Goldsboro’s Information Technology department once again earned accolades from the Center for Digital Government. The City of Goldsboro was selected as a finalist for the Overall City Government Experience Award. The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government and pushing the boundaries…… read more »
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Goldsboro IT Department’s Programs Recognized By Center For Digital Government
Suicide Prevention Awareness Vigil Set For Thursday
A Suicide Prevention Awareness Vigil will be held in Goldsboro this week. The city’s Commission on Community Relations and Development will host the vigil at 7 PM this Thursday, September 30th on the steps of historic Goldsboro City Hall. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.… read more »
Former Mayor Chuck Allen Passes Away
The City of Goldsboro lost a dedicated community servant today. Former Mayor Chuck Allen passed away on Friday following a health battle that began limiting his time leading the city in late 2019. He was 60-years-old. Allen had served as Mayor since 2015, winning reelection in 2019. He stepped down from his role as mayor…… read more »
City Offers Free Lead & Copper Sampling For Some Homes
Some Goldsboro homes are eligible for a free lead and copper sampling. If you are a homeowner within the Goldsboro city limits and your home meets the following criteria, the Water Treatment Plant needs your assistance: The home must have been built between 1982-1987. Must have either copper water pipes with lead solder or be…… read more »
City Seeks Applicants For District 5 Council Seat
The Goldsboro City Council is soliciting individuals who are interested in filling the vacant Councilmember seat for District 5, which occurred as a result of David Ham being appointed to serve as Mayor of the City of Goldsboro. The selected individual will serve for the remainder of the term, until the winner of the November…… read more »
City’s Water Treatment Temporarily Switches To Free Chlorine For Disinfection
The City of Goldsboro’s Water Treatment Plant has ceased feeding ammonia and is converting to free chlorine for disinfection. The city announced on Saturday it will discontinue the feed for a brief maintenance period and notification will occur before switching back to chloramines. Free chlorine is a much stronger disinfectant than chloramines and this conversion…… read more »
Local Labor Day Closings
The following schedule changes will take place in observance of the Labor Day holiday: Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 for Labor Day. Monday’s solid waste routes in Goldsboro will be collected on Wednesday, September 8. County of Wayne Government Office will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021. Offices will…… read more »
Standard And Poor’s Affirms Goldsboro’s Bond Rating
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its ‘AA’ rating on the City of Goldsboro’s existing general obligation debt and 2018 street improvement bonds. The agency also determined that the City’s financial outlook is stable. In addition to Goldsboro’s management and budgetary performance, S&P based its rating on the City’s strong budgetary flexibility, liquidity and debt and…… read more »
Goldsboro Offers Assistance For Homes Damaged In 2016 Storms
Residents whose homes were damaged by storms in 2016 may be eligible to receive assistance for home repairs through the City of Goldsboro. The City of Goldsboro was awarded membership by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency under the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool Disaster Recovery Program (ESFRLP-DR). The program provides members with funds via…… read more »
GPD To Take Proactive Approach To Homeless In City
The Goldsboro Police Department and City of Goldsboro are undertaking a new long-term effort to help the homeless in the community. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West says they’re seeing an influx of homeless persons in the city, particularly in the area of Spence Ave, Royall Ave and Sunburst Drive. Chief West says GPD officers are…… read more »
