Concerning Dothan,AL
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2/8/2006
I grew up in Dothan and still consider it my home. I do not think it is a bustling metropolis by any means, but it is a great place to grow up and enjoy life. Jobs are not great, I will give you that. I have had to relocate in order to find a career where my degree is actually utilized. There are several crooked organizations and individuals that keep the industry from coming to Dothan, and that is quite a shame. I feel that it could realize a much greater potential if it were allowed to, but the old money in town keeps it from growing.
As far as the education is concerned…I believe that the initiative of the individual being educated in Dothan is more or less a predictor of that person’s success and personal intelligence. I have met and known many unintelligent people in my life, and not all of them have been in or come from Dothan.
In short, Dothan is a great place to live if you are content with what a smaller town has to offer. It does not have the greatest shopping or industry, but there is plenty for you to do if you familiarize yourself with the area. We are very close to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (and no I am not talking about Panama City Beach, although it is quite beautiful in places). As Bret mentioned, the National Peanut Festival and its festivities are something to behold each fall. There are a number of Alabama/Florida/Georgia state parks within a decent driving distance. And, Dothan is close enough to several larger cities, so if you are craving city life, it can be found with a short drive. Dothan is a wonderful, small, Southern city, full of kind people and Southern hospitality.
Lauren | Dothan, AL