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Gonzales is a unique, thriving community directly in the heart of Ascension Parish. As the Jambalaya Capital of the World, our unique culture and tasty food create the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to let the good times roll. Our community, nestled between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, is a great place to find a fun getaway, cozy vacation, or home right in Louisiana’s heartland.

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Latest News and Press

Explore the latest press and media updated from the City of Gonzales.

City receives “A” Water Grade, committed to system improvements

Gonzales has earned an A grade on the 2025 Water Grade Report from the Louisiana Department of Health Louisiana Department of Health—receiving a score of 90 (out of 100). The grade was achieved after a 5-point bonus was awarded (see...

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City demolishes squatters’ refuge in middle of Gonzales

The residential structure at 710 S Pleasant Ave had become a real nuisance in the middle of Gonzales nearly a decade ago. The subject of lengthy litigation, the city would eventually settle a claim with the former homeowners a few...

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Freeland Jackson (public), John H. Carter (private) construction a boon to Gonzales

Two construction projects of note, one public and one private, are ongoing in the City of Gonzales. John H. Carter's facility is coming along, 11 phases of concrete slab having been completed, steel is going up. Freeland Jackson Center, long-awaited...

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Fabian St will close to repair storm drain

The City of Gonzales' Streets & Drainage Department has announced the closure of Fabian Street (in Park Vista Subdivision) beginning Tuesday, April 21. The closure is necessary to repair a collapsed storm drain. The closure is anticipated to last through...

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