Opelika Mayor Fuller reflects on 2019, addresses plans for future
ByOpelika Mayor Gary Fuller gave his sixth annual Mayoral Address to the Opelika Chamber of Commerce on Friday, giving updates on the city’s projects from 2019.
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller gave his sixth annual Mayoral Address to the Opelika Chamber of Commerce on Friday, giving updates on the city’s projects from 2019.
The City could lease the HealthPlus Fitness Center pool for 9 to 12 months. However City Manager Jim Buston advised against it, saying it was not fiscally responsible.
160 Ross — an apartment complex located off campus — will be considered on-campus student housing by Auburn University for the fall 2020 semester. The cost of living in the off-campus complex will be about the same as living in the Village.
Lee County was placed under a tornado watch by the National Weather Service Thursday morning, prompting the University to suspend classes until 1 p.m.
Severe weather could impact the Auburn area from Wednesday evening until 10 a.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
The City of Auburn announced that Cedric Anderson will be the next Auburn police chief.
The company issued a press release stating the reason for the closing was financial struggles within the company.
Auburn University announced Friday evening that it will be temporarily suspending all University travel to China for students, faculty and staff due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Alabama Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, said he has proposed legislation that would deny bail to those accused of seven “very top crimes.”
The goal of the survey is to learn about residents’ thoughts on various issues in Auburn and to help the City Council make budgeting decisions, said City Manager Jim Buston.
Couchella is the creation of Abby Miracle of Opelika, who started the festival in 2019 to bring together independent musicians and raise money for charity.
The City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department will hold its eighth annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Lee County Special Olympics on Saturday, Feb. 1.
If the student housing moratorium is approved the City Council, it would put a temporary, 90-day stop to the construction of private dormitories and academic detach dwelling units within Auburn.
The Tiger Trail began over two decades ago as a joint venture between the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Auburn University Athletics and the City of Auburn. The project was started in 1995 as a way to honor Auburn athletes.
In a rare occurrence Tuesday night, the City Council did not take a vote on a proposed cell tower. Since no action was taken, the issue died on the table and was effectively denied, said Assistant City Manager Megan Crouch.
The Auburn 16-year-old charged in connection with the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett was indicted by a Lee County grand jury.
This increase will allow APD to have at least one officer covering each of the City’s 14 beats at all times, according to Police Chief Paul Register.
The new skate park that was completed late November 2019. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders was in attendance and spoke about the importance of building the park.
After opening in late November, Auburn Pharmacy now serves the community from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Chris and Nicole Finley own and operate the pharmacy.
