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This Sleepy Little Alabama Town Lets Retirees Live Comfortably On Less Than $1,600 A Month
Somewhere between “I can’t afford that” and “I deserve better,” there’s a town in Alabama that quietly solved retirement. Opelika, Alabama is that town, and it’s been sitting there, perfectly content, waiting for you to notice. Let’s talk about money for a second,...
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South Georgia Technical College Accounting Director Robin Bell retiring after over 13 years service
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) announced on Tuesday that accounting director Robin Bell has decided to retire after over 13 years of service to the college, its students, and faculty and staff. Bell began her career at the institution as an accounting specialist, but has served as the accounting director […]
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Goodwill Industries bringing local career opportunities with several hiring events
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is offering several career opportunities with hiring events in Columbus and Phenix City. From manufacturing to delivery driving to healthcare and beyond, Goodwill Industries says there will be a career opportunity for everyone. According to Goodwill Industries, three hiring events will be available for residents […]
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Opelika revokes business license for Wild Wing Cafe operator
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to revoke the business license of Together We Thrive LLC, the company that operates Wild Wing Cafe in Tigertown. The vote followed a public hearing on public nuisance violations at the restaurant. The Opelika Police Department has responded...
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Boardwalk acquires Sun Self Storage portfolio
EAST ALABAMA — Meridian Storage Group announced that it served as the exclusive advisor and broker to Steve Benson and the Benson family in the sale of the Sun Self Storage portfolio in the Auburn-Opelika market. Boardwalk Development Group acquired the portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed. The portfolio...
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Auburn residents raise concerns over apartment redevelopment plans
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Auburn City Council has approved a two-year redevelopment of the LeMans Square and Chateau apartments, a pair of multi-family complexes near Auburn University. Construction is planned to begin next summer, and many current residents are voicing concerns about where they will live and a lack of transparency.
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Sweet Grown Alabama Hosted Farm to Table Dinner at Lazenby Farms in Auburn
Sweet Grown Alabama brought their members and the Auburn community together for its annual Farm to Table Dinner on Thursday, August 13, celebrating the people and products that make Alabama special. Hosted at Lazenby Farms, a Sweet Grown Alabama member farm growing cotton, corn and peanuts, the evening gave guests...
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Columbus State’s Economic Impact on West Georgia Exceeds $322 Million
Columbus State University contributed over $322 million to the regional economy in Fiscal Year 2025, marking nearly a 7% rise from the previous year, as detailed in a new economic impact report from the University System of Georgia. “As a leading state university in Georgia, we are dedicated to helping...
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Small Arms Repair Shop 24/7 Fitness Opens in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell, Ala. - Fort Mitchell welcomed a brand-new business to the community with the grand opening of Small Arms Repair Shop 24/7 Fitness on Saturday, August 1. Russell County Commissioner Cedric Darty attended the event and submitted the information with photos. Owned and operated by retired Army veteran Fernando...
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LaGrange Winair Opens to Serve Georgia Market
LaGrange, GA — The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of LaGrange Winair. LaGrange Winair opened its doors on June 15, 2026, at 1504 Orchard Hill Road, featuring a 10,000-square-foot storefront. Led by President Ryan Azar, the LaGrange Winair team—Andy Buchanan, Christopher...
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Columbus State’s economic impact on West Georgia tops $300 million
Columbus State’s economic impact on West Georgia tops $300 million Columbus State University contributed over $322 million to the regional economy in Fiscal Year 2025, marking nearly a 7% rise from the previous year, as detailed in anew economic impact report from the University System of Georgia. “As a leading state university in Georgia, we are dedicated to helpi…