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Last night I was honored to present a proclamation to Billy T. Edwards a life-long resident of Opelika. He attended Carver and Jeter Elementary Schools and graduated from J. W. Darden High School in 1967. He excelled in football, basketball, and track. Billy was employed by Uniroyal Tire Company for 38 years. His work appointments included union steward and union board member. He worked extensively to improved employer/employee relations. His volunteer service included the Opelika Tree Commission and Keep Opelika Beautiful. He is a member of the Auburn Lions Club, the J. W. Darden Alumnae Association, the J. W. Darden Foundation, and advisor for Councilman George Allen of Ward One. Billy is married to Jeanette Johnson and the father of three children, Shawnya Bryant, Travis Edwards, Heather Edwards and 11 grandchildren. He is a member of Bethel #2 Baptist Church. Golf and helping keep Opelika clean and beautiful are among his many passions. Billy's motto and life rule is, "To do all I can for as many as I can as often as I can."

His impact on our community is unmeasurable!

December 8, 2021: ADA crews have moved to North 10^th Street and will be replacing both sides of sidewalks. They are starting at the intersection of North 10^th Street and 4^thAve and working along the North Bound shoulder. During work hours there will be a single lane closure with flagmen posted to direct traffic. This sidewalk replacement is expected to take about 6 weeks to complete.

**Update**

First Ave between 16^th Place and 18^th Place will be closed today and tomorrow. Crews will reroute traffic.