DOTHAN: The Pumpkin Patch Is Back — And It’s FREE!
Get ready for a fun-filled fall day with the whole family! The Wiregrass Museum of Art’s Free Family Art Festival is bringing back its pumpkin patch on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The festival will be held at the Wiregrass Museum of Art, located at 126 Museum Avenue in Dothan. Best of all, admission is FREE, and no tickets are needed. Just bring the family and come ready to have some fun!
Kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy hands-on art activities, while free candy, popcorn and lemonade add a little extra sweetness to the day.
Want to see something really cool? Don’t miss the live hot glass artist demonstrations, where you can watch artists work with glass to create amazing pieces right before your eyes!
Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a little creative inspiration or simply a reason to get out and enjoy the fall weather, this festival promises something for all ages.
So, mark your calendar, gather your crew and head to the museum for a day of creativity, treats and fall fun!
For more information, visit WiregrassMuseum.org or call 334-794-3871.
ALABAMA: Have you ever wondered where all that rain goes after it hits your roof? With more people becoming interested in collecting rainwater these days, homeowners are finding ways to put those rainy days to good use!
Believe it or not, a 1,000-square-foot roof can shed approximately 623 gallons of water from just one inch of rainfall! That’s a whole lot of water flowing through your gutters and straight into the yard when it could be collected and used instead.
Your garden may thank you! Rainwater is naturally low in dissolved salts and doesn’t contain the chlorine typically found in treated tap water. Its slightly acidic nature may also help certain plants access nutrients, depending on the soil and the type of plant.
With more homeowners looking for practical ways to conserve water and make the most of natural resources, rain barrels and storage tanks are becoming an appealing option. Even a small collection system can capture hundreds of gallons over time for watering flowers, vegetable gardens and landscaping.
Think about it the next time it rains in the Wiregrass. All that water rolling off your roof could be helping your garden grow instead of simply running down the driveway!
A little planning can turn a rainy day into a resource worth saving.
SAFETY TIP: Collected rainwater is great for many outdoor uses, but don’t drink it unless it has been properly treated. Keep rain barrels and storage containers covered to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
Sometimes, the best things in life really do fall right out of the sky!
WIREGRASS: Please be advised that all WEC offices will remain closed to the public tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, as we continue dedicating our resources to Hurricane Isaias power restoration efforts.
While our doors may be closed, ALL WEC employees will be working for YOU! Our entire team remains hard at work, both in the field and behind the scenes, supporting this massive restoration effort and working to get the lights back on as quickly and safely as possible.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support as we remain focused on restoring power to our members!
GENEVA COUNTY: Geneva County Schools will remain closed Tuesday, October 13, as communities across the county continue recovering from the effects of Hurricane Isaias.
School officials report that an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 families across Geneva County are still without electricity, creating ongoing challenges for students, employees and their families.
The district said the decision to remain closed was made with those challenges in mind as residents continue working to get back to normal following the storm.
Geneva County Schools also expressed appreciation for the power company crews, city officials, emergency personnel and others who have worked around the clock to restore services and assist affected communities.
The district thanked families and employees for their patience, understanding and support during the recovery effort.
All Geneva County Schools are scheduled to reopen Wednesday, October 14th.
DOTHAN: Dothan Utilities continues to make progress with restoration efforts reflecting 74 customers currently without power. Dothan Utilities crew efforts are focused on restoring these outages areas as follows:
300 Block of Ellenburg Dr
600 Block Greentree Ave 400 Block S Park Ave
300 Block North Englewood Ave
200 Block Holly Ln
3000 Block Lasalle Dr
1000 Block Brookstone Ct
3400 Block Ridgewood Dr
2100 Block West Main St
400 Block South Pontiac Dr
Avoid downed power lines and report them immediately to Dothan Utilities Dispatch at 334-615-3302.
If your residence or business is still experiencing an outage, please report it to Dothan Utilities Dispatch at 334-615-3302. To make certain we are aware of your outage, please call again even if you have reported previously.
If your residence or business has experienced damage and needs repair, please contact Dothan Utilities Dispatch at 334-615-3302 to have your service disconnected. Once repairs have been made and your electric service has been inspected by the City’s Electrical Inspector, Dothan Utilities can restore power. For permits and inspections, customers can call 334-615-4450.
We appreciate our customers and their patience while we continue our restoration efforts.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — One person has died after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia Monday afternoon, shortly before 4 p.m.
The incident happened on The Goliath, a 200-foot-tall steel hyper coaster capable of reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour.
According to the information available, the person came loose from the ride and fell. Several other passengers were reportedly injured, and riders were evacuated from the attraction.
The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
Similar Rides Temporarily Closed
Following the incident, Six Flags and related operators temporarily shut down similar hyper coasters and other major rides at multiple parks as a precaution.
The temporary closures are intended to allow officials to review safety concerns while the investigation continues.
Further details, including the identity of the person who died and the cause of the incident, had not been confirmed in the information provided.
