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City of Gastonia Names New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
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 […]

City Offices Will Close to Observe Martin Luther King Holiday
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 […]

NC Adds Restrictions, State and City of Gastonia Remain in Phase 3
This page was last updated on Jan. 21, 2020. 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’s […]

City Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
The City of Gastonia is working to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion in its services to residents and its more than 800 employees. By the end of 2020, the City plans to hire a […]

Fitch Ratings, Inc. Upgrades City of Gastonia’s Bonds to AA+
Fitch Ratings, Inc. has upgraded the City of Gastonia’s bond rating to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA’. It has also assessed the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of the City’s water and sewer system at ‘aa+’ – $17.3 […]

Change to Temporary-Sign Ordinance
As you drive on almost any busy street in the City of Gastonia, you will notice in some areas a sea of signs promoting various businesses, services or political candidates running for office. Some of […]

City of Gastonia Names New Chief of Police
Assistant Chief Anthony Travis Brittain has been named Chief of Police for the Gastonia Police Department (GPD). He has served the Department for 25 years, the last six of those in executive management. Brittain will […]

New Tree Ordinance Promotes Healthy Communities Through Tree Preservation
A new tree ordinance approved by City Council in May is starting to branch out, and the City of Gastonia wants to give developers and business owners the information they need when planning for expansion. […]
