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The Opelika City Council approved a $79 million manufacturing project by Faith Technologies, which will create at least 200 full-time jobs. The facility will operate at the former Joann Fabrics Distribution Center near Interstate 85 and will focus on electrical assemblies and engineering for infrastructure projects.

City officials confirmed it is not a data center, addressing public concerns. Hiring is set to begin later this year, with an average salary of $65,000, and the city is offering job-performance incentives and tuition reimbursement for training. The project required expedited approval to align with equipment delivery schedules.