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...
City of Opelika Geographic Information Officer James Bush recently won a Special Achievement in GIS Award at the 2023 GIS of Alabama Conference Digital Showcase for his work on the Opelika Historic Tour Story Map. Read on...
In order to maintain reliable service, we periodically inspect our utility poles. We’ve partnered with Osmose Utilities Services to inspect poles in the area. Read on...
A public hearing will be held to discuss a substantial amendment to the PY2022 CDBG Action Plan by proposing to cancel funding the Public Facility Sidewalk Project and increase funding to the Emergency Home Repair Program. Read on...
Notice is hereby given that the second regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Opelika, Alabama, in November 2023 will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, commencing at 6:00 pm in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal Court Building. Read on...
The Auburn and Opelika communities are invited to celebrate the reimagined Pines Crossing Golf Course — formerly known as Indian Pines — with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at 900 Country Club Drive. Read on...
The City of Opelika invites the public to join the Mayor and City Council on Friday, November 10 as we host a Veterans Day Celebration and pause to say thank you to our veterans. Read on...
The City of Opelika will hold a GIS Day celebration on November 17, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Boykin Community Center Auditorium in Auburn with partners City of Auburn, Auburn University, and Lee County Mapping & GIS. 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...
Makerspace: Open Make
Anyone who has taken the appropriate safety classes can use Makerspace machines without appointment. Machines are first-come, first-served.
First makes with any machine must be by appointment. After your first make, you are welcome to use the machine during Open Make times.
We will be adjusting our capacity in the Makerspace and will now only allow two people per group per machine during reservations and Open Makes. Groups will only be allowed to use one machine at a time.
Glowforge Safety Class
Learn how to use our Glowforge machine and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make Glowforge appointments or attend Open Make.
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.
