The City of Opelika launched a new podcast, That Tracks, today, April 27, 2023. That Tracks is a City of Opelika podcast that was started to bring a behind the scenes look into different sectors of the city. Read on...
Beginning October 1, 2023 Opelika Power Services will not accept credit/debit card payments in excess of $500.00. The residential customer charge will increase from $19.50 to $21.50. Read on...
The City of Opelika Community Relations Department brought home a national Savvy award after attending the 2023 3CMA (City-County Communication & Marketing Association) Conference in Orlando, Fla. Read on...
Will you be graduating from high school in the spring of 2024? Do you receive your electricity from Opelika Power Services? If your answer is “yes,” you could receive a scholarship from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and Opelika Power Services. Read on...
City Attorney Guy Gunter was recently recognized by the Alabama State Bar for being a member 50 years and for his honorable, devoted, and dedicated service to the Opelika community, State of Alabama, and United States. Read on...
Beginning Tuesday, September 5, Country Club Road, which is shared by Auburn and Opelika, will be permanently closed to traffic as part of work to extend the Auburn University Regional Airport's runway safety zone. Read on...
The City of Opelika will reopen the Jeter Convenience Center on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 8 A.M. The hours for the center will be Monday – Friday, 8 A.M. – 2 P.M. Read on...
The Opelika Workforce Council, Industrial Development Board of the City of Auburn and Providence Baptist Church are partnering to host a Neighborhood Job Fair on Tuesday, August 15 at the west campus of Providence Baptist Church. Read on...
Beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, a section of 11th Street from the southside of Holley's 11th Street entrance to the intersection at 1st Avenue will be closed due to replacing a section of roadway. Read on...
The City of Opelika is hosting Summer in the Park for United Way of Lee County on Saturday, August 19 at Municipal Park. This year will be called “Burgers for Bubba” in honor of Opelika Firefighter Medic Zachary "Bubba" Sorenson who passed away July 29. Read on...
The City of Opelika, the Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika, AO Tourism and Red Clay Brewing Company will host a watch party on July 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Red Clay. Read on...
There will be a street closure on 11th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue North on July 13, 2023 due to tree removal. Work will be completed around 4 p.m. at which time the road will reopen. Read on...
Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council announced approval of an agreement with Valley Rescue Mission on July 11 at the City Council meeting. Read on...
The City of Opelika has completed upgrades to the 8th Avenue Recycling Convenience Center. Two 40-cubic yard roll-off containers have been added to handle yard waste, scrap iron and appliances. These containers are for residents only, no businesses. Read on...
Notice is hereby given that the first regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Opelika, Alabama, in July 2023 will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, commencing at 6:00 pm in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal Court Building. Read on...
The City of Opelika Environmental Services (OES) Department will begin renovations and upgrades to the Jeter Recycling Center beginning Monday, June 5. The facility will be closed for approximately one month. Read on...
Traffic will be merged along Pepperell Parkway from the right lane to the left lane beginning at the east side of the intersection of 30th Street and Pepperell Parkway to 29th Street starting today and lasting until Friday, June 2, weather permitting. Read on...
Opelika Power Services now manages all traffic light updates within city limits! Please contact OPS with any problems or questions with traffic signals at 334-705-5170. Read on...
The City of Opelika will host Memorial Day Services on May 29, 2023. The event will honor and remember military heroes who fought for our country’s freedom. And we will show support for the families who lost loved ones in the line of service. Read on...
The City of Opelika launched a new podcast, That Tracks, today, April 27, 2023. That Tracks is a City of Opelika podcast that was started to bring a behind the scenes look into different sectors of the city. Read on...
Family Story Time
Stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy!
For all ages.
Book Builders
Bring your favorite stories to life! Create scenes, buildings, or characters from different books with a variety of building and engineering materials!
For students in grades K-5
The City of Opelika is a diverse and high-performing organization. Our values are at the core of what we do. They define who we are, our culture, and provide us with a set of basic principles by which we work.
We strive for excellence in all areas of public service each and every day by listening to our citizens and working to improve processes.
TEAMWORK/ PEOPLE
We succeed, learn, and work together to achieve our goals. We support and encourage staff growth and development in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Integrity
We maintain a strong ethical compass and a solid sense of integrity in both our leadership and employees.
Innovation
We work toward creative and practical solutions and are driven by continuous improvement.
PROFESSIONALISM
We take pride in all we do, communicate effectively, and project a positive image to our citizens and our community.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are excellent stewards of public resources and are accountable to the fiscal policies of the City of Opelika by balancing efficiency and flexibility with budgetary discipline.
