City of Dothan Government

06/12/2026

Info for tonight!

Please be advised that if you are attending Dancing for the Arts tonight at the Dothan Civic Center, you will need to access the Civic Center parking lot via Museum Avenue.

If the Civic Center parking lot reaches capacity, overflow parking will be available on Cherry Street.

Please note that St. Andrews Street, from Main Street to Troy Street, will be closed from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM for Movies in the Park at Porter Park Events Plaza.

We encourage guests to arrive early and allow extra time for parking and traffic adjustments.

06/12/2026

A lot is happening throughout the City! Check it out at the link below!

Check out this US Letter designed by brittney.wilkerson.

06/11/2026

During the City Commission strategic planning session held in April, the need to address solid waste collection revenues was discussed. An internal study was performed outlining the cost of service for each collection stream (garbage, trash, and recycling).

Residents currently pay $14.75 per month for these services, a rate that has remained unchanged since 2013. Today, the cost to provide those services averages approximately $35.06 per household each month. To help cover that difference, the City's General Fund currently transfers approximately $6 million annually to support solid waste operations.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the City Commission held a work session to discuss the future of residential solid waste services and the increasing costs associated with providing weekly garbage, trash, and recycling collection.

During the work session, City Commissioners reviewed a variety of potential options, including possible service level adjustments, fee changes, recycling alternatives, and other measures designed to reduce costs and improve the long-term sustainability of the program. You can view the presentation submitted by our Finance and Public Works Departments here – https://www.dothan.org/875/Collection-Service---Public-Survey -02bfdff62f37ea6363fcd3796afe8475

We understand that discussions involving City services and fees can be challenging, which is why no decisions have been made and public input is being sought before moving forward.

As City leaders continue evaluating these options, community input will play an important role in the process. Our goal is to find a solution that maintains quality services while being financially responsible and ensuring taxpayer dollars can continue supporting other important community needs such as road improvements, storm drainage projects, and public safety.

We encourage you to review the information presented and complete the survey below. Your feedback will help guide future discussions and ensure your voice is part of the decision-making process.

🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNY9QLZ

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help shape the future of solid waste services in Dothan.

06/11/2026

Dothan City Commission Work Session - June 11, 2026

Dothan City Commission Work Session - Thursday, June 11, 2026

06/09/2026

City Street Resurfacing Project – East and West Troy Street - UPDATE

Beginning Wednesday, June 10th through Friday. June 12th, a portion of E. Troy Street, between S. Saint Andrews Street and N. Foster Street, and a portion of W. Troy Street, between N. Foster Street and N. Oates Street, will be closed for resurfacing operations. These portions of East and West Troy Street will be milled and the existing concrete joints will be sealed. These portions of East and West Troy Street will also be closed on Monday, June 15th to complete resurfacing operations. The closure will occur between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All vehicles parked along Troy Street are asked to be removed by 6:00 AM on the morning of Wednesday, June 10th and again on Monday, June 15th.

Additionally, during construction, N. Foster Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Main Street to Troy Street. This closure is to allow for milling and resurfacing at the intersection of N. Foster Street and Troy Street. This closure is expected between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Vehicles parked along N. Foster Street will be able to exit during this closure. N. Foster Street will be reopened as quickly as possible. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and exercise caution if traveling near the work zone.

06/09/2026

Repaving of Troy Street

Beginning Wednesday, June 10th through Friday. June 12th, a portion of E. Troy Street, between S. Saint Andrews Street and N. Foster Street, and a portion of W. Troy Street, between N. Foster Street and N. Oates Street, will be closed for resurfacing operations. These portions of East and West Troy Street will be milled and the existing concrete joints will be sealed.

These portions of East and West Troy Street will also be closed on Monday, June 15th to complete resurfacing operations. Additionally, during construction, N. Foster Street will be closed to through traffic from Main Street to Troy Street. The closure will occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All vehicles parked along Troy Street are asked to be removed by 6:00 AM on the morning of Wednesday, June 10th and again on Monday, June 15th. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and exercise caution if traveling near the work zone.

06/09/2026

The wait is almost over! Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM for the official City of Dothan Pickleball Complex Opening Day.🎉

Located at the Rip Hewes Athletic Complex, the new facility features 25 covered pickleball courts and represents a significant investment in recreation, wellness, and sports tourism for our community.

Opening Day festivities will include:
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Remarks from City Leaders
- Opportunities to experience the new courts
- Activities for players and spectators

This milestone marks the completion of a project that was developed in response to the growing popularity of pickleball and the community's need for dedicated court space. The complex is designed to provide year-round play opportunities while supporting tournaments, special events, and recreational programming for years to come.

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
Rip Hewes Athletic Complex
1701 Stadium St., Dothan, AL

We invite residents, visitors, and pickleball enthusiasts from across the Wiregrass and beyond to join us as we celebrate the opening of one of the premier pickleball facilities in the Southeast.

Additional event details will be announced in the coming weeks.

City of Dothan Government | Visit Dothan | Houston County

06/09/2026

City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday❤️💛💚

06/08/2026

On June 17, 2026, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dothan, Alabama at 9:00 a.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 126 North St. Andrews Street, Room 203, of the Roy L. Driggers Municipal Building (Civic Center). The June 17th Agenda and Meeting Documents are available for Public Review:

https://www.dothan.org/DocumentCenter/View/14307/PC-Agenda-06172026
https://www.dothan.org/DocumentCenter/View/14359/PC-Meeting-Documents-06172026