I spent alot of time in Dothan while at Fort Rucker. The city is changing and growing. The 231 corridor headed north out of the city in particular. As far as quality of life is concerned, I was an Army LT and CPT while there and that salary (sub 60k)could live quite comfortably there. The bypass (if you want to call it that) around the city is known as the Ross Clark Circle and you will quickly learn to hate it. The RTJ course is very nice.

Its about 1 1/2 hours from Panama City, 2 hours from Tallahassee FL, and about 3 hours from Birmingham. The area is called the Wiregrass region, some people even call it UCLA - for the ugly corner of lower Alabama.

They have a peanut festival every November that is absolutely huge.

If you are from NC, its probably a smaller Fayetteville type of city as far as population.

If the restaurant is still open, you must try Conestoga steak house. Its a local favorite and is pretty damn good.

If you are familiar with the ATPB thread on here, the good Mr. Gilley has done alot in that area. Country Crossings is just down the road. I have no idea what the status of that place is now. There are plans in the works to turn that area into a mini Branson, Mo. BamaJam country music festival is up the road in Enterprise and believe it or not, is a pretty big deal.

I wonder if the Dothan COC would be pleased with my efforts here?

Good luck.