Announcements

Press Release: Bessemer City Swears In Christopher Vaughn as Chief of Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2026 Bessemer City Swears In New Police Chief Christopher Vaughn... Read More → Press Release: Bessemer City Swears In Christopher Vaughn as Chief of Police

100 Block of West Virginia Avenue AND the 100 Block of East Virginia Avenue will be closed on Friday, April... Read More → Concert and Cruise-in Road Closure Notice 4/17/26

The City of Bessemer City is seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to join our team as Planning... Read More → Employment Opportunity – Now Hiring Planning Director

All City Administrative Facilities will be closed Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. We... Read More → Good Friday Closure 2026

The City of Bessemer City is currently seeking dedicated citizens to serve on several advisory boards,... Read More → Appointed Board Openings – March 2026

Happy Birthday, Bessemer City. Celebrating 133 Years. On March 6, 2026 we celebrate the founding of Bessemer... Read More → Bessemer City Celebrates 133 Years

Check out the March 2026 City Newsletter! Newsletters... Read More → March 2026 City Newsletter

🍂 Leaf Collection Update for Residents 🍂 We want to let our citizens know that vacuum leaf... Read More → Leaf Collection Update for Residents

The February 2026 Bessemer City Council Work Session has been cancelled. For more information regarding... Read More → February 2026 Work Session Cancelled

Please note that Gaston County provides assistance with utility services through the Consolidated Energy... Read More → CIP – Crisis Intervention Program & LIEAP Low Income Energy Assistance Program