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City of Auburn dedicates tree trail to George Bengtson

Auburn city officials and members of the public gathered on a sunny summer morning to rename the tree trail in Town Creek Park to honor George Bengtson for his lasting and meaningful contributions to the site. The Auburn Tree Commission recently recommended the name change to the Auburn City Council, which immediately approved the proposal.

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Auburn, Opelika asking for public input on joint skate park

The cities of Auburn and Opelika have come together to build a joint skate park for the communities to enjoy, and the cities are asking the public to give input on the design. “What we really feel is that Opelika could do this by themselves, Auburn could do this by themselves, but you probably wouldn’t get as nice in either place as we’re hoping this one, with the combined resources, turns out to be,” said Sam Bailey, Opelika parks and recreation director. The skate park is set to be built in the municipal Indian Pines Golf Course, which rests on the border of Auburn and Opelika.  “There’s no sense in doing two small ones when you can have one big one,” Bailey said.

Alabama governor candidate Tommy Battle visits Auburn Airport for a rally on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Tommy Battle visits Auburn on last day of campaigning

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 5

With only hours before the polls closed, Republican gubernatorial candidate and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle landed at Auburn airport to speak to supporters inside of the terminal. “The most important thing is that we want to tell everybody ‘make sure you get out and vote,’” Battle said. “The most important thing is that we want to tell everybody ‘make sure you get out and vote,’” Battle said.

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