City of Greer -

Happy Holiday weekend! We have a short week ahead of us, but here’s what happening in Greer. Monday: Labor Day, City Hall Offices closed in observance Tuesday: Cutlery Club, Tryon Recreation Center, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mayor Rick Danner has signed a proclamation to name September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Greer.

Shoutout to our Building & Development Standards employees! Today is Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day, so if you see these employees out and about please thank them for their hard work in our community!

Have you tried pickleball yet? Now is your chance! City of Greer Recreation Programs has received a grant to offer 100 beginner clinics this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TjyJ55BvGk

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and we wanted to highlight to work our first responders are doing to combat the epidemic every day. All City of Greer Police Officers are trained at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on how to administer Narcan, and all Uniform Patrol Officers are trained and carry Narcan. The Greer Fire Department also keeps Narcan in every first aid kit they have on board. So far this year, they have administered 23 vials of Narcan, and have responded to 67 overdose related incidents. There are several treatment centers in our area for overdose patients including Carolina Behavioral Center in Greer, the Phoenix Center in Greenville County, and the Forrester Center in Spartanburg County.

You've heard about the UDO and the new zoning map our Planning Department is working on, but what does this really mean for homeowners in the city? Hear from real residents who got to sit down with our Planning Manager Ashley Kaade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teuYFXUM8m8

Property owners across the city will begin receiving these mailers as early as today. These are notifications about the upcoming adoption of a new Zoning Map and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Keep and eye out, and learn more at bit.ly/GreerUDO

Did you see VisitGreenville SC named Greer Golf one of the top golf destinations in Greenville? Check out the article, and book your tee time today! https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/blog/post/where-to-golf-in-greenville/

The Greer Police Department hosted the 12th Annual Upstate Law Enforcement Memorial Tournament this past weekend. This year, the funds from the program went to benefit the family of fallen Easley Police Department Officer Matthew Hare.

A quieter week here in Greer, but mark your calendar for these upcoming events! Tuesday: Greer Farmers Market, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM, City Park Tuesday: Artist Reception: The Fifth Season, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Center for the Arts

Students across Greer are back in school, and the Greer Police Department wants to make sure everyone stays safe. Sgt. Sarah Melton with the Traffic Division says drivers and parents can make a difference this year by being aware on the roads, and making sure children walking to and from school are visible, and using sidewalks and crosswalks

Join us at the Greer Center for the Arts on Tuesday, August 29 starting at 6:00 p.m. to view the exhibit 'The Fifth Season' by artist in residence Christina Laurel.

Greer Golf is is undergoing renovations that will make the space more useable for the entire community. All while making sure golfers can still enjoy the greens. The multi-million-dollar investment will include a new event space, underground golf cart parking, and an updated pro-shop.

Registration is open now for the City of Greer Fire Department’s Citizens Fire Academy. It's a free nine-week course designed to introduce our citizens to the functions and daily operations of the City of Greer Fire Department. The academy provides both classroom and hands-on training, offering a fun and safe behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a firefighter. Participates will get the opportunity to tour The City’s fire stations and dispatch center, meet its firefighters and 911 personnel. During the course, participants will have a chance to wear personal protective equipment, extinguish a fire and participate on a ride-along, as well as learn CPR and home fire safety tips from professional firefighters.

The City of Greer Athletic Programming AAA Division 1, 10 and under All Star Team heads to Louisiana this week to play in the DYB World Series. Here's a look at the road it took them to become state champions.

Did you see that Lake Robinson was named one of the most beautiful lakes in South Carolina by Worldatlas.com? Check out the full list here: https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/11-most-beautiful-lakes-in-south-carolina.html?fbclid=IwAR1v2QulHq6NUaBGKZGFpcFy_EvnR0sA8x8OVtpSZzPNV68US9UuDoUqGTs

This weekend is your chance to help get school supplies to kids in need in the Greer area! Join the Greer Police Department and the Greer Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association to Stuff a Cruiser from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the Walmart at 14055 E Wade Hampton Blvd in Greer on Saturday 8/5.

Good morning from Greer!