City of Greer -

It’s a quiet week here in Greer, but we’re loving the Fall events coming up soon! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall Oct 8-14: Fire Prevention Week

🚨A Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test will occur today🚨 The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The alerts will go to TVs, radio, AND CELL PHONES. You can view the official notice here: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231003/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-test-messages-will?fbclid=IwAR05IvgdhlIB0IIDYNftv6JiDatHcbA9_teei5ynfHkBCYSUzpphAboRxOM

You may notice Veterans Park looks a little different this week. That's because on Friday, our Public Services Department worked to beautify the landscaping at the park. They put down new top soil and mulch, planted 30 Purple Heart plants, and replaced bonfire encore azaleas at the monument.

There are plenty of community events happening this week in Greer! Check them out and let us know what you think. Friday: Hispanic Heritage Month Art Reception, Center for the Arts, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday: Greer Arts & Eats, Downtown Greer, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

In Greer, we recognize our community is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds that help make our city special. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our Hispanic and Latino employees and thank them for all they do for this community. En Greer, reconocemos que nuestra comunidad está formada por muchas culturas de diferentes orígenes que ayudan a que nuestra ciudad sea especial. Este mes de la Herencia Hispana, queriamos destacar a algunos de nuestros empleados hispanos y latinos y agradecerles por todo lo que hacen por esta comunidad.

Not only is it World Tourism Day, but we are also celebrating one year of Discover Greer! Head to the Discover Greer Instagram page for a special giveaway today: https://www.instagram.com/discovergreer/

The City of Greer will break ground on a new fire station at the corner of Suber Road and Chick Springs Road on October 11. See details here: https://5il.co/25s2l

The City of Greer Recreation Division released several monarch butterflies back into the wild this morning. It’s all part of an environmental conservation effort where our staff collects and raises monarch caterpillars for release. The matured butterflies are tagged and tracked to their destination in Mexico. The monarch butterfly is on the endangered species list, and Greer is proud to have been named a Monarch City USA for its efforts in repopulation.

The City of Greer Center for the Arts is currently displaying the work of several Hispanic and Latino artists in recognition of Hispanic Heritage month. Join us for a reception on October 6 or drop by during normal hours!

The South Carolina Ports Authority reports that Inland Port Greer had an all time record month in August, handling 16,857 rail moves. Read more here:https://scspa.com/news/inland-port-greer-has-strongest-month-in-its-history

Mark your calendars for the first week of Fall in Greer! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM Saturday: Railfest, City Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Today is National IT Professionals Day! These are the people who often do the unseen work behind the scenes to keep our city services running. They make sure everything is running smoothly so the rest of us can do our jobs. Please join us in thanking our IT Team for all they do!

The City of Greer has been honored with the 2023 Southeast Governmental Fleet Managers Award for quality fleet management. The award is presented annually by the Southeast Governmental Fleet Managers Association to a governmental agency whose innovative fleet management practices have improved productivity, quality, and service or produced substantial savings for their agency or department. City of Greer Fleet Manager Chris Brantley accepted the award Sept. 12 at the SGFMA Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach.

It’s a new week with new things happening in Greer! Will we see you? Monday: Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM Friday: Food Truck Rollout, City park, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This week is Environmental Services Week and we want to recognize our custodial staff for keeping our many facilities clean and up to par for the community. These staff members often work quietly and behind the scenes. Please join us in thanking them for all of their hard work!

Greer Fire Department firefighters participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Fluor Field over the weekend. Those who climbed the stairs say this is a meaningful way to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

We have a calendar packed full of ways for residents to have their voices heard this week. Check out everything going on in Greer! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall Wednesday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, City Hall Thursday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 11: 00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Cannon Centre Saturday: Get you ART On! & Tunes in the Park: The Rhythm City Band, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

It's butterfly season! Did you get a chance to see the monarch butterfly release at Kid's Planet this week? The City of Greer Recreation Division helps with several releases and education outreach about the endangered species right in our backyards.

People in Greer are gearing up to spend 9 hours and 11 minutes on their feet to honor those who perished and the heroes of 9/11. It's all part of the Never Forget 9:11 Endurance Challenge happening this weekend. The race organizer tells us what its all about, and how you can participate. Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaMVpeuTaRA

Have you noticed the historical building that recently got a facelift? According to the Greer Heritage Museum: "Ponders Ice Cream first occupied 107 Trade Street, then moved to the larger store and factory located on East Poinsett. There, they made high-quality ice cream and also ran a bottling company that made a range of sodas, including a "knock off" of Coca-Cola; but they were famous for Ponder's Ginger Ale. They also made ginger ale for Chick Springs. Through the 20th century Ponders was a destination and bright spot for many Greer residents."