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The City of Opelika, in partnership with the City of Auburn, Auburn University, and Lee County Mapping & GIS, will hold a GIS Day celebration on November 14, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Boykin Community Center Auditorium (400 Boykin St.). 

The event will highlight innovative applications into geospatial data and leadership in the field of local government and academic research. The event is free and open to the community. GIS Day was first observed in 1999 by Jack Dangermond, the founder and president of the GIS software company Esri. The explosion of geospatial technology since then has expanded that idea into a global event that shows how geography and the real-world applications of GIS are making a difference in business, government, and society. The day is a chance for organizations to share their accomplishments and inspire others to discover and use GIS. 

“We’re proud to bring this technology to the forefront of our community,” said James Bush, the City of Opelika’s Geographic Information Officer. “GIS Day serves as an ideal platform to illustrate how our organizations employ this technology to improve services and meet the needs of our citizens.” 

The City of Opelika and the City of Auburn have received awards recognizing their use of GIS technology at the state and national level. They will be one of many organizations hosting in-person and virtual gatherings worldwide that will celebrate the impactful work of GIS professionals. 

If you have questions, please contact James Bush at jabush@opelika-al.gov.