Welcome to the Official Website of
"The City of Bessemer City"
Take a tour of Bessemercity.com and discover what
makes Bessemer City such a wonderful place to live or visit.
Our Community Vision
Bessemer City is a place that celebrates its family-oriented, small town character especially through its heart, a thriving central business district. We seek to be a safe, well-maintained community, where public utilities are dependable and available to support new growth.
We support a strong educational system and welcome a broad range of businesses and industries as fundamental to building a great community and in providing opportunities to our citizens.
Lunch and Activities for Seniors
The Gaston Adult Nutrition Program invites anyone who is 60 years old or older and a Gaston County resident to join the Bessemer City Group Meal site for lunch. A nutritious lunchtime meal and daily activities that
are fun and informational are offered everyday Monday – Friday beginning at 10:45 AM at the Bessemer City Community Building, 220 N. 14th Street, Bessemer City. To apply, call Gaston County Department of Social Services, Adult Services Division at 704 862-7540.
Festival Fun
Visitors enjoyed two days of fun at the 22nd annual Down Home Festival. Friday night was Family Fun Night and “Summerdaze” was featured at the Street Dance on Virginia Avenue. A variety of food vendors sold concessions, including pizza, BBQ, hotdogs, and more. The evening ended with a fireworks display by Hale Artificer. Rides and amusements were also open on Friday night. Saturday festivities included entertainment on two stages, amusement rides, the Miss Down Home Festival Queen Pageant, cornhole tournament, and more. Learn More
The Strategic Vision Plan
This Strategic Vision Plan documents Bessemer City’s core community values and its vision for the City’s future.
The values and vision are based on the strategic visioning process and inventory of community assets and challenges conducted by the city in 2008. The plan also outlines Bessemer City’s goals for achieving its vision. The Strategic Vision Plan is the first part of a six-part community planning process undertaken by Bessemer City beginning in 2008.
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| Bessemer City News |
| Bessemer City Council Minutes: August, 2010 |
The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on August 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Members Present
Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members: Dan Boling, Joe Will, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Donnie Griffin. Council Member Kay McCathen was absent. City Manager Allan Farris and Attorney David Smith were also present.
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| City Council Agenda: August 9, 2010 |
1. Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Adjustment & Approval of August Agenda:
Items will only be added or removed upon approval of the Mayor and City Council.
3. Special Presentations
A. American Red Cross Awards – Cynthia Stitt and Ann Holt of the American Red Cross will present a Life Saving Award to Matthew Carpenter [...]
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| Bessemer City Council Minutes: July 12, 2010 |
The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on July 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Members Present
Council Members: Joe Will, Donnie Griffin, Becky Smith, Kay McCathen and Dan Boling. Mayor Hovis and Council Member Melanie Colvin were absent. City Manager Allan Farris and Attorney David Smith were also present.
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| Bessemer City Council Minutes: May 10, 2010 |
May 10, 2010
The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on May 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Members Present
Mayor Bob Hovis, Council Members: Donnie Griffin, Becky Smith, Melanie Colvin, Joe Will, Kay McCathen and Dan Boling. City Manager Allan Farris was present. City Attorney David Smith was absent due [...]
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Excellence in Planning and Sustainability Award
Bessemer City received the Excellence in Planning and Sustainability Award for its 2010 Community Planning Project. Centralina Council of Government presented the award as part of their annual Region of Excellence Awards Ceremony.
Bessemer City also received Honorable Mention in outstanding planning awards from the NC American Planning Association for its new Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan. The award recognizes a plan of unusually high merit or enacted in the current or past two calendar years.
Bessemer City Wins
Gold Safety Award
The City of Bessemer City won the Gold Safety Award for its accident free year in 2009. The award was presented at the 2010 Safety Awards on April 22, 2010 by Cherie Berry, NC Commissioner of Labor. Pictured (L to R): Safety Committee Members Randy Causby, Janice Costner, Carlos Jackson, and Allan Farris, with Cherie Berry.
Online Bill Payment
The City now offers online payment of utility bills. Choose “Customer Service & Payment Options” from the City Services & Environmental tab at the top of this page.
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