager, said construction started approximately one month ago.

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Downtown road closures for July 24

By Staff Report | July 23

East Magnolia Avenue between Gay and College streets, and North College Street between Tichenor and Magnolia avenues will be closed Friday, July 24, for pavement milling.  Downtown parking will remain free and the parking deck will still be open during this closure.

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Krispy Kreme coming to Auburn

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 22

Auburn students and residents don't have to drive to Columbus, Georgia, or Montgomery for Krispy Kreme anymore.  The City Council approved a commercial development agreement so the owners of Auburn Mall can redevelop the former Sears building and front corner of the mall.  The Krispy Kreme will be at the front corner of the mall.  Phillip Dunlap, economic development director for the city of Auburn, said there has been a lot of positive buzz surrounding the doughnut shop. "All you have to do is read Facebook, everybody seems to be excited about it," Dunlap said.

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Incident reports from July 14-20

By Staff Report | July 21

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 14-20: July 14: Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 200 block of Martin Avenue.Criminal littering was reported in Heath Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 300 block of Jason Court. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 2500 block of Hilton Garden Drive. Harassment was reported at the 500 block of South Gay Street. Second-degree forgery was reported at the 2400 block of Moores Mill Road. July 15: Harassing communications was reported at the 300 block of Talbert Drive. Identity theft was reported at the 200 block of Chinaberry Court. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 200 block of Cook Street. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Harassment was reported at the 900 block of North Donahue Drive. Second-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 700 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Second-degree possession of a forged instrument was reported at the 2300 block of East University Drive. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported at the 1700 block of South College Street. Theft from yards was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Fleeing/attempting to elude an officer was reported at the 1800 block of Sandhill Road. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 100 block of East Glenn Avenue. July 16: Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 600 block of Bedell Avenue. third-degree theft of property was reported at the 500 block of Webster Road. Domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree theft of lost property was reported at the 100 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 300 block of South Donahue Drive. City ordinance violation, work times, was reported at the 300 block of North Dean Road. Harassing communications was reported at the 300 block of Martin Avenue. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported at the 100 block of Roosevelt Drive. Second-degree theft of property was reported at the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Harassment/intimidation was reported at the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Second-degree possession of a forged instrument was reported at the 800 block of East Glenn Avenue. July 17: Reckless endangerment was reported on Opelika Road at Old Stage Road. Fleeing/attempting to elude an officer was reported on Opelika Road at Old Stage Road. Second-degree possession of marijuana was reported in Auburn. Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Auburn. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 100 block of Lee Drive. Theft of property was reported at the 1300 block of Commerce Drive. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at the 1000 block of Holmes Avenue. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 400 block of Opelika Road. Burglary from a  residence with force was reported at the1400 block of Richland Road. Possessing a forged instrument was reported at the 800 block of East Glenn Avenue. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 400 block of Webster Road. Harassment, family, was reported at the 1700 block of Opelika Road. Possession of a concealed weapon without a permit was reported on Wright Street. July 18: Third-degree assault was reported at the 100 block of Thomas Street. Identity theft was reported at the 1300 block of Ferndale Drive. Harassing communications was reported at the 2400 block of Lee Road 56. Third-degree theft of lost property was reported at the 100 block of East Magnolia Avenue. Duty upon striking an unoccupied vehicle was reported at the 3200 block of South College Street. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 4800 block of Highway 147 North. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Theft from a residence was reported at the 200 block of Wire Road. Duty upon striking an unoccupied vehicle was reported at the 1200 block of North Dean Road. Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported at the 1300 block of Gatewood Drive. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported at the 2000 block of East University Drive. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. July 19: Criminal mischief, damage to private property was reported at the 200 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Harassment, simple assault, was reported at the 2000 block of South College Street. Third-degree assault was reported at the 500 block of West Glenn Avenue. Aggravated assault, menacing with a gun was reported at the 500 block of West Glenn Avenue. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 1600 block of Lee Road 12. Burglary from a residence with force was reported at the 1900 block of Overlook Court. Theft from a residence was reported at the 1900 block of Overlook Court. Harassment/intimidation was reported on Interstate 85 Northbound. July 20: Possessing a forged instrument was reported at the 500 block of Lee Road 53. Burglary from a residence with force was reported at the 900 block of Pleasant Avenue. Auto breaking and entering was reported at the 2000 block of Watercrest Drive. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at the 2200 block of Brenton Lane. Illegal possession/use of a creditor debit card was reported at the 700 block of East Glenn Avenue. Third-degree burglary was reported at the 900 block of Falconer Drive. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 1800 block of West Longleaf Drive. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at the 900 block of Opelika Road. Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 900 block of Opelika Road. Harassing communications was reported at the 600 block of Byrd Street. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 100 block of West Magnolia Avenue. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 1900 block of Bluff Court.

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Heat advisory still in effect for Auburn

By Staff Report | July 21

A heat advisory is still in effect for Auburn until Tuesday, July 21, at 10 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures could range from 94-100 degrees, with the heat index ranging from 105-109 degrees.

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Alumni create moving company in Auburn

By Sommer Henry | Writer | July 19

Two Auburn graduates started "Move Auburn," while in school, and have Auburn to thank for it. Whit Mitchell and Will Forbes were just sophomores at Auburn when the idea of Move Auburn started to take shape.  Mitchell, a co-owner of Move Auburn, said he recalls noticing all of the sweaty and unhappy dads moving their child in during his freshman year, but it wasn't until his sophomore year that he thought of the idea to do something about it.  "I knew some sorority girls that needed help with moving, and I had some guys that could do it," Mitchell said. "About 30 or 40 parents got in touch with us after that saying that they needed help.

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Incident reports from July 7-13

By Staff Report | July 14

The following incident were reported to the Auburn Police Division from July 7-13: July 7: Third-degree domestic violence was reported in Auburn. Second-degree theft of property was reported at the 1900 block of Lee Road 137. Third-degree theft of property was reported at the 400 block of Perry Street.

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Auburn Knights swing through the generations at reunion concert

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | July 12

The Auburn Knights Orchestra alumni bands of the 1970s-80s, 1990s-2000s and the current Auburn Knights played the night away at the second night of their 85th anniversary celebration Saturday, July 11. The first night featured bands from the 1930s-40s, 1950s and 1960s. We're having a great time," said Fritz Siler, conductor of the 1970s-80s band.

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