May 8, 2026
The City of Opelika announced it will no longer change the color of the Courthouse Square fountain to recognize nonprofit causes, organizations, or awareness campaigns. According to the city’s May 8 announcement, the coloring system has increasingly created significant maintenance challenges and proven costly to operate over time.
Moving forward, the fountain will remain in its standard appearance year-round. City officials emphasized their continued commitment to supporting community initiatives through other means and thanked residents and organizations for their understanding.
Source: City of Opelika News Flash, opelika-al.gov, May 8, 2026
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — May 11–17, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
