Crime reports from Feb. 16-22

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 16-22: Feb.

City Council passes apartment moratorium

The Auburn City Council put a suspension on development when the council members present voted to pass an apartment moratorium.

Community theatre gives college students chance to teach acting

The Auburn Area Community Theatre is devoted to bringing popular productions to life.

UPDATE: City Council passes apartment moratorium

On Feb. 17, 2015, the Auburn City Council passed an apartment moratorium that will stop the development of apartments, condominiums or any other form of ownership or operation within the University Service zoning district located east of College Street.

Lee County Commission decides to not pass forward a tax raise to legislators

The Lee County Commission decided whether six requests for items would be drafted, advertised and sent through the legislative approval process to the Lee County Legislative Delegation on Feb.

Learning Tree to host fundraiser

The Learning Tree, Inc. is having the Boots and Bow Ties Gala to raise money for their local preschool, The Little H.A.P.I.E Tree Preschool in Auburn.

Safety of Tiger Lodge discussed at meeting

Safety was the primary topic discussed at a residents’ meeting held at Tiger Lodge apartment complex on West Longleaf Drive on Feb. 17.

​Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar passed away after 33 years of city service

After 33 years of service, Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar died Feb. 18. A press release from the City of Auburn confirmed Lamar died after suffering from an extended illness.

Plans for new high school take shape

Auburn City Schools has been working to solve the issue of future student growth for quite some time. The solution to this problem is coming in the form of the new Auburn High School, which is projected to be complete in April 2017, with classes starting in August 2017.

Crime reports from Feb. 9-15

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 9-15.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Request from A California Elementary School

Dear Editors of Auburn Plainsman, Would you please print my letter in your 'Letters to the Editor'? This would be a great help to me in completing my state project. Thank you!

Local flea market raises money for Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity offers help to those who cannot afford the housing they need for themselves or their families, but they can't give out help unless they get some help of their own.

UPDATE: Man arrested for the murder of man on Spencer Avenue

Auburn Police Division arrested a man for the murder that occurred Saturday, Feb. 14 on Spencer Avenue. Police discovered the man lying in the road near the 600 block of Spencer Avenue suffering from multiple gunshots wounds, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

VIDEO: Time lapse of new Toomer's Oaks being planted

A time lapse of new Toomer's Oaks being planted Saturday, Feb. 14.

Oaks return to Toomer's Corner

For the first time in two years, there are two live oaks at Toomer's Corner. Fans surrounded Samford Park early Saturday morning, Feb. 14, to watch crews plant the 35-foot trees.

VIDEO: New Toomer's Oaks sneak peek

Owner of Southern Dogs Rescue sentenced for animal cruelty

The owner of Southern Dogs Rescue in Auburn was sentenced the morning of Friday, Feb. 13, after she was found guilty of five counts of second-degree cruelty to animals.

Businesses relocate due to Kroger expansion

Mike Carter, property manager for the Corner Village Shopping Center, said that the tenants were OK with having to relocate. "We first contacted the tenants back in the summer and let them know what was happening," Carter said. "We had to build a new building, which is on the corner of the entrance to Kroger."