Opelika mayor Bill Ham says he is to meet with the United Steel Workers Local 753 President William Hart on Wednesday to discuss the jobs of the soon to be ex-BFGoodrich employees according to a recent AP article.
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller says he’s working on plan to secure jobs for those tire workers. He says about 66 percent of them live in Lee County.
The BFGoodrich plant is closing October 31st and will put out around 1,000 employees. The city will also have to do without the money the company has been contributing to the city in taxes each year. Last year they paid in the ballpark of $850,000 to the city.
Thursday, March 5th, at 10:00a.m.- SunSouth Tuskegee (John Deere) & Sikes Pet Farm & Supply Groundbreaking (East Glenn Avenue across from Builders 1st Source)
Here is the low-down with pics from The Scooter Store ribbon cutting.
A good crowd was on hand for the ribbon cutting of the new scooter retail store on Opelika Road in Auburn, AL near Country’s Barbecue. They actually opened their doors back around Thanksgiving of 2008 and have been selling scooters since then. With the revelation that Auburn University is going to possibly forbid freshmen from having cars it appears that The Scooter Store may have found a place in the Auburn Market. Even with gas prices currently down from record highs American’s are still pursuing cheaper means of travel which may put more than freshmen on these fuel efficient rides as well.
Not sure if a scooter is for you? Well, One thing is for sure, these aren’t grandma’s scooters. With some models boasting 100mph on the speedometer these machines are made for today. The Auburn store carries what they believe to be the top three brands in scooter circles. Genuine, Kymco & SYM are all in stock with many different models and price ranges to choose from. At the ribbon cutting the lowest priced scooter was the Kymco Agility 50 at $2100 out the door. All the prices listed on the scooters are said to be out the door prices by including tax, title and other costs.
The store has a youthful feel while at the same time pushing high quality. They have the ability to service all models that they sell with an in house service department. The Scooter store also carries a lot of accessories and apparel that will complete the experience and keep you safe. Please enjoy the pictures below from the ribbon cutting held on February 19th, 2008 at their Auburn location located at 1027-B Opelika Road.
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AuburnWine.com has an article about a rumored wine shop that looks to be locating in the shopping center across Opelika Rd. from the mall. Check it out by clicking here. (With Pics)
According to some reports Auburn First Baptist is looking into relocating. There was talk of this in the past but they are apparently now seeking advice on the subject. This could be interesting being that AFB is a big part of the entry way into Auburn for those coming from 280.
>CHURCH FACILITY – Design
Auburn, AL – New Worship
>Relocation of the Auburn First Baptist Church away from downtown Auburn.
Owner currently seeking site and preparing to sell current building. Designer information and status unavailable at time of update. Project is subject to change or elimination based on evolving priorities and feasibility. No movement expected within 2008.
>KEY CONTACTS
128 East Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
Auburn First Baptist Church
(334) 887-8506
A bike lane has been discussed for East Glenn, Auburn. However, if it does happen it will not be any time soon it seems.
- E University Dr to Bent Creek Map
SOURCE: Rumored
- SunSouth (John Deere dealership) is supposed to build next to Lakeview on Glenn.
- An undisclosed restaurant (with a drive-thru) is rumored to want to build in the Bruno’s parking lot.
From May 6th City Council Meeting Packet (City of Auburn Website)
10. RESOLUTIONS.
a. Conditional Use Approvals. Planning Commission Recommendations.
Public Hearings Required.
(1) Comprehensive Development District (CDD).
(a) DDK InLine, LLC. Gregory Forthofer. Civil Design and
Consulting, Inc. Road Service Use-Fast Food Restaurant w/
Drive Through (Bruno’s In Line Shops). Property Located at
1530 East Glenn Avenue in the Bruno’s Shopping Center.
0.71 Acre.
SOURCE: Rumored
Here are a few places potentially coming to the Bent Creek area.
- Wendy’s is potentially opening a location on the corner of Glenn Av. and Hilton Garden Dr., just west of Provino’s.
- Auburn Bank is rumored to be puting a branch in front of what will be Academy Sports in the Sam’s parking lot.
SOURCE: Rumored
According to the Planning Commission’s May 8 meeting agenda, they are hosting a public hearing in regards to a Waffle House being built at 110 West Glenn (where the old Daylight Donuts building currently exists). They are recommending to the city council (which will probably be on the agenda May 20) to approve this item.
The details are found on page 40 of the May 8 Planning Commission Packet.
Finally, a Waffle House that people visiting downtown at night will not have to drive to!
SOURCE: auburnalabama.info
Here is a list of several rumored businesses coming to Lee County. Some of these have been rumored for a long time and others are more recent. This post is just an update not breaking news.
- Tigertown has announced a number of other establishments over the last year, but none have broken ground (like Atlanta Bread Company, Shane’s Rib Shack, a second Marriott-brand hotel next to the one they’re already buidling, and two banks that will be in the two lots between Kinnucan’s and Kroger fuel station.)
- The West Pace development on South College and I-85 has a Lynch Auto Group sign posted declaring its new home there.
- Waffle House is potentially opening a downtown Auburn location where Daylight Donuts formerly operated.
SOURCE: Rumored
