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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

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City Hall hosts flag raising with Cultural Affairs Committee and CODOFIL

Tony and Stephanie Frederic, Cathy Luquette, Frank and Carol Frederic, Mike and Monica Frederic, Pamela Hughes, Rhonda Lamendola, Kate MacArthur, Bob Kosick, Randy and Sandy Alleman As the Gonzales Committee on Cultural Affairs prepares to embark on its trip to...

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Preston Landry appointed as Gonzales Fire Chief

Longtime Gonzales firefighter Preston Landry was unanimously approved as Gonzales Fire Chief tonight after a provisional appointment to the post in August. Mayor Tim Riley recommended Landry to the temporary job after Tracey Normand left Gonzales to head Louisiana's Fire...

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Waste Pro services pushed back one day this week

Waste Pro has informed City Hall that its weekly pickup schedule has been modified for this week due to the ongoing winter weather event. All recycle and trash pickup will be pushed back one day. Recycle-today (Tuesday) instead of regular...

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Mayor Riley Declares Emergency anticipating Winter Storm

LOCAL DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY             WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm event forecasted by the National Weather Service, which may include sub-freezing temperatures, freezing rain, ice accumulation, and hazardous...

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