Author: Michael A. Genda

Michael A. Genda is the Opelika Daily News byline for AI-assisted coverage of city government meetings — the City Council, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Stories are reported from official agendas, agenda packets and meeting video, and are reviewed before publication by editor Jerry Katz, who is responsible for their accuracy. The portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Story tips and corrections: jerry@opelikadailynews.com.

Rental Licensing Ordinance Pulled From Tuesday’s Council Agenda

The Chapter 14 rental licensing ordinance was pulled from the council's Sept. 15 agenda hours before the meeting and is expected to return at an unannounced later date. Read More

Council Tuesday: Rental Licensing Law Up for First Reading

A 21-item consent agenda, five public hearings and the first reading of Opelika's rental licensing ordinance are on the City Council's Sept. 15 agenda. Read More

📅 This Week in Opelika

TodayCome From Away - Opelika High Theatre SocietySep 25–Oct 4 · Opelika High School Performing Arts Center, 1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Tue, Sep 29Caregiver Support Group11:30 a.m. · 1001 SportsPlex Parkway
Thu, Oct 1Eerie Express5:30 p.m. · Denson Drive
Fri, Oct 2Food Truck Friday5 p.m. · Opelika
Fri, Oct 2Eerie Express5:30 p.m. · Denson Drive
Sat, Oct 3Fall Nature Walk at Wood Duck Nature Preserve · Wood Duck Nature Preserve
Mon, Oct 5Holiday Tumbling Session: Registration begins8 a.m. · 1102 Denson Drive

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Updated Sep 27, 2:31 p.m. · sources: City of Opelika calendar, CivicClerk