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City Services

City of Gastonia Accepting Applications for Municipal Government Citizens Academy

October 11, 2021

Have you ever wondered how the City of Gastonia government works? Here’s your chance to learn about the inner-workings of your local government. Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Gastonia Municipal Government Citizens Academy […]

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Features

Public Power Week Event Features Pole Top Rescue Demonstration

October 4, 2021

The City of Gastonia’s Electric Division will celebrate Public Power Week at an event that will give the public a glimpse into the importance of public power. The City’s Electric Division recognizes Public Power Week […]

Big machine putting asphalt on street with employees assisting
City Services

Crews Making Progress on Street Repaving

September 23, 2021

Nearly 90% of the streets identified for street repaving this year in the City of Gastonia have been completed, with all streets identified for repaving to be completed by October 1. The massive project began […]

Sims Park exterior and entrance
Features

City of Gastonia and Gaston College Sign Agreement for Sims Legion Park

September 22, 2021

The City of Gastonia and Gaston College have entered into a long-term agreement where the College will lease the use of Sims Legion Park from the City. The ballpark, located at 1201 Dr. MLK, Jr. […]

Asphalt walking path surrounded by trees
Features

City of Gastonia Completes Avon Creek-Catawba Greenway Expansion

September 17, 2021

The City of Gastonia will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. at 632 E. Garrison Boulevard in Gastonia to mark the completion of the Avon and Catawba Creek Greenway expansion. […]

Couch and chair with tattered upholstery along street curb
City Services

Record Amount of Items Expected During Gastonia’s Free Excess Trash Week Sept. 20-24

September 7, 2021

The City of Gastonia is bracing for a record amount of bulk trash and unwanted items to be placed at the curb during the week of Sept. 20 for this popular service offered by the […]

Map showing route of proposed new road
City Services

City of Gastonia Applies for RAISE Discretionary Grant

September 1, 2021

The City of Gastonia, in conjunction with the City of Lowell and Gaston County, have submitted a grant proposal package for $18,192,385 to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity […]

Happy Labor Day
City Services

City of Gastonia Announces Labor Day Closings

August 30, 2021

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day, which is a holiday for most City of Gastonia employees. Residents should note other services and activities below that will […]

Welcome to Gastonia sign
Features

City of Gastonia’s Population Continues to Grow

August 13, 2021

The newest U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that the City of Gastonia’s population increased 12% from in the past decade to 80,411. The city’s population in 2010 was 71,741. Other 2020 Census data show Gaston […]

Baseball park with National Night Out logo
Features

Gastonia Police Department and Honey Hunters Team Up for National Night Out Event

August 11, 2021

The Gastonia Police Department and Gastonia Honey Hunters Baseball will team up to bring National Night Out event to the Aug. 13 home game. “This is another way for our community to get to know […]

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