News Flash

CITY OF OPELIKA RECEIVES PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD FROM ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

On October 14, 2019, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, Human Resources Director Lisa McLeod and Planning Director Matt Mosley accepted the Public Service Award from the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services for exceptional contributions on matters affect...

Opelika Police Department Issues Press Release - Juvenile Arrest

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   October 14, 2019

OPELIKA, Ala. –

On October 12, 2019 at approximately 12:59 p.m., the Opelika Police...

Update: South 8th Street Closure - First Choice Personnel

Update on South 8^th Street Closure: First Choice Personnel’s contractors have put steel beams in place to temporarily secure the building. The structure is still unstable; therefore, the portion of South 8^th Street will remain closed until the c...

ADA COMPLIANCE WORK UPDATES

The City of Opelika and contract crews are hard at work on multiple ADA Compliance projects throughout the city.

Currently, one crew is working on the sidewalks and intersection of South 7^th Street and Avenue D. Weather permitting, this project will be com...

Road Closure: South 8th Street

Road Closure: Due to potential structure failure, the city has closed S. 8th Street from Ave. A to halfway down S. Railroad. This will be evaluated by engineers and the road will be opened once area is deemed safe. 

UPDATES ON OPELIKA MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING ADDRESS

With the construction complete on the new Opelika Police Department and nearing completion on Municipal Court, the city is announcing several updates to doing business at Municipal Court.

As of October 4, 2019, a new address has been given to our Municipal...

#TraveltotheFuture campaign highlights modern transportation safety topics

Traffic is always evolving. Patterns change and new engineering practices come into play to make it easier to get around. Travel with Care’s new transportation safety campaign, Travel to the Future, will focus on modern traffic issues that chang...

Opelika Under No Burn Rule Until Further Notice

The Alabama Forestry Commission issued a Fire Alert for Alabama on September 25, 2019. Opelika is under a NO BURN rule from Captain Rodger (Fire Marshall) until further notice.

_________________________________

Press Release - Alabama Forestry Commission

25 ...

MUNICIPAL PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 - OCTOBER 4, 2019

Due to tree removal for safety improvements, Municipal Park will be temporarily closed from September 30, 2019 to October 4, 2019. Please avoid the park until Saturday, October 5, 2019. In advance, thank you for your patience as we make these improvements...

THE CITY OF OPELIKA AND THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING FOR OP

The City of Opelika would like to invite the public to a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the new Opelika Police Department (OPD) facility on Friday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. at 501 South 10^th Street, Opelika. Alabama Attorney General Steve...

CREWS BEGIN PRUNING AND TREE REMOVAL PROCESS IN OPELIKA HISTORIC DISTRICT THIS WEEK

Crews will begin pruning and tree removal in the historic district this week. Starting Tuesday, September 24, 2019, crews will be working on 2^nd Avenue and 3^rd Avenue. For the public’s safety, there will be lane closures throughout the process. ...

THE CITY OF OPELIKA PROBATION DEPARTMENT NAMES TARA BRYAN SENIOR PROBATION OFFICER

The City of Opelika and its Probation Department are excited to announce Tara Bryan as Opelika’s Senior Probation Officer. In her position, Bryan will be in charge of supervising operations of the Probation Department for the City of Opelika, in...

CITY OF OPELIKA NAMES RUTH BLESSING NEW HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

The City of Opelika welcomes Ruth Blessing as the city’s new Human Resources Director. Blessing is replacing Lisa McLeod, who will retire February 1, 2020, after 35 years with the city.

Mayor Gary Fuller stated, “While we are extremely sad to see Lisa reti...

OPELIKA UTILITIES WILL DIVERT TRAFFIC FROM 1st AVENUE WHILE MAKING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

Opelika Utilities crews will divert traffic while they lay an eight-inch ductile iron pipe for system improvements on 1^st Avenue starting Monday, September 17, 2019.

Starting at the block of 16^th Street and 16^th Place, one block of 1^st Avenue will be close...

OPELIKA INTERSECTION MODIFICATIONS DUE TO CONDUCTED TRAFFIC COUNTS

After the Engineering Department’s conducted traffic counts analysis at the following intersections, modifications will be made to support the changing volumes in traffic.

The intersection of Oak Bowery and Veterans Parkway does not have the volu...

OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL CALLS SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith has called a special City Council Meeting on August 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The council will be considering and acting on the Annual Transportation Plan for Fiscal Year 2020. This plan...

Downtown Sidewalk/Intersection Updates

Downtown Sidewalk/Intersection Updates

9^th & Ave B: The work at the intersection of South 9^th Street and Ave B is complete. These roads are now open to traffic.

9^th Street: Beginning August 19, crews will be working on sidewalks on South 9^th S...

PEPPERELL BRANCH WATERSHED PARTNERSHP INSTALLS SERIES OF WATER QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SIGNS AROUND OPEL

Last Friday, August 2, the Pepperell Branch Watershed Partnership (PBWP) worked with the City of Opelika to install a series of water quality educational signs around Opelika. The signs were designed by the PBWP and installed in partnership with City of O...

DOWNTOWN OPELIKA ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO ADA COMPLIANCE WORK ON CROSSWALKS

Due to the replacement of crosswalks, we will experience road closures the following dates, weather permitting.

Starting 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 to Thursday, August 8, 2019, South 9^th Street from Avenue C to Almost Anything will be closed to oncomin...

ADA Compliance Work at Geneva Street and Avenue C

We are moving forward with more ADA sidewalk work and tackling another corner! Crews began work on Avenue C and Geneva Street today. At this time, there are no road closures. We will let you know if that changes.  Thank you for your patience as w...

ADA COMPLIANCE WORK ON DOWNTOWN SIDEWALKS STARTS TODAY

Crews will begin implementing American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance work on sidewalks and intersections in the downtown area today, July 19,2019. We will start with improvements at South 9^th Street and Avenue B. This project should take approxim...

STATE OF ALABAMA SALES TAX HOLIDAY: BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Alabama’s 14th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, and ends at midnight Sunday, July 21, 2019, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, compu...

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO SANITARY SEWAGE TIE-IN FOR OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Crews will begin working on the sanitary sewage tie-in for the new Opelika Police Department on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7 a.m. This will require temporary closure of 10th Street between Avenue C to Martin Luther King Boulevard. Crews will be directing tr...

THE CITY OF OPELIKA REMINDS CITIZENS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WHEN USING FIREWORKS

As we celebrate Independence Day, the City of Opelika wants to remind citizens to know your neighborhood’s laws about fireworks before lighting up the sky. As per city ordinance Article XVII Section 19-586 states, “It shall be unlawful...

Community Development Block Grant Program PY2019 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing

The city will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at the Public Works Planning Chambers for citizen input and questions concerning the PY 2019 Action Plan. The programs are funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Public Noti...

UDPATE: Garbage Pickup, Recycling & Office Closures – Week of July 1-5

Garbage: Pending Opelika City Council approval on July 2, the City of Opelika will close offices on Thursday (July 4) and Friday (July 5). If your garbage route pickup is typically on Thursday, please plan to put your garbage can out on Wednesday, July 3 ...

Hanwha and West Fraser Announce Expansion in Opelika

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller announced today that two existing Opelika manufacturing companies – West Fraser, Inc. and Hanwha Advanced Materials America– will be expanding.

Mayor Gary Fuller stated, “We are delighted at the commitment West Fraser and Hanwha a...

PEPPERELL BRANCH WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP WILL BE INSTALLING STORM DRAIN MARKERS JUNE 13, 2019

On Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Pepperell Branch Watershed Management Partnership will be installing storm drain markers around town. Volunteers from the community are welcome to join the event. Participants will meet first for instru...

UPDATE: CITY OF OPELIKA ANNOUNCES ROADWORK IN SEVERAL AREAS OF NORTHSIDE OPELIKA

UPDATES as of June 12, 2019:

The City of Opelika’s Public Works/ESG Department will be working on several road issues in the Northside neighborhood over the next few weeks. Please be aware of these projects. Avoid these areas if possible and use ...

CITY OF OPELIKA TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Mayor Gary Fuller and the City Council recently approved a resolution to support the implementation of a summer youth employment program. The new program, YES! Opelika (Youth. Employment. Success), is an opportunity for 16-19 year-olds to earn money and g...

CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASKING CITIZENS TO FOLLOW WEED ABATEMENT ORDINANCE AS WE NEAR SUMMER

As we move into the summer months, the City Code Enforcement team is asking Opelika citizens to be diligent about following the weed abatement ordinance.

“With all of the rain we’ve been having, grass and weeds can become an issue in th...

CITY OF OPELIKA HOSTS MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019

Monday, May 27, beginning at 10 a.m. the City will host its annual Memorial Day Services to remember our military heroes who fought for the freedom of our country. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Monument which stands in front of Opelika’s...

Safer Shelters in Lee County

OPELIKA UTILITIES WORKING TO INSTALL WATER LINES AROUND 1st AVENUE BEGINNING APRIL 23

Opelika Utilities (Water) notified the City that they will be working to install water lines next week around 1^st Avenue downtown.

The contractor will close one lane of traffic. There will be proper construction barricade signs and flaggers to keep traffic...

MAYOR SUSPENDS RULES AT OPELIKA CEMETERIES FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

Mayor Gary Fuller has conferred with Public Works Director Mike Hilyer and has issued an order to “suspend” the rules at City of Opelika cemeteries starting on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 through Sunday, April 28, 2019, governing the pla...

THE CITY OF OPELIKA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NAMES LEE MCINNIS ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

The City of Opelika and its Engineering Department are excited to announce Lee McInnis as Opelika’s new Assistant City Engineer. In his position, McInnis will be in charge of performing inspections of new construction, public relations, conducti...

CITY OF OPELIKA ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BRINGS HOME 2019 SITE SELECTORS GUILD EXCELLENCE AWA

The City of Opelika is honored to acknowledge Lori Huguley, CEcD, Opelika’s Economic Development Director, for receiving the 2019 Site Selectors Guild Excellence in Economic Development Award during the Guild’s annual conference held t...

OPELIKA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO RECYCLING PROGRAM, CONSOLIDATIN LOCAT

Due to the contamination we are having primarily with bags and styrofoam, Opelika Environmental Services will be making changes at its recycling centers. In the past, these recycling centers have been open 24/7, but because of the problems with contaminat...

TWO INDUSTRIES EXPANDING IN OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Left to Right – Jessica Smith and Lance Buchanan with Pharmavite; Lori Huguley, CEcD, Director of Economic Development; Mayor Gary Fuller, Yun Lee and Chris Kim with Mando America Corporation

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller announced today that two exi...

COOPER LIBRARY RECEIVES THE 2019 GOLD STANDARD AWARD FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library in Opelika has been selected to receive the 2019 Gold Standard Award for Public Libraries. At this time, Gold Level Standard Award is the highest level of achievement attainable by a public library in Alabama, followe...

Mayor Gary Fuller and City Council Visit Congressman Mike Rogers in Washington

The City of Opelika has hosted the 3^rd Congressional District dinner for several years.  Elected and appointed officials from Opelika, Auburn, Lanett, Anniston, Oxford and Roanoke have this event each year to hear from Congressman Mike Rogers and...

ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION NAMES OPELIKA 2018 TREE CITY USA

We are happy to announce that Opelika, Alabama was named 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Opelika achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting Arbor Day Foundation’s ...

Opelika Police Department Invites You to Sign Up for Citizen's Police Academy

Opelika citizens are invited to eight weeks of hands on learning to educate the public on the various aspects of police work within the City of Opelika. The department will be taking up to 20 applicants. If you are interested, contact Captain Bobby Kilgor...

UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK - ROCKY BROOK

**UPDATE (2-15-19 1:45 p.m.) - The pipe has been replaced on Rocky Brook and water has been restored. Opelika Utilities will continue flushing the system of dirty water and air pockets. Hydrants will more than likely continue to run over the weekend. The ...

PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES CHANGE FOR MONTHLY WORK SESSION MEETINGS

Beginning in February, the planning commission has approved the movement of work session meetings from the third Tuesday of the month to the fourth Tuesday before the planning commission meeting.

This change will allow citizens, commissioners and applicant...

GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSES DUE TO CITY OF OPELIKA REVENUE DEPARTMENT BY FEBRUARY 15

General business licenses are due February 15. After Feb. 15 penalty and interest will accrue. 

Business owners are welcome to place payment in the mail. Payments must be postmarked by February 15.

Submit to:

City of OpelikaRevenue DepartmentP.O. Bo...

UPDATE: Road Closure Fox Trail Due To A Road Failure

UPDATE: The bridge on Fox Trail is open. We will need to close it for a few hours next week for paving. We will keep you informed about when that will take place.

2/11/19: Fox Trail, on the interstate side of Fox Run, will be closed through Wednesday, Feb....

Road Work Notice for Friday, Feb. 8

East Alabama Paving will mobilize on 1^st Avenue Friday, Feb. 8 at 5 a.m. to clean debris and dust prior to businesses opening. Following clean up, they will place patching and a temporary asphalt surface and be done before the weekend. They will have traf...

OPELIKA POWER SERVICES ALERTS CUSTOMERS ABOUT EMAIL SCAM

Opelika Power Services is alerting customers about a new email scam. If customers receive the message below or anything that looks suspicious, they should delete the email. Do not open it. Opelika Power Services is not issuing any rewards.

The email states...

CITY OF OPELIKA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT STORMWATER EMPLOYEES INSPECTING STREAMS IN AREA

Over the next few weeks, the City of Opelika Engineering Department stormwater crew will be walking steams in the area to perform required inspections of waterways. These steams are considered public waters of the U.S., they are sometimes in close proximi...

City of Opelika Reminds Businesses That Alcohol Beverage Licenses Renewal Date No Later Than Jan 15

Alcohol Beverage Licenses expire on December 31. The licensee must be renewed on or before January 15 or must cease to sell alcohol beverages. For more information, please contact the City of Opelika Revenue Department at 334-705-5160 or 334-705-5162.

Mobile Clinic Contributions Continue To Come To Opelika

A big thank you to this Monday Lunch Bunch crew for donating $700 to the Opelika Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic. 

L-R seated: Al Cook, Mike Hilyer, Mike Hubbard. 

L - R: Gary Fuller, John Bodiford, Bill Trant.

If you would like to giv...

Pressure Washing To Begin on 2nd Ave Bridge 12/18/18

The city plans to begin pressure washing 2nd Avenue Bridge tomorrow morning. Please watch for directional signage. This should take 2-3 days. They will stop work by 4pm each day so not to cause traffic problems. Slow and use caution. Thanks.

V3 MEDIA GROUP RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FROM AMEA

The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), along with the City of Opelika, presented V3 Media Group with a $5,000 grant from the AMEA Special Projects Economic Development Fund. V3 received the grant based on the company’s investment in a ...

Mayor Suspends Rules at Opelika Cemeteries for the Holidays

Mayor Gary Fuller has conferred with Public Works Director Mike Hilyer and has issued an order to “suspend” the rules at City of Opelika cemeteries starting on Saturday, December 1 through Sunday, January 6, 2019, governing the placeme...

Free Help Applying for Affordable Healthcare

Councilwoman Patsy Jones, President Pro Tem of the Opelika City Council, is providing this seminar in conjunction with The Wellness Coalition. Join us!

Read on...

City of Opelika Announces Free Outdoor WiFi Now Available Downtown

The City of Opelika has recently installed WiFi in downtown as a way to better serve residents, businesses and visitors. The wireless network offers immediate access in the downtown railroad area between 10^th Street and 7^th Street on both the North and So...

Road Closure Due to Water Main Replacement

Due to the ongoing water main replacement project, HDD, Inc, will close 16th Place  between 4th and 5th Avenue today, 11/28/18, from approximately 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.  All required signs will be posted and personnel will be available to ...

Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

PEPPERELL BRANCH WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP WILL BE INSTALLING STORM DRAIN MARKER PROGRAM OCT. 27, 2018

On Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, beginning at 8 a.m., the Pepperell Branch Watershed Management Partnership will be installing storm drain markers around town. This is part of the larger Pepperell Branch Watershed Management Plan to reduce pollutants specific ...

City of Opelika Pepperell Branch Watershed Management Plan Springs Into Action

The City of Opelika is partnering with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Keep Opelika Beautiful, Alabama Water Watch and other stakeholders on a grant to develop a Pepperell Br...

New Police Department - Important Dates to Know

MUNICIPAL COURT AND POLICE RECORDS TO CHANGE LOCATIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT

The City of Opelika will begin construction of its new police department the first week in August. The public needs to be aware of some changes during const...

Road Closure Update: 10th Street

Road Work Update: The City of Opelika made a modification yesterday afternoon, giving bridge access to Avenue A, Swiss Cleaners and the Bennie Adkins Meeting Center. It is our hope that 10th Street will be completely open by the end of the day Friday, Jun...

Opelika's Neighborhood Wellness Clinic- Donations Needed

Helping others is what we do in Opelika. The City of Opelika, East Alabama Medical Center and Auburn University are partnering to provide a mobile wellness clinic for under-served citizens in Opelika.

Road Closure: Fox Trail

Road Closure: Fox Trail (at the South side of Fox Run), the road has been closed until further notice. Crews will be monitoring and will have the road damage fixed as quickly as the weather/rain allows. Thanks for your patience.

Primary Elections - Don't forget to vote June 5

Just a quick reminder to go VOTE in the Primary elections next Tuesday, June 5. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. If you have questions, please call the Lee County Voter Registration office at 334-737-3635.

City of Opelika Memorial Day Information

Memorial Day: City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. 

Garbage, Trash and Recycling will be picked up one day later than the usual pick-up day next week. 

The Sportsplex will be open from 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday.

Memo...

City of Opelika Hosts Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 28

Monday, May 28, beginning at 10 a.m. the City will host its annual Memorial Day Services to remember our Military Heroes who fought for the freedom of our country. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Monument which stands in front of Opelika&a...

Opelika Engineering Department Participates in the 2018 Water Festival

The City's Engineering Department was an integral part of the event. Scott Parker, City Engineer, and his staff were part of a group who used this as an opportunity to teach students about water, conservation of natural resources and becoming better stewa...

Cisco Meraki Issues Case Study on City of Opelika Information Technology Department

The City of Opelika's Information Technology Department has deployed Meraki wireless in government buildings for workers and citizens to use. See the full case study.

April 14 - Events Still On

Events Update for Saturday, April 14:

Dog Park Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting  10 a.m. @ Floral Park - still on!

Rocky Brook Documentary Premier - Municipal Park - 5-6:45  pm Free Train Rides and 7 p.m. - Documentary Viewing. As of now, we a...

Roundabout Video Tips

The following videos show examples of various types of vehicles using the new roundabout at Frederick and ML King Boulevard.

• This is a standard fuel tanker truck doing a complete trip around the Frederick Road roundabout. The rear wheel is doing as it is ...

Cunningham Bridge and Sportsplex Connector Updates:

Cunningham Drive Bridge—The contractor is slated to mobilize and begin work on the bridge this week, April 2.  

Sportsplex Connector Roadway—The timber operation is completed and the contractor will soon begin burning debris, removing stumps, plac...

Road Resurfacing Update 04/02/18

The contractor will continue paving in Cedar Creek Subdivision today and tomorrow. They will move to Hill Flo Avenue tomorrow afternoon. After that they will move to Calcutta Court and Scott Street next. It is possible another crew will move in before the...

Stay connected!

Notify Me allows you to subscribe to an unlimited number of email lists. Receive email or text message updates regarding the information you have requested. Check out Notify Me today!

Westside Recycling Center Closing April 1

Due to recycling material being continually contaminated, the Westside Recycling Center on Grand National Parkway in Opelika will close effective April 1, 2018. Citizens can sign up for curbside recycling for only $10 per month or bring recycling to one o...

Roundabout at Frederick, Auburn & ML King Boulevard Now Open

Monday, February 26, marked the official opening the new Roundabout on Frederick Road.This is the third and last phase of the Frederick Road project that began in 1990. The Opelika Engineering Department revised the design of the intersection of Frederick...