Public Involvement Meeting for the Transportation Alternatives Program Application

The City of Dothan is in the process of applying for Transportation Alternatives Program funding from the Alabama Department of Transportation. The proposed project involves removing existing concrete sidewalks where needed... Read on...

Dothan to Host U.S. – China Manufacturing Symposium

Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz is pleased to announced that the City of Dothan, Alabama has been selected as the host site for the first U.S.-China Manufacturing Symposium to be held in November of 2013. The event’s co-sponsors,... Read on...

City to Begin Clearing Sanitary Sewer Easements and ROW’s

Dothan Utilities has contracted with L&K Contracting, Inc. to clear sanitary sewer easements and right-of-ways of large vegetation. This will aid the city in accessing, inspecting and maintaining the sanitary sewer lines.... Read on...

Recycle Bins Ready for Distribution

On Monday, June 10th, the City of Dothan will begin distributing iRECYCLE collection bins to over 4000 households in preparation for the city wide recycle collection program. An information flyer will also be distributed... Read on...

Volunteers Needed to Assist With Summer Camps for Intellectually Challenged Children and Adults

The Dothan Leisure Services Therapeutic Recreation Program is in need of volunteers to assist with summer camps for intellectually challenged children and adults throughout the summer. Volunteers will assist with arts and... Read on...

Reminder: Garbage (Automated Green Cart) Collection Make-Up Day is Wednesday

Residents who did not receive garbage (automated green cart) or recycling collection due to the Memorial Holiday on Monday, May 27, 2013, will be picked up on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
If you have any questions, the... Read on...

Dothan City Commission Work Session Meeting to Discuss Long Range Water Plans

The Dothan City Commission would like to invite the public to attend their upcoming work session meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. This meeting will be to discuss long range water plans. The meeting will be... Read on...

Dothan Houston County Library System to Host Lunch Hour Learning Event

Dothan Houston County Library System is excited to host the final Lunch Hour Learning session at the library. All events are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and enjoy tea and a cookie... Read on...

City Commission Special Called Meeting and Economic Development Announcement

The Dothan City Commission has scheduled a special called meeting for Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss economic development. The meeting will be held in the City Commission Chambers on the second floor of the... Read on...

Dothan to Begin Seasonal Mosquito Spraying

The City of Dothan’s Public Works Department will begin citywide seasonal mosquito spraying and ditch treatments on April 1, 2013. These activities are conducted during the evening hours Monday thru Thursday and include all... Read on...

City of Dothan to Conduct a FREE Small Business Workshop

The City of Dothan will conduct a free small business workshop, “How to do Business with the City of Dothan,” on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 4:00pm. The workshop will be held in the City Commission Chambers located on the... Read on...

Accepting Applications for Dothan 101: Citizen Government Class

The City of Dothan is now accepting applications for their Dothan 101: Citizen Government Class. Dothan 101 is designed to enhance citizen awareness and understanding of Dothan City Government’s role in the community.... Read on...

Lane Closures for Section of Range Street

Beginning Thursday March 14, 2013, lane closures and traffic shifts are scheduled on Range Street between US Highway 84/Ross Clark Circle and Spring Street. The lane closures and traffic shifts are required by construction... Read on...

Dothan Utilities Completes Installation of a New Emergency Generator

Dothan Utilities makes every effort to provide their customers with reliable electric and water service. However, continuous electric and water service cannot always be guaranteed. Disasters can occur, causing service... Read on...

Dothan Fire and Police Departments to Assist with Special Operation Warrior Foundation Fundraiser

The Dothan Fire and Police Departments will be assisting students and officers assigned to the Air Command & Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL with a fundraiser for the Special Operation Warrior Foundation. The Foundation is... Read on...

Special Called Meeting and Mayor’s Statement Regarding Economic Development Project

In a special called meeting on Friday, March 1, 2013, the Dothan City Commission committed to assist with an upcoming economic development project by adopting various ordinances and resolutions. A public announcement with... Read on...

UPDATE: Special Called Meeting Location Changed and Economic Development Announcement Postponed

The economic development announcement that was scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Dothan Civic Center has been postponed until further notice. The Dothan City Commission's special called meeting to discuss... Read on...

City Commission Work Session Meeting

The Dothan City Commission would like to invite the public to attend their upcoming work session meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. During the work session, a presentation will be made by Barge, Waggoner,... Read on...

Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic Gives $44,000 to Participating Teams

On Monday, January 28, 2013, the City of Dothan presented checks to the Wiregrass area teams who participated in the 2012 Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament.

All net proceeds of the tournament are given... Read on...

North Foster Street Improvements

Starting Monday, January 28, 2013, the much-anticipated construction of the North Foster Street Improvements Project between East Main Street and Adams Street will begin. There will be equipment and contractor personnel in... Read on...

Houston County Road Intersection Closure

The intersection of COWARTS ROAD and DREW ROAD will be closed to all traffic beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2013. The Houston County Road & Bridge Department will have the intersection closed for approximately six (6) weeks... Read on...

Scheduled Water Main Installation

Dothan Utilities has started installing new water mains and customer services in the area of South St. Andrews Street from W. Carroll Street to East Crawford Street. This project will last approximately seven months and is... Read on...

Dothan Fire Fatality

At approximately 2305 hrs the Dothan Communications Center received a 911 call
reporting a structure fire in the 200 Block of Ginnalou Dr. Initial dispatch information
advised the residence was possibly still occupied.... Read on...

Houston-Love Memorial Library to Offer Downloadable Music From Their Website

Houston-Love Memorial Library has joined Library Ideas™ network of Public Library websites that offer access to over 3 million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists.

The Freegal™ Music Service will... Read on...

New Dothan Website Provides Enhanced Features for Citizens

Please click the attached press release for more information regarding the exciting new features of the Dothan website!