Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

Gaston County native and Axios DC reporter Mimi Montgomery talks to Savvy Citizen about her debut novel, Murder Bites, ahead of her appearance at the 2nd annual Belmont LitFest on Saturday, September 5 at Stowe Park.

Have questions about the 2027 Property Reappraisal? We've got answers! We're diving into the work the Gaston County Tax Office is doing and the frequently asked questions that come up during reappraisal season. Have other questions we didn't address here? Head to WeValueGaston2027.com.

Auburn Men's Golf Head Coach Nick Clinard is an Ashbrook H.S. grad and was inducted into the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame last Spring. He talks with Savvy Citizen about his Tigers winning a second national championship in the last three years, as well as what it was like to coach standout Jackson Koivun, who won his first PGA Tour event as a rookie just last month.

It's one of the most frequently talked about -- and complained about -- topic in all of government: Roads. Jamie and Peyton are back for this month's Planned Party episode with some special guests and a rundown of what you need to know about roads in North Carolina.

Gaston County saw five residents -- two teens and three senior citizens -- recognized in 2026 with the Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. We spoke with some of the winners about what motivates them to give back to their communities and the projects they're passionate about.