You’re correct about Dothan. I’ve lived In Alabama over 20 years, and have only gone down to Dothan twice, out of work-related necessity. You can’t get any deeper south and not get an Gulf breeze of some sort coming in. It’s a mosquito and alligator filled steam bath in August. I feel like I’ve got prickly heat just thinking about it. *chuckle*
And don't forget the big eastern back diamond rattlesnakes.
When I was there the "fire ants" were starting to take over. I hope they got them under control. Those ants were nasty- Tom
Best bet for Dothan is to keep driving South on US 231 until you reach Panama City. Less than 2 hours away.