Opelika
Alabama
City of Opelika
About Opelika:
Opelika, a city of quaint charm and rich in heritage, enters the new Millennium with a promising future. Named with sister city Auburn as part of one of the country's newest Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Opelika is growing by leaps and bounds while maintaining a high quality of life for its 25,000 residents.
The City of Opelika, with a $53 million budget, carefully guides the community's growth with a variety of services and programs. It remains one of the few cities to provide low-cost electric power through a municipally-owned electric department.
Opelika's resident industries and businesses are constantly expanding, and still others continue to look to Opelika as the place to locate a business. As the county seat of Lee County, Opelika is a favorite spot for tourists with many sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including Historic Downtown Opelika with the majestic Lee County Courthouse. There are also quaint Southern neighborhoods filled with restored historic 19th Century and turn-of-the-century homes.
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The city's residents are active in preserving our beautiful environment through an active Keep Opelika Beautiful Program that works closely with the City of Opelika to encourage recycling among our citizens.
Other important facts:
Little ArrowThe city provides a quality education for its 4,500 school-age children through one of the finest award-winning school systems in the State of Alabama and the South.
Little ArrowOpelika's top-notch municipal recreation system provides quality programs in a variety of sports and areas of interest, serving all residents from ages 2 to 92.
Little ArrowThe city is among the cultural elite due to the Opelika Arts Association which sponsors quality programs through the annual Performing Arts Series showcased at the 1,200 seat Opelika Performing Arts Center.
Little ArrowReligious services ranging from Protestant, to Jewish, to Buddhist and Muslim, are available at more than 80 places of worship.
Points of national acclaim include:
Little ArrowBecoming the 57th fastest growing area in the nation;
Little ArrowKiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine named the city as one the "Top Six Places to Retire" in June 1998;
Little ArrowESPN Magazine in 1998 named it "Ground Zero" to major collegiate football programs; and
Little ArrowThe Southeast Tourism Society has for two years listed the city's Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour as one of the "Top 20 Tourist Events in the Southeast."
Recent News
City Of Opelika Police Identify Baby Jane Doe
On January 28, 2012, Opelika Police responded to Brookhaven Trailer Park, located at 1775 Hurst Street in Opelika, AL, in reference to skeletal remains being found. A skull was located in the yard of a residence while the majority of the bones were…
Read More »Opelika Parks and Recreation is Now Accepting Registration for Champions Academy!
Ready, Aim, Higher! Helping to equip young men with the character and skills necessary to thrive and contribute to our community. Ages 7th-9th grade boys Required Parent Orientation Dinner Jan. 31st at 6:30 p.m. at Covington Recreation…
Read More »City of Opelika News 2022 Opelika's Very Merry Christmas
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Read More »City of Opelika News : Creekline Trails Of Opelika And City Of Opelikareceive Grant From Adeca
The Opelika City Council approved a Subaward Agreement with Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for Pepperell Creekline Trail improvements. Governor Kay Ivey awarded the city $210,000 to construct a multi-use trail along…
Read More »City Of Opelika News : Suspends Enforcement Of Rentalordinance
The City of Opelika is aware of and evaluating the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving a challenge to a Rental Ordinance enacted by Center Point, Alabama. The City is also presently involved in litigation over its own rental…
Read More »City of Opelika News - Technical Wednesdays : Free Soccer Training
Technical Wednesdays Free training open to ALL 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls. NSCAA and USSF Licensed Coaches offering sessions with emphasis on skill development and small sided games. Dates -Sept. 14 - 6-7 p.m. -Sept. 21 - 6-7 p.m.…
Read More »City of Opelika News Opelika Economic Development Welcomes Griffin O’connor
The City of Opelika welcomed Griffin O’Connor to the Opelika Economic Development team on Aug. 1, 2022, to fill the newly created position of Talent Attraction and Retention Coordinator. “We are thrilled to have Griffin join our…
Read More »City of Opelika News - Southern Economic Development Council Recognizes Opelika
SOUTHERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL RECOGNIZES OPELIKA, ALABAMA The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), the largest regional economic development association in North America, has recognized Opelika, Alabama, for economic development…
Read More »City of Opelika News - Opelika Power Services And Amea Kick Off 2023 Scholarship Program
Will you be graduating from high school in the spring of 2023? Do you receive your electricity from Opelika Power Services? If your answer to these questions is “yes,” you could be eligible to receive a scholarship from Opelika Power…
Read More »City of Opelika News - Opelika Probation Notice
OPELIKA PROBATION NOTICE: The Opelika Probation Office sent an email and/or text by mistake to everyone in their system. If you received an email or text today (8-9-22) from Opelika Probation, and you are up to date on your payments, please ignore…
Read More »City of Opelika - Opelika Financial Health Initiative Brings Back More Events For The Next Two Weeks
The PRF Institute and the City of Opelika’s current project, 50 Days of Financial Empowerment, is bringing back two more weeks of events for Opelika’s Financial Health Initiative. You can now RSVP for all events posted at…
Read More »City of Opelika - Sportsplex Hosting ARPA State Swim Meet July 22-23
The Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center is hosting the ARPA State Swim Meet on Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd. 900+ swimmers and their families from around the State of Alabama will be visiting Opelika to compete in this meet. This…
Read More »City of Opelika - Caroline Dean Wildflower Trail Honors Billie Oliver With Plaque Unveiling
A plaque honoring Billie Oliver will be unveiled at the Caroline Dean Wildflower Trail on Wednesday, August 3rd at 10 a.m. Oliver, Lee County Master Gardener, is the architect of the Caroline Dean Wildflower Trail at Opelika’s Municipal Park…
Read More »City of Opelika News : 2022 Alabama Sales Tax Holiday
Alabama will hold its 17th annual sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, July 15, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 12 midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of…
Read More »City Of Opelika Brings Back Financial Healthinitiative With 50 Days Of Financial Empowerment Events
The City of Opelika is bringing back the Financial Health Initiative with Dr. Nathaniel Dunlap, Jr. of The PRF Institute. This initiative focuses on helping residents of Opelika develop a healthy financial strategy to improve their life today and in…
Read More »City of Opelika News : 2022 Rocky Brook Rocket Train Schedule And Policy Changes
Public Rides May-June and September-November 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $1 per person Summer Swing Rides Each Tuesday May 10-August 2 6:00-7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Reservation…
Read More »City of Opelika News - Opelika Power Services Announces Lighting Upgrade For Courthouse Square
City of Opelika News - Opelika Power Services Announces Lighting Upgrade For Courthouse Square On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Opelika Power Services will begin working to upgrade lighting in Courthouse Square. All lighting and underground electrical…
Read More »City of Opelika News - Opelika Power Services And Amea Offer Summer Energy-Saving Tips
OPELIKA POWER SERVICES AND AMEA OFFER SUMMER ENERGY-SAVING TIPS Opelika Power Services and the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority are offering summer energy-saving tips to help citizens save a few dollars. While consumers are feeling the crunch…
Read More »City of Opelika Economic Development Spotlights - Bonnie Plants Celebrates Grand Opening
BONNIE PLANTS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN OPELIKA The City of Opelika is honored to be the location for the new Bonnie Plants Headquarters. Mayor Gary Fuller and Governor Kay Ivey were among those to participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting…
Read More »City of Opelika - Point Broadband Pickleball Facility Grand Opening Scheduled For June 4, 2022
Opelika Parks and Recreation is hosting a Grand Opening for the Point Broadband Pickleball Facility on Saturday, June 4th at 9:30 a.m. Following the ceremony the courts will be available for open play. The Point Broadband Pickleball Facility is…
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