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CITY OF OPELIKA MOVES CITY MEETINGS TO NEW MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING BEGINNING MARCH 2020

The City of Opelika is officially moving several key monthly meetings to the new Municipal Court Building. Beginning March 2020, the following meetings will permanently move to 300 MLK Boulevard, Opelika, Alabama 36801 (new Municipal Courtroom):

• City Counc...

CITY OF OPELIKA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF BETA BUSINESS PORTAL SITE – PERMIT STATUS AND INVOICE PAYMENT RE

The City of Opelika Information Technology Department is excited to announce the launch of a beta Business Portal site. The beta site will allow contractors and citizens to check the status of a project registered with the city, whether that be permits, i...

CITY OF OPELIKA REMINDS BUSINESSES OF BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL DATE

Business license renewals are due February 15. However, February 15 is on a Saturday, which means businesses will have until Monday, February 17. The city will be open for business on Monday, February 17, President’s Day.

After February 17, busin...

THE CITY OF OPELIKA ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATES FOR CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

The City of Opelika Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy. The Academy meets for eight consecutive Thursday nights beginning on April 2. The final class will be May 21. The class size is limited to 20 p...

Help Opelika Stop Proposed Quarry - Here's How!

Citizens are invited to help Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the city stop proposed granite quarry. You are encouraged to write ADEM. Here’s how you can help.

Below you will find a fact sheet that will describe what is happening and what you can do...

CITY OF OPELIKA ANNOUNCES NEW RECYCLING CAMPAIGN AND NEW SUPERHERO

The City of Opelika and the Opelika Environmental Services Department are excited to rollout a new recycling campaign in hopes to grow local recycling participation and encourage citizens to Recycle Right in Opelika.

As part of the campaign, a new superher...

ADA Compliance Work on South 8th Street and Avenue B

Crews will begin working on ADA Compliance work at the intersection of South 8th Street and Avenue B on January 28, 2020. This week, there will be minimal impact on traffic and no road closures. 

Beginning next week, we will have temporary road cl...

Creekwood Resources - Granite Quarry

Creekwood Resources in Florence, AL has applied to ADEM for an air permit and a NPDES permit for a proposed granite quarry.  The site is on County Road 168 just off US 431 north of Opelika.  It’s not in Opelika City Limits but ...

CITY OF OPELIKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PARK

The City of Opelika, the Opelika Economic Development Department and the Opelika Industrial Development Authority are excited to announce the creation of the Opelika Innovation and Technology Park (OITP). The new park is located in an Opportunity Zone (OZ...

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

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

ROAD CLOSURE: ROCKY BROOK ROAD REMAINS IMPASSABLE

Road Closure: Rocky Brook Road between Overlook Drive and Rocky Brook Lane remains impassable at this time. Please avoid this area if possible. We will keep you updated as information becomes available.

SOCIETY HILL ROAD AND GATEWAY DRIVE ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Today, Thursday, December 12, the contractor working on the intersection conversion to a roundabout at Society Hill Road/Lee Road 054 and Gateway Drive will be directing a major change in the traffic patterns at the intersection.

On this date, the contract...

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 December 10 through January 5, 2020, governing the placement of floral arra...

TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLED AT AIRPORT ROAD AND PEPPERELL PARKWAY

City of Opelika Public Works/ESG crews have completed the installation of a new traffic signal at Airport Road and Pepperell Parkway. The power has been turned on and the signals will flash for the remainder of this week. At that time, the light will be t...

THE CITY OF OPELIKA RECEIVES STATE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

The City of Opelika is excited to have been selected as the state recipient for the Public Service Award. Mayor Gary Fuller and staff were recognized for their achievements at an awards reception Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Gordon Persons B...

GATEWAY DRIVE AND SOCIETY HILL ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT UPDATES

Roadway and intersection improvement construction is moving along at the intersection of Gateway Drive and Society Hill Road.  Lane changes have taken affect on three of four of the approaching directions and the fourth should be coming shortly. ...

Call of Special Work Session Meeting of Opelika City Council

RECYCLING AND GARBAGE THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

During the week of Thanksgiving, Opelika Environmental Services will run Wednesday and Thursday recycling and garbage pickup routes on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. This will give our employees the opportunity to spend time with their families during the ...

OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEWLY PROPOSED HANDICAP PARKING ORDINANCE

On November 18, 2019, the Opelika City Council approved a newly proposed handicap parking ordinance. State law amended in 2015 and 2018 to authorize the enforcement of handicap parking regulations on private property.

The purpose of the proposed ordinance ...

SOCIETY HILL ROAD AND GATEWAY DRIVE INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 14

The Society Hill Road and Gateway Drive intersection construction project will begin tomorrow, Thursday, November 14. There are two stages of this construction project:

· The first stage of construction will be to replace a drainage pipe that cr...

Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)Public HearingDecember 2, 2019Public Notice

The City of Opelika will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., in the Planning Commission Chambers at the Public Works Facility to discuss the Com...

ADA COMPLIANCE WORK TO SOUTH AND NORTH 10TH STREET DURING WEEK OF OCTOBER 28, 2019

Starting Monday October 28, 2019 to Friday, November 1, 2019, citizens can expect crews to be working on ADA compliance improvements to North and South 10^th Street.

A crew will be finishing sidewalk and intersection improvements at the intersection of Sout...

ADA COMPLIANCE WORK UPDATE

Just a quick update on some City of Opelika ADA projects! A crew will be working on the intersection of Tolbert Boulevard,  Avenue E and S. 7th Street for the remainder of the week. Another crew will be working on the intersection of 10th Street ...

OPELIKA KICKS OFF FIRST COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE MEETING FOR 2020 CENSUS

In early October, Opelika kicked off the first Complete Count Committee meeting for the 2020 Census. We gathered many Opelika community leaders and talked about the importance of the 2020 Census and different ways to reach out to our community.  ...

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.

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Press Release - Alabama Forestry Commission

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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...

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...

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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...