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Year: 2023
City Services
City of Gastonia Preparing for Free Excess Trash Week September 18-22
The City of Gastonia is expecting another record amount of bulk trash and unwanted items to be placed at the curb during the week of September 18, 2023 for this popular service offered by the […]
Features
Gastonia Receives Public Power Award of Excellence From ElectriCities of North Carolina for Outstanding Performance
The City of Gastonia’s Electric Division received a 2022 Public Power Award of Excellence from ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. at its annual conference held last month. Gastonia is one of 15 North Carolina […]
City Services
City of Gastonia Announces Labor Day Closings
City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day, which is a holiday for most City of Gastonia employees. Residents should note other services and activities below that will […]
City Services
North Carolina State Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Awards Gastonia Fire Department Class-1 Fire Protection Rating
The Gastonia Fire Department received a Class 1 Fire Protection Rating from the North Carolina Department of Insurance the Office of the State Fire Marshal, at a ceremony held here on August 8. The designation […]
Features
City of Gastonia Receives Award for One of Healthiest Employers in Charlotte Area For Second Consecutive Year
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 Services
Gastonia City Council Approves Comprehensive Bicycle Plan
The Gastonia City Council approved a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan presented at its June 20 meeting. The Comprehensive Bicycle Plan will be funded through a NCDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning Initiatives grant received in 2020. The […]
City Services
Gastonia to Host Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament June 30 – July 5
The City of Gastonia will host the Dixie Youth Baseball Division 1-AA State Tournament from June 30 – July 5 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia. Twelve teams from across the state that won their […]
City Services
Fourth of July Holiday Closings, Fireworks Display and Activities
City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday, which is also a holiday for City employees. The public is advised to take note of […]
City Services
City of Gastonia to Break Ground for Affordable Housing Units
The City of Gastonia will host a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony for two affordable housing units in the City’s historic Highland neighborhood. The public is encouraged to attend the event on Friday, June 23 at […]