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Help Prevent Home and Vehicle Break-Ins; Don’t Leave a Firearm in Your Vehicle

July 6, 2020

Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to reduce home and vehicle break-ins as well as the theft of firearms. Gastonia Police crime statistics show about 40 to 50 vehicle break-ins occur every month […]

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Gastonia Police Chief Robert Helton Announces Retirement Effective Oct. 1

June 26, 2020

Chief Robert Helton will retire from his duties with the Gastonia Police Department (GPD) effective Oct. 1. He was promoted to Chief of Police on Oct. 1, 2014 and has served the Department for nearly […]

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City Council Approves Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

June 10, 2020

The Gastonia City Council unanimously approved the City’s FY2021 total budget of $227,823,396 at its June 2 meeting. The City’s fiscal year begins July 1. Unexpected disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused City leaders […]

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City to give away face masks during ‘Masks for Gastonia’

May 29, 2020

This page was updated June 9, 2020. The City of Gastonia will host an additional drive-through giveaway of face masks for people to wear during the coronavirus pandemic. Masks for Gastonia details: Thursday, June 18 […]

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First Latina Captain for Gastonia Police Announced

May 18, 2020

The Gastonia Police Department has named its first Latina captain. Sgt. Nancy Brogdon has been promoted to captain, Police Chief Robert Helton has announced. “We’re happy to be able to share some good news during […]

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Joint Statement From Gaston County Municipalities in Response to Gaston County Board of Commissioners’ Order to Reopen Businesses

April 29, 2020

The Mayors of 12 municipalities in Gaston County would like to address the perception that anything has changed with regard to the types of businesses that may be open tomorrow, April 30, following the press […]

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Easter Holiday Schedule for City of Gastonia

April 3, 2020

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 10. Although nearly all City buildings are already closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic,  Good Friday is a holiday for many City […]

City Services

City Council Meetings Will Be Held Remotely Due to COVID-19

April 2, 2020

This page was updated April 7, 2020. The City of Gastonia will hold remote City Council meetings during the State of Emergency that has been declared by the Governor of North Carolina and officials from […]

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City Parks Open, But Some Amenities Remain Closed

March 25, 2020

This page was updated March 5, 2021 Under North Carolina’s phased reopening of public facilities, some elements of City of Gastonia Parks have reopened. Drinking fountains remain closed. Please bring your own water. All Parks […]

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No Charge to Ride Gastonia Transit Buses Through July 31

March 25, 2020

This page was updated June 22, 2022. The City of Gastonia has again extended its free fares, to allow passengers to ride City Transit buses at no charge through July 31, 2022. The City has […]

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