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- See what a $1.4M renovation means for Auburnās Highlands campus
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Church of the Highlands Auburn campus + more $1M+ building permits (thebamabuzz.com) ā Auburn residents will see big changes at the Church of the Highlands campus, where a $1.4 million renovation permit was just approved for parking upgrades, expanded green space, and refreshed interiors. The project is part of a statewide batch of millionādollar construction permits and signals continued investment and growth in Auburnās built environment. 
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- Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville visits Opelika for state Sheriffs Association's annual summer conference (wrbl.com)
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