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Public Safety Training Facility Render

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...

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WSPA First Responder Friday with Greer Police Officer Mike Ferrell

First Responder Friday: Greer Police Department

WSPA--October 18, 2024

Mike Ferrell took a step back in his career, which he believes is paying off for the Greer Police Department.

Ferrell grew up in the Charleston area and graduated from Stratford High School. That’s where he got into law enforcement, starting with the Charleston...

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Greer, Fountain Inn consider development impact fees to cope with growth

Greenville Journal--October 2, 2024

One of the toughest challenges local governments face when dealing with rapid growth and development is how to pay for increased demand for services.

Costs frequently outpace increased tax revenue generated by new homes and businesses, which is one reason the state...

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New fire station opens in Greer, South Carolina

WYFF News 4--September 18, 2024

With parts of the Upstate continuing to welcome newcomers, cities are making adjustments.

The city of Greer celebrated the grand opening of its newest fire station, aimed at enhancing safety and response times in the area.

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Greer exploring impact fees as city grows

WSPA--August 28, 2024

The City of Greer may soon join a growing list of cities that are imposing impact fees for development. City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday to implement impact fees. The fee would be paid by developers who are looking to build new houses, apartments, retail buildings and commercial buildings in Greer. According to the ordinance...

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