BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER

OPELIKA — Opelika’s Municipal Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 26. The following results are still unofficial and will be canvassed and certified at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Municipal Court Building in Opelika.

Mayor Eddie Smith won 56% of the vote, earning him the title of Mayor-Elect. His opponents, Raven Harvis and Herman Barnes took 43% and 2% of the votes respectively. “First of all, I want to give all the glory to God, who is in charge of all things,” Smith said. “Of course, I want to thank my wife, Dawn, whose been a great supporter, and then finally, the people of Opelika, that have spoken. I am humbled and honored, and I pledge to do [for] them a great job.” Smith has served Opelika as a member of the Opelika City Council where he currently serve

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