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
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
The City of Greer Athletic Programming 10U DYB Baseball team was honored at City Council last night for their South Carolina State Championship and placing 5th in the DYB World Series. Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Employees, Council Members, and siblings of the players celebrated the great accomplishments.
Please join us in congratulating the whole team!
At the August 8 City Council meeting, Mayor Rick Danner took time to honor several individuals who have made a profound impact on Greer by awarding them a Key to the City.
Jerry Balding previously served as the General Manager for Greer CPW for 20 years, and was instrumental in helping create the Greer we enjoy today. The Mayor touted Jerry's work ethic and kindness to those around him.
Alison Rauch with Greer CPW currently serves as the Public Information Officer for CPW. She is also on the board for the Greer Centennial Lions Club, is a board member for Greer Community Ministries, and often volunteers her time with organizations like Keep Greenville County Beautiful, The Blood Connection, and TreesUpstate.
12-year-old Ivey Tapp has been collecting donations for her birthday to donate to Greer Community Ministries her whole life. This past year was no exception--Ivey donated her largest trailer load of food yet along with a $20,000 donation.
Former City of Greer Mayor Don Wall was credited with taking on Greer when no one else would. He helped jump start economic development and change in the downtown area, and worked to annex properties into the City while he was Mayor which increased the tax base.