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Gastonia’s Free Excess Household Trash Week Starts Sept. 23

September 5, 2019

Gastonia residents should circle the week of Sept. 23-27 on their calendars and start cleaning out their attics, spare bedrooms and garages. The City of Gastonia will haul away certain types of excess household trash […]

City Services

City of Gastonia 9/11 Memorial Services

September 4, 2019

The Gastonia Fire Department will hold two simultaneous memorial services to recognize the 18th anniversary of the sacrifices made due to the 9/11 terrorists attacks. “We believe it is our duty to honor the heroes […]

Citizens Academy participants watch fire crews extinguish a car fire
Features

City of Gastonia Accepting Applications for Municipal Government Citizens Academy

September 4, 2019

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 2020 Gastonia Municipal Government Citizens Academy […]

City Services

Labor Day Closings, End of Season for City Swimming Pools

August 26, 2019

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. Labor Day also marks the end of the summer season for the City’s public swimming pools. Public swim sessions at […]

Economic Development

City of Gastonia Using All Tools Possible to Spur FUSE Private Investment

August 23, 2019

The City of Gastonia is leveraging all financial tools possible in the economic development toolbox to help spur private development in the Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment (FUSE) District. The sports-and-entertainment complex that anchors the […]

Architect's drawing of FUSE District
Economic Development

Gastonia City Council Approves Contract to Build FUSE Stadium

August 21, 2019

The Gastonia City Council has approved a contract with Rodgers Builders of Charlotte, NC, for $26,219,797 to build the stadium as part of the City’s Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment (FUSE) District during its August […]

Features

Tips to avoid driver error and traffic accidents in Gastonia

August 15, 2019

Did you know that most traffic accidents can be prevented? More than 90% of traffic accidents in Gastonia are due to driver error, and only 1% of accidents are due to vehicle issues, according to […]

City Services

City of Gastonia’s comprehensive financial report wins national award

August 12, 2019

It’s the highest form of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting, and the City of Gastonia has now won the award for 26 consecutive years. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States […]

City Services

Open houses to showcase two new homes built by the City of Gastonia

August 7, 2019

Three new houses built in the Highland Community by the City of Gastonia’s Community Services Department soon will be ready for buyers. The City’s Housing and Neighborhoods Division will hold open houses on Tuesday, Aug. […]

Features

Highland’s first community garden for youth is producing veggies and a lot more

August 2, 2019

From an empty lot a few months ago to a cornucopia of fresh vegetables today, the first year of the Highland Community Garden is proving to be a big success. The ribbon cutting at the […]

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