2/13/08 - 2008 Azalea/Dogwood Festival Pageant Registration Extended
Dothan Leisure Services has extended registration for the 44^th annual Azalea Dogwood Pageant through Monday, February 18^th at       
2008 Azalea/Dogwood Pageant Registration Form

2/12/08 - Dothan Leisure Services is Agency of the Year
The City of Dothan Leisure Services Department is the recipient of the 2007 Agency of the Year Award (population 15,001 and above)        

2/06/08 - Dothan Experiences Growth Under City Manager's Leadership
At the request of Mayor Pat Thomas, City Manager Mike West has compiled a list of accomplishments since being appointed City Manager       

1/29/08 - Miss/Junior Miss Dothan Pageant Scheduled March 8
Young ladies between the ages of 17 and 21 as of October 15, 2008, are encouraged to enter the Miss Dothan Pageant       
2008 Miss/Jr. Miss Entry Form

1/23/08 - City Electrical Outage Scheduled Monday
City of Dothan electric customers will experience an outage on Monday, January 28, 2008, from approximately 9:00-11:00      

1/14/08 - Public Forum to Discuss Proposed Animal Control Ordinance
The public is invited to attend a forum on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, to discuss the proposed City of Dothan Animal Control Ordinance. The    

1/11/08 - Speed Limit Changes
The Dothan Police Department would like to make the public aware of the speed limit changes on Montgomery Highway.  Approaching    

1/9/08 - City to Host AUSA Breakfast
The City of Dothan will host the 2008 Fort Rucker-Wiregrass Chapter Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Kickoff     

1/7/08 - Community Development Advisory Board
The City of Dothan is now accepting applications for the Community Development Advisory Board.  This Board will make funding    

1/7/08 - Ballroom & Latin Dance Registration
Would you like to “Dance like the Stars”?  Dancing is not just for fun anymore.  It is a great way to get fit for the New Year.  Dothan       

1/4/08 - Dothan Police Department Press Release
Thursday, January 03, 2008 Dothan Police responded to a Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle in progress call in the 1000 block      

1/4/08 - Yoga Registration
Yoga is a unique form of exercise that combines stretching, breathing awareness and it builds strength. The physical health benefits have     

1/4/08 - Belly Dancing Registration
Learn the art of Middle East Dance.  This beginning course, offered by the Department of Leisure Services, will teach the basics of belly dancing     

1/2/08 - 2008 Azalea/Dogwood Festival Pageant
The 44^th annual Azalea Dogwood Pageant sponsored by Dothan Leisure Services and the National Peanut Festival is scheduled for    
2008 Azalea/Dogwood Pageant Registration Form

Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic Bracket
updated 12/31/07
December 31 Game Stats

12/31/07 - Public Invited to Planning Meeting for Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Dothan Redevelopment Authority will hold their regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at     

12/31/07 - City Announces Temporary Road Closing
Beginning Monday, January 7, 2008, the section of Denton Road from Westgate Parkway to Flynn Road will be closed for an extended period of    

12/27/07 - 2008 Youth Baseball & Youth Fast Pitch Softball Registration
The Dothan Department of Leisure Services will hold youth baseball and youth fast pitch softball registration for boys and girls ages 5-18, January   

12/27/07 - Public Forum Scheduled to Discuss New Park Site
A public forum will be held Tuesday, January 8 to gather citizen input on the property purchase for a new Southwest Park.  The discussion   

12/27/07 - Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree Recycling is a safe and easy way to recycle your tree.  The City of Dothan encourages its residents to take their live tree   

12/20/07 - City of Dothan Holiday Schedules Announced
City of Dothan sanitation customers will receive garbage collection service during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.  The following   

12/20/07 - Dothan Police Department - Press Release
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, Dothan Police responded to a Robbery call in the 800 block of East Burdeshaw Street.  Two black male   

12/19/07 - Dothan Police Department - Press Release
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, Dothan Police responded to a Bank Robbery in progress call in the 1900 block of West Main   

12/18/07 - Site for Southwest Park Narrowed
The City of Dothan's Southwest Park Selection Committee narrowed the future park property site to one parcel during a public meeting   

12/05/07 - Public Invited to Planning Meeting for Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Dothan Redevelopment Authority will hold their regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at  

11/28/07 - Jurisdiction Meeting Scheduled Friday
An informational meeting will be held Friday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the City of Dothan Commission Chambers to discuss the 

11/20/07 - Dothan City Commission to Continue Strategic Planning Session
The Dothan City Commission will participate in a strategic planning session on Monday, November 26 with city-hired consultant Lyle Sumek  

11/20/07 - Motorists Encouraged to Drive Safe During Holidays
Beginning Tuesday, November 20, 2007, in the 3100 block of Ross Clark Circle (in front of Big Lots), the crossover will be closed to northbound  

11/20/07 - City Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled November 29
Downtown Dothan will be filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays beginning Thursday, November 29 as the City of Dothan hosts  

11/20/07 - Dothan Named Playful City USA
Dothan, Alabama has been awarded the recognition of "Playful City USA".  This special recognition is given by the KaBoom organization, a national  

11/19/07 - City of Dothan Holiday Schedule Announced
City of Dothan sanitation customers will receive garbage service during the Thanksgiving Holidays.  Dothan's Environmental Services  

11/14/07 - Emergency Notification Program
In order to protect all children in the City of Dothan, the Dothan Police Department and the Dothan/Houston County Emergency Management  

11/13/07 - City to Perform Software Upgrades to Firewall
In an effort to upgrade software on the City of Dothan's firewall, the City's Internet will be down for approximately two hours from  

11/06/07 - Be Safe with Heating Equipment in Your Home
As colder air moves into the Wiregrass area, Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams would like to remind everyone to be safe with heating equipment  

11/01/07 - City Employee Involved in Accident Had Valid Drivers License
On November 2, 2007 a single vehicle accident involving a City of Dothan automated garbage truck occurred on Whisper Lane.  The  

11/01/07 - Public Invited to Planning Meeting for Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Dothan Redevelopment Authority will hold their regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. in the  

10/30/07 - Change of Date and Location for the November Recreation Board Meeting
The November Meeting of the Dothan Recreation Board will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at 11:30 A.M. in the Sakado 

Dothan Recreation Board Agenda

10/30/07 - Time to Change the Batteries in Your Fire Alarms
As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 4, the Dothan Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could  

10/24/07 - City Announces Street Closing for Repairs
Beginning Monday, October 29, the City of Dothan will be replacing the culvert crossing on South Park Avenue.  South Park Avenue will be  

10/19/07 - City Announces Street Closing for Repairs
Beginning Tuesday, October 23, the City of Dothan will be replacing the culvert crossing on South Park Avenue.  South Park Avenue will be  

10/17/07 - Dothan City Commission to Hold Evening Meeting October 23
The regular scheduled weekly meeting of the Dothan City Commission will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at 5:30 P.M. at Flowers Hospital-  

10/15/07 - 28th Annual Southern Region Open Karate Tournament
The Department of Leisure Services and Mike Culbreth's School pf World Yoshukai Karate will host the 28th Annual Southern  

10/10/07 - Major Revision Completed to Subdivision Regulations
Following an extensive process to review, analyze and develop new provisions affecting the subdivision of land, the City of Dothan Planning  

10/9/07 - Dothan City Commission to Participate in Strategic Planning Session
The Dothan City Commission will Participate in a strategic planning session on Friday and Saturday, October 12-13.  The meetings  

10/5/07 - Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss Dothan Intersection Improvement
The City of Dothan and CDG Engineers and Associates, Inc., will hold a public meeting on the proposed improvements to  

10/5/07 - Professional Clown School Extended Registration
Dothan Leisure Services is sponsoring the 30th Annual Clown School in conjunction with the National Peanut Festival.  Registration has been  

10/4/07 - Southside Wal-Mart Safety Day
On Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Southside Wal-Mart Super Center the Dothan Police & Fire Departments will conduct a free Child Safety Seat Clinic and  

10/4/07 - North Englewood Closed to Traffic for Repairs
Beginning Monday, October 8, 2007, the City of Dothan will be replacing the culvert crossing on North Englewood Avenue. 

10/4/07 - City Announces Trick-Or-Treat Hours
Would you like to "Dance like the Stars"?  Dothan Leisure Services is offering Ballroom Dancing & Latin Dancing classes for beginners. 

10/2/07 - Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes
Would you like to "Dance like the Stars"?  Dothan Leisure Services is offering Ballroom Dancing & Latin Dancing classes for beginners. 

10/2/07 - Youth Fishing Day Postponed
Dothan Leisure Services would like to announce that the 11th Annual Youth Fishing Day that was scheduled for this Saturday, October 6 

10/1/07 - Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes Offered
The Dothan Department of Leisure Services has announced that they will be holding a Lifeguard Training Class at Westgate Indoor  

9/26/07 - 30th Annual Clown School
The 30th Annual Clown School sponsored by Dothan Leisure Services in conjunction with The National Peanut Festival will be on 

9/18/07 - Local NFL Pepsi Punt/Pass/Kick
Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when Dothan Leisure Services host 

9/17/07 - 2007 Youth Basketball Registration
The City of Dothan's Leisure Services Department announces registration for its Youth Basketball Program October 22-26.  Registration will  

9/14/07 - Three Sites Proposed By Recreation Board For New Park
During today's regular scheduled meeting of the Dothan Recreation Board, a Community Search Committee comprised of   
Proposed Site A
Proposed Site B
Proposed Site C

9/14/07 - Fall Programs Announced at Department of Leisure Services
The Department of Leisure Service has announced their fall programs for youth and adults.  Karate, gymnastics, baton lessons, art  

9/10/07 - Dothan Recreation Board to Meet Friday
The regular scheduled monthly meeting of the Dothan Recreation Board will be Friday, September 14 at 11:30am in the Sakado  
Recreation Board Agenda

9/06/07 - National Peanut Festival Cubmobile Derby Registration
Get your wheels turning for the 2007 National Peanut Festival Cubmobile Derby!  Race day is set for Saturday, October 20 at 10 A.M. at  

9/04/07 - Public Invited to Planning Meeting for Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Dothan Redevelopment Authority will hold their regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at  
Downtown Dothan Redevelopment Authority Agenda

9/04/07 - 31st Annual Tri-Star Soccer Competition
Dothan Leisure Services and the Wiregrass Optimist Club have scheduled the 31st Annual Tri-Star Soccer Competition for Wednesday, September  

8/27/07 - AMEA Scholarship Program Kicks Off
Will you be graduating from high school in 2008?  Do you receive your electricity from a municipal electric system in Alabama?  Then if   

8/22/07 - Dothan Police Department Press Release
The Dothan Police Department is pursuing condemnation of the property located at 307 East Newton Street.  Four search warrants   

8/20/07 - New Water Transmission To Be Flushed
On Tuesday, August 21, Garney Construction will begin the process of filling and flushing the new water transmission main on Westgate   

8/20/07 - Westgate Indoor Pool Closing for Maintenance
The Dothan Department of Leisure Services has announced that the Westgate Indoor Pool will be closing for maintenance from   

8/20/07 - Water World Closing for Summer
Water World has announced that it will be closing for the summer after Labor Day, September 3, 2007.  The water park, which offers a   

8/20/07 - Dothan Recreation Board to Meet Thursday
The Dothan Recreation Board will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sakado Room, located on the   

8/17/07 - Openings Remain in Dothan 101 Citizen Awareness Class
Openings remain in the Dothan 101 Citizen Awareness Class which kickoffs Thursday, September 27.  The free, eight-week sessions will    
Dothan 101 Application

8/16/07 - No Burn Order for Dothan / Houston County
The Alabama Forestry Commission issued a no burn order beginning at noon Thursday for Dothan / Houston County due to emergency drought    

8/15/07 - Message From The Dothan/Houston County EMA
Due to the Severe Weather Advisory, Cooling Stations will be opening in Houston County in partnership with the Columbia Baptist Association,    

8/14/07 - Slow Down! Making Schools Safe
The Dothan Police Department continues to ask motorists to slow down as they drive near Dothan schools.  Traffic laws are being    

8/13/07 - New Paint on Dothan Civic Center
Crews from Southeastern Industrial Construction Company, Inc., continue to work on cleaning the Dothan Civic Center in    

8/7/07 - Dothan 101 Fall 07 Class
The City of Dothan is now taking applications for the Fall 2007 Dothan 101 Citizen Government Class.  This class is free, but space is limited.   
Dothan 101 Application

8/6/07 - Dothan Recreation Board to Meet Thursday
The Dothan Recreation Board will meet Thursday, August 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sakado Room, located on the second floor of the   
Dothan Recreation Board Agenda

8/1/07 - Missing Juvenile
Wednesday, August 1, 2007, the Dothan Police Department responded to Johnson Homes in reference to a missing juvenile. The juvenile is   

7/31/07 - Public Forums to be Held to Discuss Acquisition of New Park Property
The City of Dothan will hold a Public Forum on Thursday, August 2 to discuss acquisition of a Southwest Park Property.  The Forum will   

7/26/07 - Public Hearing to Discuss Acquisition of New Park Property
The City of Dothan invites the public to attend a hearing to voice their opinions on the acquisition of a Southwest Park property.   

7/23/07 - America's Night Out Against Crime
The Dothan Police Department will be celebrating the 24th annual America's Night Out Against Crime on August 7, 2007.  The event will take   

7/19/07 - Public Invited to Planning Meeting for Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Dothan Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting to develop a work plan for downtown redevelopment initiatives on   

7/16/07 - Dothan's Official Day of Play - July 20th
Dothan Leisure Services is announcing Dothan's Official Day of Play for July 20th.  The Play Celebration will be held at Walton Park and will   

7/10/07 - Work Session Scheduled July 17
The public is invited to attend a work session of the Dothan City Commission on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, to discuss options related to   

7/10/07 - Residents Invited to Attend District 5 Forum
Residents in Dothan's District 5 are invited to attend a Public Forum on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Pathway Baptist Church, located at   

7/9/07 - City to Hold Municipal Election on July 10
The City of Dothan's Municipal Election for Associate Commissioners and Board of Education Members for Districts 2, 4, and 6 will be held on   

7/2/07 - City of Dothan's Holiday Schedule Announced
In observance of Independence Day holiday, City of Dothan offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2007.  Additionally, there   

6/29/07 - 2007 Dothan Ultimate Frisbee Fun League
Have you ever seen us and wondered what we are doing?  We normally play at Westgate Park on Sunday afternoons and weekday   

6/29/07 - City to Hold Municipal Election on July 10
The City of Dothan's Municipal Election for Associate Commissioners and Board of Education Members for Districts 2, 4, and 6 will be held on   

6/29/07 - Preparations Underway for Fifth Annual Diabetes Workshop
The City of Dothan, Mike Schmitz Automotive Group, Jack's Drugs, and Novo Nordisk invites the community to mark their calendars for   

6/27/07 - 2006 Drinking Water Quality Report
We are pleased to present the 2006 Drinking Water Quality Report for the City of Dothan, Alabama.  This report is designed to provide    

6/22/07 - City Reminds Residents to Follow Watering Schedule
Beginning Monday, June 25, 2007, the City of Dothan will step up its plan to enforce watering restrictions on its customers by issuing    

6/18/07 - 2007 Youth Football, Cheerleading and Soccer Program Registration
Registration for the Department of Leisure Services 2007 Youth Football and Youth Cheerleading Program for boys and girls ages    

6/06/07 - Online Bill Payment
The City of Dothan has rolled out an online payment process for utilities.  The Internet Payment Process is a convenient and quick way to    

6/06/07 - Street Closed for Railroad Repairs
Beginning Monday, June 11, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. the section of Catalpa Avenue between Edison Street and S. Alice Street will be    

6/06/07 - Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss Intersection Improvement in Southeast Dothan
The City of Dothan invites the public to attend an informal hearing on Thursday, June 14, 2007. The hearing will be held at    

5/25/07 - City of Dothan Holiday Schedule Announced
City of Dothan business offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2007, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  The following schedule    

5/18/07 - Hip Hop Dance Class Registration
Dothan Leisure Services is offering Hip Hop dance classes for beginners.  Rodreshia Russaw will instruct the classes that are being   

5/2/07 - Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Downtown
The City of Dothan and the Downtown Redevelopment Authority invites the public to attend a meeting on Monday, May 7 to discuss   

4/25/07 - Rotary Miracle Field Groundbreaking
On Monday, April 30, 2007, at 4:00 p.m., Mayor Pat Thomas will help break ground on the Rotary Miracle Field at Westgate Park.   

4/24/07 - Police to Hold Public Meeting
The Dothan Police Department invites the public to attend a meeting on Monday, April 30 to discuss issues and answer any questions   

4/11/07 - Railroad Crossings Improvements Scheduled
Beginning early morning on Monday, April 16, 2007, the section of Omussee Road between Huskey Road and Columbia Highway   

4/06/07 - Public Involvement Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Plans for Neighborhood Park
The City of Dothan invites the community to attend a public involvement meeting on Thursday, April 12 to review and discuss conceptual   

4/04/07 - Road Closed for Railroad Improvements
Beginning Monday, April 9, 2007, at 8:00a.m., the section of Honeysuckle Road between Timbers Drive and S. Park Avenue will be   

3/28/07 - City Issues Water Alert
Beginning Sunday, April 1 the City of Dothan is asking its water customers to comply with the Stage II Water Conservation   

3/28/07 - City Encouraged by Smooth Transition to Automated Garbage Collection
City officials are encouraged by the smooth transition from manual garbage collection to the automated garbage collection that   

3/27/07 - Openings Remain In Dothan 101 Citizen Awareness Class
Registration is underway for the Spring 2007 Session of Dothan 101, a citizen awareness class lead by the City of Dothan's Management   

Dothan 101 Citizen Government Class Application

3/20/07 - Resurfacing Scheduled on Murphy Mill Road
Beginning Thursday, March 22, 2007, the section of Murphy Mill Road between Quail Creek Drive and Montgomery Highway will   

3/19/07 - Water Conservation Program begins April 1
Mandatory Compliance of the Dothan Utilities City of Dothan Water Conservation Plan Stage II will begin April 1, 2007.   

3/13/07 - Azalea Dogwood Trail Scheduled for March 25
Dothan Leisure Services along with the City of Dothan is proud to announce the 43rd Annual Azalea Dogwood Festival.  The trail parade is   

3/13/07 - Improvements Scheduled for Railroad Crossing
Beginning Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 8:00 a.m., the section of E. Burdeshaw Street between Bloom Street and Sunset Drive will be   

3/9/07 - Streets Closed for Railroad Repair
Beginning Monday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m., the section of Ennis Road between E. Burdeshaw Street and Columbia Highway will be   

3/7/07 - Azalea Dogwood Trail Maidens Registration
The flowers will soon be blooming all around town and it will be time for the annual Azalea Dogwood Trail.  As beautiful as the lawns will    

11/06/06 - Senior Citizens Services in Dothan
Senior Citizens Services Presentation presented by Mayor Pat Thomas Monday, November 6, 2006

10/31/06 - Revenue Presentation
Revenue Presentation presented by Mayor Pat Thomas Tuesday, October 31, 2006