Useful Resources in the Opelika Community
Opelika is enchanting and endearing. What was once a sleepy town, is now vibrant and filled with local vendors. The charm Opelika exudes is sure to draw you in and make you feel instantly at home. Below are some key resources to help navigate your way around all of the wonderful things Opelika has to offer.
City of Opelika
The City of Opelika website is a valuable source of information about utilities and city services, city parks and recreation opportunities, community information, public safety, economic development and more.
Opelika School System
Opelika City Schools is a state-of-the-art public school system for children of all ages. Opelika City Schools has 7 different campuses and over 4,500 students attending. They are dedicated to providing a positive and nurturing environment in which each child can learn, everyday.
Southern Union State Community College
Southern Union is a great education option to get you on the path to success. Their three-faceted educational emphasis is on academic programs for transferability, technical programs for specialized career competencies and health sciences programs for specialized training in the health field.
Opelika Power Services
Opelika Power Services has been Opelika’s community-owned power company since 1911. A provider of world class telecommunications, TV and internet, Opelika Power will have you set up in your home as quickly as possible.
Opelika Main Street Association
Once a sleepy little railroad town on the way to warm Southern climes, Opelika has morphed into a vibrant and energetic downtown community. Main Street is a nationally recognized program that uses a four point approach to revitalize downtown areas. Opelika's Main Street program began in 1987 and on their site you will find restaurants, events and other merchants to make your relocation enjoyable.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National
Grand National, built on 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee features 32 of the 54 holes draping along its filigreed shores. Both the Links course and the Lake course were in the top 10 of Golf Digest's list of "America's Top 50 Affordable Courses" and all three courses at Grand National are listed among the nation's 40 Super Value courses by Golf Digest's "Places to Play".
East Alabama Medical Center
EAMC serves as the principal source of primary and referral services for the residents of Lee County. The local hospital is dedicated to providing the best possible care for every patient. The 340-bed hospital consistently receives awards of excellence and frequently ranks in the top 10 percent of hospitals when it comes to patient satisfaction. EAMC is one of Opelika’s largest employers and is a very useful resource to have so close.