That Tracks

Episode 10 - From Parks to Podcasts: Stories from a Seasoned Parks and Recreation Employee

In this month's episode we sit down with long time Parks and Recreation employee Jeff Pokorny and Bobby Nix to chat about Spring Villa as well as what it's been like working with Opelika Parks and Recreation over the years.

Episode 9 - Home Away From Home - The Opelika Senior Center

In this month's episode we discuss the opening of the new Opelika Senior Center. The City of Opelika and Lee-Russell Council of Governments partnered in opening the new Opelika Senior Center at 1103 Glenn Street in Opelika.

Episode 8 - Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2024

In this episode we discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2024. 
Human trafficking, recognized as both a public health issue and a crime, impacts individuals, families, and communities; therefore exploiting the most vulnerable among us. The City of Opelika acknowledges that an estimated 27.6 million people globally are subjected to human trafficking, with cases reported in every state and territory across the United States, including here in our own community.

Episode 7 - Season’s Greetings: Opelika’s Very Merry Christmas

In this episode we dive into all things Opelika Christmas! Our downtown turns into a magical Christmas destination each year. With beautiful decorations, tons of twinkling lights and unlimited events, you can find something for everyone in your family. There are plenty of places for you to take great selfies or family photos during the holidays. Please come enjoy our CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, Nov. 26 – Jan. 4. We hope you will visit, take photos and tag us with #MyOpelikaChristmas. In Opelika, it’s a Very Merry Christmas year after year. 
To learn more please visit, https://www.opelika-al.gov/689/Opelikas-Very-Merry-Christmas

Episode 6 - Chapters and Coordinates

In this episode, we sit down with the Opelika Public Library to discuss their upcoming book festival. Later in the episode, we chat with the City of Opelika's GIS team to learn more about the upcoming GIS Day!

Episode 5 - Impacting Lives and Making A Difference: The United Way of Lee County

In this episode, we sit down with the United Way of Lee County to discuss their 2024 campaign and who they impact on a daily basis. Later in the episode, we chat with Opelika Economic Development to discuss an upcoming job fair!

Episode 4 - Igniting Young Minds and Expanding Futures!

In this episode we sit down with Opelika City Schools to discuss the opening of Fox Run School. We later chat with Opelika City Schools and Southern Union State Community College about career tech and workforce opportunities. 

Episode 3 - Rising Stars, Reviving Parks and Driving Growth

On this episode of, That Tracks, we talk with founding members of Opelika Young Professionals to discuss the upcoming programs. We also chat with Opelika Swim and Opelika Parks and Recreation about the updates happening around town to Parks and Rec facilities. Lastly, we catch up with Opelika Economic Development to talk about all the growth in our city!

Episode 2 - Play the Game, Learn About Dirt and Beat the Heat

That Tracks is a City of Opelika podcast that was started to bring a behind the scenes look into different sectors of the city. You will hear from different department heads, employees, and citizens about what is going on in Opelika, Alabama.

Episode 1 - Talking Trash!

That Tracks is a City of Opelika podcast that was started to bring a behind the scenes look into different sectors of the city. You will hear from different department heads, employees, and citizens about what is going on in Opelika, Alabama.