That Tracks
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.
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
In this jam packed episode we sit down with Opelika Parks & Recreation to discuss the amazing new pools they have opening this summer. Following that we sit down and chat with the Opelika Public Library team about their awesome summer programming. Finally, we wrap things up with Jasen Spoon the new Director of Opelika Environmental Services. We hope you sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
In this month's episode we sit down with the team at the new Creekline Trail to chat about the new trail opening. Then later we talk to the Opelika Economic Development team about the awesome FuelAL summer internship opportunities. We wrap things up with a brief description of Opelika's upcoming Memorial Day services.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
In this month's episode we sit down with Keep Opelika Beautiful to chat about our "Be Litter Free" anti-litter campaign as well as our upcoming Community Clean Up Day, Saturday April 13 from 9 - 11 A.M.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
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.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
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.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 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.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
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
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
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!
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
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!
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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.