City of Dothan Government

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Weekly Update - 6/5/2026 Check out this US Letter designed by brittney.wilkerson.

Downtown Dothan is getting ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday in a BIG way!

Installation is now underway on 20 brand-new pole-mounted decorations featuring garland-wrapped red, white, and blue illuminated streaming stars in Downtown Dothan. These patriotic displays will span three blocks of St. Andrews Street and be centered around Porter Park's Event Plaza, creating a festive atmosphere as we prepare for our upcoming Downtown 250th celebration.

These beautiful decorations are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance and beautify Downtown Dothan while creating a vibrant, family-oriented destination for residents and visitors alike.

A special thank you goes to General Line and Service Supervisor Lance Littlefield and the dedicated Dothan Utilities crew for their hard work installing these decorations. Their expertise and willingness to help make projects like this possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their partnership.

We would also like to thank City of Dothan Commission for providing the resources and support that allow us to continue investing in Downtown Dothan's growth, beautification, and overall experience.

And this is just the beginning!

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for Downtown 250th, an exciting celebration of our nation's 250th year of independence. The festivities will take place from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Downtown Dothan, featuring family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and patriotic fun for all ages. The evening will conclude with a spectacular drone show that you won't want to miss!

As these stars begin lighting up Downtown, we're reminded that the countdown to one of the biggest celebrations in our city's history has officially begun. Stay tuned for more event announcements and get ready to celebrate America 250 years strong right here in Downtown Dothan!

🇺🇸 DOTHAN'S BIGGEST DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION IS COMING! 🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, July 4, from 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM as Downtown Dothan celebrates America's 250th Birthday with an unforgettable day of family fun, live entertainment, food, history, and community pride!

🎶 Live music throughout the day featuring Solon Holt, Benny G, Dcovan Mathews, Gage Cowart, and Noah Swanson

🎨 Free crafts & face painting
🚒 Touch-A-Truck
🎡 Kids Fun Zone
🚗 Classic Car Show
🖌️ Community Patriotic Mural
🏛️ Presidential Exhibit Hall featuring a replica Oval Office
🌾 Historical exhibits from Landmark Park
🍔 30+ food, retail, and farm vendors

✨ And don't miss the grand finale! ✨
For the FIRST TIME EVER in Dothan, a spectacular 300-drone light show presented by the Mike Schmitz Family will light up the downtown sky with patriotic images and storytelling celebrating 250 years of America.

🅿️ Additional parking will be available at Porter Square Mall with FREE shuttle service running throughout the event.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make history as Dothan joins communities across the nation in celebrating America 250!

🇺🇸 July 4 | 2 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Downtown Dothan

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible:
The Mike Schmitz Family
D.R. Horton Homes
Wiregrass Wealth Management, Raymond James
Dothan Regional Airport
Energy Southeast
Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc.
Visit Dothan
Landmark Park
Downtown Dothan
Eye Center South
AAA Cooper Transportation
Aero-One Aviation
Hudson Office Supply, Inc.
SmartBank
Brightspeed

Dothan ranks #4 in U.S. News' Best Places To Live In Alabama!

💧 ONLY RAIN BELONGS IN THE STORM DRAIN 💧

Did you know that water entering a storm drain does not go to a treatment plant? Through the City of Dothan's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), stormwater flows directly into local streams, creeks, and waterways.

🚫 Never put these items in storm drains:
• Grass clippings
• Leaves
• Trash and litter
• Dirt and sediment
• Motor oil
• Paint and chemicals
• Pet waste
• Yard debris
• Household wastewater

🚫 Never put your clippings, leaves, or yard debris directly on top of the storm drain.

🍃 Myth: "Grass and leaves are natural, so they won't hurt anything."

✅ Fact: Grass clippings and leaves can clog storm drains, contribute to flooding, reduce oxygen levels in waterways as they decompose, and negatively impact water quality.

Protecting our stormwater system helps:
✔ Reduce neighborhood flooding
✔ Keep storm drains functioning properly
✔ Protect local streams and waterways
✔ Reduce pollution
✔ Ensure compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations

What you can do:
• Bag leaves and grass for collection
• Keep yard debris out of streets and gutters
• Secure trash on collection day
• Sweep grass back onto your lawn instead of into the street
• Report illegal dumping

⚠️ Dumping debris, grass clippings, leaves, trash, or other pollutants into storm drains, drainage ditches, or waterways may be considered an illicit discharge and can result in enforcement action, fines, and cleanup costs.

Together, we can help keep Dothan's waterways clean and our neighborhoods protected. 🌎💙

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Dothan City Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Dothan City Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Dothan Utilities will be performing water line maintenance in the 100 Block of N. Englewood Avenue, at the intersection of W. Main Street and N. Englewood Avenue. To accommodate this work, N. Englewood Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Kent Drive and W. Main Street, as shown on the map. The closure will begin at 3:00 PM and conclude at approximately 10:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Motorists are urged to drive cautiously through the area and remain alert for crews working in the roadway.

City of Dothan Employment Opportunities as of Monday, June 1, 2026. More information can be found at www.dothan.org

Employee of the Month
June 2026
Michael Morgan – Dothan Utilities

Michael Morgan has worked with the City of Dothan since 2003 and joined Dothan Utilities in 2006. While at Dothan Utilities, Michael has worked in Water Distribution and Wastewater Treatment and is now an Engineering Technician for the Electric Department. His duties include locating underground electric, water, and sewer lines and collecting data to ensure the underground utility maps and records remain updated.

With over 15 years of experience installing underground utilities, Michael is extremely knowledgeable of where underground utilities are located, allowing him to perform his job quickly and accurately. His quality work and dependability allow his team to promptly respond to locating requests and assist contractors, customers, and City of Dothan crews in locating underground utilities.

Michael approaches each day with a positive, team-driven mindset. He is the definition of a true team player, as he alters his schedule when his team is short-handed to ensure all locating requests are completed on time and in accordance with state laws. He does all of this with a positive attitude and contagious smile that boosts the morale of everyone he meets.

Michael's professionalism, dependability, and dedication to his team make him an integral part of Dothan Utilities and a well-deserving candidate for Employee of the Month.