Month: June 2022
City of Gastonia Receives 12 State Workplace Safety Awards
Safety is one of the City of Gastonia’s core values and 12 City departments and divisions were recently presented with safety awards from the North Carolina Department of Labor. Several departments and divisions have received […]
City of Gastonia, Fire and Police Departments Remind Public About the Dangers of Fireworks
The City of Gastonia in conjunction with the Gastonia Fire and Police Departments is seeking the public’s help to remind others about the dangers of fireworks and practice safety as the Fourth of July holiday […]
City of Gastonia Receives Award for One of Healthiest Employers in Charlotte Area
The City of Gastonia has been recognized as one of the Charlotte area’s healthiest employers with 500-1,499 employees. The City offers a comprehensive approach to wellness that can impact employees’ lives for the long-term. An […]
City of Gastonia Asks Public for Feedback on Bus Ridership
The City of Gastonia is asking the public for comments on how to improve the City’s transit experience. An online survey is available through July 20 and will allow riders to answer questions about how […]
Fourth of July Holiday Closings, Fireworks Display and Activities
City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day, which is also a holiday for City employees. Bus schedule City transit buses will not run on Monday, […]
City of Gastonia Receives $15.6M in ARPA Funds and $21.6M in Direct State Funds
The City of Gastonia has received $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These federal funds must be encumbered by 2024 and expended by 2026. “We are grateful for the direct appropriation relief […]
City of Gastonia and Gastonia Police Launch Campaign to Fight Fentanyl Abuse
The Gastonia Police Department (GPD), in conjunction with the Gaston County Police Department, the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, the Gastonia Fire Department, Gaston Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), and the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office, is […]
Gastonia Transit to Change Routes Starting July 11
Gastonia Transit is implementing a series of route changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the current service. Most areas currently served by Gastonia Transit will continue to have bus access, although the streets […]