Mayor's Office

Gahanna has once again been recognized by Realtor.com as the #1 Hottest Zip Code in the U.S. for 2024!

Realtor.com compiled the list by analyzing the number of unique views each home listing in the “43230” zip code received, and the number of days a house remains on the market. The company also named Gahanna as the #1 Hottest Zip Code in 2023, and this year’s recognition marks the first time in the history of the list that a city has received the #1 ranking in consecutive years.

This unique honor reaffirms the desirability of our charming city, and it’s no surprise as to why Gahanna is a sought-after area in which to live — our diverse and affordable housing options, strong schools, high-caliber amenities, quality job opportunities, and a perfect blend of suburban peace and urban excitement. As we celebrate this special recognition for our city, we will keep working hard to be the community that people love - and want – to call home.

If you missed the big announcement on "Good Morning America," you can catch it HERE. (And they pronounced "Gahanna" correctly!)

City Council Office

The City is moving forward with Community Choice Energy Aggregation, having recently approved membership in the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC). The next step in this process is the formal adoption of SOPEC’s Operations and Governance Plan, which outlines the foundation for energy aggregation programming. The second Public Hearing on the Plan will be held at 7 p.m., on Monday, September 16, during City Council’s meeting in Council Chambers. All are invited to come and offer comments.

The Plan can be viewed at Gahanna.gov/CCA/.

Public Safety

Earlier this month, Mayor Jadwin administered the oaths of office to the five newest members of the Gahanna Division of Police: Officers Jerry Brown, Daniel Gregg, Chase Carter, Nolan Goodman and James Jackson. Officers Brown, Carter, Goodman and Jackson come to Gahanna with previous law enforcement experience, while Officer Gregg is a recent graduate of the Columbus Police Academy. All five look forward to serving and meeting you in the community.

Information Technology

Using unique passwords for different websites reduces the risk of hackers gaining access to your personal information. If one website is compromised, hackers may try the username and password combination on multiple websites. The City’s IT Department shares the following tips to help you protect your sensitive information:

Refrain from using the following information, which could easily be seen on social media:
- Pet names
- Birthdays or other important dates
- Cities you have lived in
- Common words such as “password” or “welcome”
- Family member names
Use a combination of letters, numbers and special characters.
Longer passwords are more secure.

Gahanna 175

We had a GREAT time celebrating 175 years of Gahanna with so many of you last month! From a special Creekside LIVE featuring line dancing and Pop Gun, to the vintage baseball game between the newly-formed Gahanna Bananas and the Ohio Village Muffins (we don’t need to think about the final score), to the Anniversary Jubilee Festival and drone show, it was an amazing weekend of celebrating 175 years of our beloved city. A special thank you to everyone who joined in the exciting activities and events. To relive some of the unforgettable moments of the weekend, check out our recap video HERE.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 11

QPR TRAINING CLASS

Gahanna Senior Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation in offering a special training class that will help you to identify signs and warnings that can help to save a life. For information on this FREE class and to register, click HERE.

Thursday, September 12

GAHANNA SENIOR EXPO

The Gahanna Sanctuary, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Presented by Taylor Springs

Join us for the Expo that is filled with all things senior! Meet with a variety of vendors to learn how they can help you, visit with Senior Center instructors, meet with other seniors, and discover the variety of programs offered at the Senior Center. This event is open to the public.

Saturday, September 14

SHRED & E-RECYCLE EVENT

City Hall, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Based on feedback from our residents, we are adding this second Shred & E-Recycle Event to give you another opportunity to safely dispose of important family or household documents and drop off your old cell phones, tablets and more for recycling. More information on what will be accepted can be found at Gahanna.gov. Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) will also be on hand to accept donations of canned goods, nonperishable food, toiletries, and monetary gifts.

Saturday, September 21

TOUCH A TRUCK

Hannah Park, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Presented by Tina Wedebrook, RE/MAX Connection

Explore the big trucks and equipment that make Gahanna go! This always fun, family-friendly event provides an opportunity to learn more about the departments that help our community thrive. Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) will also be on site to accept donations of canned goods, nonperishable food, toiletries, and monetary gifts.

Sunday, September 29

MILL STREET MARKET

Mill Street, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Presented by the Gahanna Historical Society

The Mill Street Market, also known as The Gahanna Flea Market, will return featuring local artists, small businesses and more. This annual event is presented by the Gahanna Historical Society and more information can be found at GahannaHistory.com.

Sunday, October 13 (Deadline to enter)

SPOOK UP GAHANNA

Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform your home or business into a haunted masterpiece! This spooktacular Halloween decorating contest invites all ghouls, goblins, and ghostly decorators to compete for the title of Halloween Decorator Extraordinaire. Whether you prefer eerie elegance or monstrous mayhem, we want to see your best spooky setups. For information on how to enter, categories and judging, see the latest Explore Guide HERE.

Saturday, October 19

CLEANER GREENER GAHANNA LITTER CLEAN-UP

Friendship Park, 9 - 12 p.m.

Presented by Make Gahanna Yours

Join your friends and neighbors in making Gahanna even more beautiful and litter free. Volunteers will meet at Friendship Park before dispersing to the areas where clean up is needed. All necessary supplies will be provided, including trash bags and trash pickers. For more information, visit MakeGahannaYours.com.

Friday, October 25

GREAT GAHANNA GOBLIN FEST

Academy Park, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union

May you have a bag full of candy and a whole lot of spooky fun! Enjoy a night of live entertainment, hayrides, treats and other fun surprises. Registration for parking at Academy Park opens on Wednesday, September 18. For more information, go to Gahanna.gov.