Featured Top Story VIDEO: UPDATED - Dorton Park closing, construction likely a year or more Mark Plemmons Sep 12, 2023 Sep 12, 2023 Updated Oct 17, 2024 0 The map shows improvements to James Dorton Park. The work is expected to keep the park closed for a year or more. 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