City of Greer Pressroom

The City of Greer recognizes the vital role of local, regional, and national news media in sharing our city's story. We are dedicated to providing journalists with the information, contacts, and resources they need to help us connect with the community and beyond. This page is designed to assist members of the media in submitting requests and accessing key resources for their reporting.

Press Releases

Media Mentions

Below, find stories the news media has covered relating to the City of Greer.

Greer names athletic field after long-time super-fan

Fox Carolina--February 25, 2025

In a fitting honor for a man known as a Greer super-fan, City Council voted to name the athletic field at Greer City Stadium “Lonnie McGee Stadium”.

Lonnie McGee was known around Greer as “Gee” and people around town knew him from his leading parades, marching bands, and even coaching on the sidelines...

Greer breaks ground on new $17 million public safety training facility

WSPA--February 14, 2025

With shovels in hand, city leaders in Greer broke ground on a new $17 million public safety training facility, one of four ForGreer initiatives.

The state-of-the-art public training facility, located on Hood Road, will include a 50-yard indoor firing range, a new fire training tower, and seminar classroom...

First Responder Friday: Abner Creek Academy SRO

WSPA--January 17, 2025

Some poor choices wound up paying off for a police officer and a school in Spartanburg District Five.

Greer Police Officer Christian Ruiz has been on the job for nine years. He’s currently the School Resource Officer at Abner Creek...

Upstate city looking at updating door-to-door sales regulations

Fox Carolina--December 10, 2024

Going door-to-door, or selling items outside of stores in Greer could soon be different. At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 10, City Council looked at updating its current ordinance for canvassers, peddlers, and solicitors. City of Greer Finance Director...

City of Greer hosts survey to improve parking

Greenville Journal--October 23, 2024

The City of Greer is asking the public to take part in a survey to improve its parking.

The city and Walker Consultants are studying parking options in the Historic Downtown Greer Station area.

The survey asks where people park in downtown Greer, how easy it is to find...

Greer approves funding for police/fire facility site work: City Council notes

Greenville Journal--October 23, 2024

Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Oct. 22 meeting:

Approved:$619K for site work at new facility

Council unanimously approved a request from staff to spend $620,000 from the general fund on initial site work for a new fire and police training facility on Hood Road.

The work will involve grading and demolition...

Media Contacts

Ayla Fitzpatrick

Ayla Fitzpatrick

Community & Media Outreach Coordinator

Office: (864) 479-0964

Cell: (864) 423-8004

afitzpatrick@cityofgreersc.gov

Chris Forrester Lt Public Information Officer

Chris Forrester

Lieutenant - Public Information Officer

(864) 416-6618

GreerPDPIO@cityofgreersc.gov

Josh Holzheimer Deputy Fire Chief PIO

Josh Holzheimer

Deputy Fire Chief - Public Information Officer

(864) 416-6602

jholzheimer@cityofgreersc.gov