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City of Gastonia Names New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator

January 14, 2021

Cherie Jzar, AICP, has been named Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Gastonia. Jzar is a professional certified city planner with more than 18 years of experience in community planning, outreach and […]

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Features

Electric Scooters Come to Downtown Gastonia

January 13, 2021

The City of Gastonia has an agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. to bring electric scooters to its downtown area. In mid-September of last year, the company worked with two local entrepreneurs to establish a franchise […]

Winter Wonderland sign above skating rink entrance
Features

Slide Over to the Schiele to Experience Winter Wonderland

January 13, 2021

The Schiele Museum will be opening its newest, original exhibit Winter Wonderland to its members on Friday, January 15.  Winter Wonderland will be an adventure geared towards the youngest visitors to the museum as participants […]

Mayor Walker Reid holding the Long Leaf Pine plaque
Features

Governor Cooper Honors Mayor Walker E. Reid, III

January 12, 2021

Gastonia Mayor Walker E. Reid, III was named to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine during the city council meeting held on January 5, 2021. The honor is bestowed upon individuals who have a […]

Martin Luther King monument outside Gaston County courthouse
City Services

City Offices Will Close to Observe Martin Luther King Holiday

January 11, 2021

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Monday’s garbage collection will be delayed until Tuesday, Jan. 19. Monday and Tuesday customers will not […]

City Services

Gastonia Police Recognize New Officers and Sergeants

December 29, 2020

The Gastonia Police Department recognized eight officers and four sergeants during a virtual Promotional and Swearing-In Ceremony on Dec. 17. The event was shared through Zoom instead of being held with the traditionally large in-person […]

Two men high on a pole connecting electric lines
Features

City of Gastonia Electric Receives National Commendation for Electric Restoration Efforts in the Town of Drexel, NC

December 28, 2020

The City of Gastonia has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in multiple electric power restoration efforts, most recently in the sister Town of Drexel, NC, which suffered […]

City Services

City of Gastonia Announces Christmas and New Year’s Closings, Schedule Changes

December 16, 2020

Christmas and New Year’s Day will affect office hours and services provided by the City of Gastonia. City administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24; Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1. Solid […]

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City Services

NC Adds Restrictions, State and City of Gastonia Remain in Phase 3

December 8, 2020

This page was last updated on March 23, 2021. The City of Gastonia is complying with the State of North Carolina’s orders that are intended to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The state […]

T. Jeffers Community Center building
Features

T. Jeffers Community Center Awarded Remote Learning Site Grant

December 4, 2020

The City of Gastonia and T. Jeffers Community Center have been awarded a grant for $9,700 from the North Carolina YMCA Alliance to provide temporary remote learning support for working families in our community. The […]

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