
Year: 2020


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City of Gastonia Hosts Two Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Two groundbreaking ceremonies were held on October 30 at sites in the Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment District in west Gastonia, marking major progress for the City’s economic development plans along West Franklin Boulevard. The […]

Gastonia City Offices Closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day; Veterans Parade Canceled
City of Gastonia offices will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, and several municipal services will be affected by the holiday. Because of COVID-19, this year’s Veterans Day Parade in Gastonia has been […]

Gastonia’s Recycling Cart Roundup Gets Underway
The City of Gastonia has begun a four-week process to collect all gray 96-gallon recycling carts. Last month, the City Council voted to end curbside collection of recyclables. Residents are asked to: Put their empty […]


City Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
The City of Gastonia is working to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion in its services to residents and its more than 800 employees. By the end of 2020, the City plans to hire a […]

Gastonia City Council Approves Three Milestone Economic Development Projects
The Gastonia City Council approved three economic development agreements at its October 6 meeting with a potential for private investment worth $96 million. “These projects have been in the making for many years and are […]

Fitch Ratings, Inc. Upgrades City of Gastonia’s Bonds to AA+
Fitch Ratings, Inc. has upgraded the City of Gastonia’s bond rating to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA’. It has also assessed the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of the City’s water and sewer system at ‘aa+’ – $17.3 […]
