Please note that this NEW Website for the City of Dothan is still under development. Re-designed pages and sections will replace the old ones as they are completed. Some sections of the Site will take you away from the new navigation scheme. When this happens, click "Home," to return to the new Homepage or, click the browser "Back" button to return to the previous page.

If after reviewing the information provided within these sections, you are having technical difficulty using the City of Dothan Website, please email our Webmaster.

Site Overview

The primary goal of the City's official Website is to provide access to City government information and services. We have included links to various sites that provide and maintain information on other public and private sector interests related to Dothan.

The City site is designed to be best viewed at 1024x768 and support the most common browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 5.x and Netscape 4.x and higher. Other browsers may work, but have not been tested for compatibility. The use of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view selected forms and documents on the site. You will want to visit the product sites to upgrade your versions periodically, enabling you to use the latest capabilities and features of the web.

Site Navigation Features

The City Website has been redesigned so that you can easily and quickly — with the fewest clicks possible — find the information and services that you are seeking. The links across the top provide helpful information for residents, businesses, visitors, seniors, kids and media press releases. Whenever you want to return to the Homepage, just click the white "HOME" at the left end of the links. The list in the red column on the left allows you to quickly link to the main category directories from anywhere within the site. The main categories are defined as follows:

HOME

The HOME page for the City of Dothan lists a brief welcome, Latest News & Press Releases, Quick Facts, Directions, Citizen’s Communication and Upcoming Events

Mayor's Office

The Mayor’s Office offers a Meet the Mayor, and a brief bio of the Mayor

City Commission

Access your key City elected officials by district, a district map, commission agendas and commission minutes

City Manager

The City Manager’s Office offers a Meet the City Manager’s, and a brief bio of the City Manager

About Dothan

This section offers the History of Dothan and Statistics of Dothan

Departments

Find information about each of the departments including contacts, brief facts and a photo gallery.

Boards & Committees

Find information about the formation and composition of boards and committees associated with the City of Dothan.  Current board members and their terms are listed.

Customer Service

Employment

This area is devoted to listing information about the current job openings for the City of Dothan

Calendars

This area provides a master calendar for all combined city events, a separate calendar for Leisure Services, Performing Arts, link to the Chamber of Commerce calendar, and link to the CVB calendar

Economic Development

Information concerning the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Development

International

See information concerning the City of Dothan’s Sister Cities

Tourism

Explore the beauty and fun of golf courses, parks and local attractions in Dothan and the Wiregrass Area.

Other Agencies

Provides links to Houston County, the State of Alabama and the Federal website

Links

Quick access to area attractions and key organizations

Searching the City Web site

The Search engine enables you to search for information throughout the site using search words. However, it does not search database information.

Installing and using Adobe Acrobat Reader

The City web site contains selected documents and forms that require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. We use this method when the documents are not available in digital form, too large or difficult to produce in HTML or they are publications where the format is critical to the usability of the document online.

Adobe Acrobat Reader software is available FREE from Adobe Systems Incorporated. This software allows you to view, navigate and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Some simple help:

* Read the Adobe site instructions on Downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader.
* Be sure to select the version of Adobe Acrobat Reader that is compatible with your system.
* Follow the Adobe instructions completely. After the download, you will need to install the file by running the executable (.exe file) from your operating system. This is a step many forget.
* Configure your browser options accordingly.
* Upgrade your version periodically to enable you to use the latest features.
* Contact Adobe if you are having trouble installing and using the product.

Enabling Java and Java Script

The City web site contains features that require the use of java and java script to operate properly. To enable java and java script within your browser please following the instructions below:

Netscape 4.x Communicator

* Select Edit from your menu bar.
* Select Preferences, then select Advanced.
* Select Options from your menu bar.
* "Enable Java" and "Enable Java script"
* Click OK

Internet Explorer 5.x

* Select Tools from your menu bar.
* Select Internet Options, then the Security tab.
* For Internet, click on Custom Level.
* Scroll down to the Scripting area of the list.
* Under Scripting, set Active scripting to Enable,and set Scripting of Java applets to Enable.
* Click OK and return to the Security Setting
* Click Apply
* Click OK