Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program

A unique effort of the U.S. Department of Justice; local, state, tribal, and federal public safety agencies; and national organizations, the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.



The Bureau of Justice Assistance PSOB Office is honored to review the more than 1,200 claims submitted each year on behalf of America's fallen and catastrophically disabled public safety heroes and their loved ones.

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for July 2025 and our Retirees for August 2025!

New Hires

Promotions

Finance

Caleb Barker

Sheritta Wiggins

MCP

Cheryl Chabre

Michael Nelson

Parks & Recreation

Chloe Benyoun

Contina Johnson

Aniah Keyton

Ansely Redmond

Police

David Blackstock

Lance Deaton

Donald Kraus

Drew Osbon

Kelly Phillips

Emmanuel Rosado

Public Works

Culver Palmer

Sheriff

Samantha Drazba

Ivan Rome

Marretta Thomas

Retirees

MCP

Sherman Thomas

Police

Casey Conrad

Sheriff

Jonnie Ellerbee

Yooper Lube & Wash is now offering all City Employees 25% off any Duramax Brand oil change (synthetic blend, high mileage, and full synthetic only) for 1st time customers and 20% off after that including a diesel oil change, and every oil change.

If any employee is current or former military, they offer 25% off every day.

(Must show your work badge for the discounts above!).

Yooper also offers fleet discounts for businesses (3 or more vehicles)of 25% for paying at the time of service and 20% for Net 30.

Also no appointment needed for any oil change!

Located at 920 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus (Former Pennzoil Building)

The City of Columbus encourages all residents to sign up for Rave Alerts, the city’s official emergency and community notification system. This FREE service helps keep you informed about emergencies and other important updates—delivered straight to your phone, email, or landline.

In addition to emergency notifications like severe weather alerts and public safety messages, Rave Alerts also provide timely updates about holiday garbage collection schedules and other essential city services. Stay ahead of schedule changes and never miss a collection day again!

Once registered, you can customize your alerts to receive the information that matters most to you.

Benefits of Rave Alerts Include:

✔ Emergency Notifications

✔ Severe Weather Warnings

✔ Public Safety Alerts

✔ Holiday Garbage & Recycling Schedules

✔ Road Closures & Community News

Don’t wait—stay connected and informed all year round. Sign up today!

For More Information, Contact:

Teasha Hollis, Director of Communications & Community Affairs

Hollis.Teasha@columbusga.org

706-225-3118

 Please ONLY complete ONE Tobacco Affidavit and Wellness Form.



Please take the time to complete the Tobacco Affidavit/Wellness Incentive form on E-Forms before October 24, 2025.

Review all options of the tobacco affidavit before submitting. You will only have one chance to submit the form. If you select option 2 on the tobacco affidavit, you are required to attach the tobacco certificate of completion to submit the form. (the certificate must be attached before October 24,2025, to avoid the tobacco surcharge for 2026).  There will be no need to contact Human Resources when you have completed the tobacco session classes. We will receive a list of the participants who completed the tobacco cessation program. Any tobacco surcharges incurred in 2025 will be REFUNDED in the month of December 2025. 

If you are unfamiliar with Neogov, I have attached instructions to complete the forms and to complete the tobacco cessation sessions. If you do not have a username/password or forgot your username/password, please contact the Human Resources Employment Team (Kelly Denham, Raven Williams, George Marshbanks) at 706-653-4059 to assist. 

*Note: ONLY employees enrolled in CCG’s medical plan or will enroll in the medical plan in 2025 should complete the tobacco affidavit/wellness incentive forms.

Please DO NOT inter-office, email or fax the Tobacco Affidavit or Wellness Incentive forms to Human Resources. Both forms should be submitted on E-Forms at https://eforms.neogov.com/self-service/portal .

 Remember, if you are on FMLA, vacation or administrative leave etc., the tobacco affidavit should be completed by October 24,2025, to avoid the tobacco surcharges in 2026. No late forms will be accepted.

Schedule your

Personal Health Assessment (PHA)!

HealthPassport FAQ’s

1. How do I access HealthPassport?

Log in to www.careatc.com/patients or the CareATC Mobile App and click on the HealthPassport icon to get started.

First time user? Select “New Here? Activate your account!” and follow the prompt to verify your identity and set up your account.

If you have trouble registering, or logging into the Patient Portal or Mobile app, you can call the Patient Access Center at 800.993.8244

1. Why use HealthPassport?

• Monitor incentive earnings.
• Find wellness topics & activities (Participate in Monthly and Annual Challenges).
• Enter fitness data.
• Track your progress.

1. How do I track my steps and exercise?

Sync your device to HealthPassport by following the instructions on the right.

How to sync your device:

• From the Patient Portal homepage select HealthPassport.
• Select Connect Health & Fitness Devices.
• Select the compatible device you wish to connect and give permission to share your step data.

Allow 15 minutes after initial sync for your data to appear.

• Use the Contact Us page for any questions.

Get Help & Support

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, find help in your area.



If it’s an emergency, call 911. You can also go to your nearest emergency room. A medical professional can give information about your particular circumstances.

If you believe that someone else is in danger of suicide and you have their contact information, contact your local law enforcement for immediate help. You can also encourage the person to contact suicide prevention hotline at 988 (call or text).

When you’re in crisis, research suggests that it may be helpful to reach out to others. When you connect with others, it can help you feel supported and give you a sense of belonging.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text) Call or text 988 to get help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We wanted to remind you of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits with the Pastoral Institute that we provide to you. As our valued employee, your well-being is important to us, and we want to make sure you have access to the resources you need.



To access the EAP benefits, we have provided you with a link to an EAP Toolkit that has valuable resources available only to EAP clients. The toolkit includes videos and tools for you and your family to use. Additionally, the link includes instructions on how to make an appointment with the Pastoral Institute and use your benefit

If you have any questions about your benefit or need assistance in making an appointment, please contact Christy Scrivner at the Pastoral Institute. She will be happy to help. Her contact information is 706-649-6507 ext. 1243 or you can email her at cscrivner@pastoralinstitute.org.



Thank you for being a valuable member of our team, and we hope you take advantage of the EAP benefits available to you.

Now is a great time to take action for your financial future 

Schedule a time to meet to make sure you’re on track for the retirement you want. 

When we meet, we can discuss: 

• The benefits of enrolling in your workplace retirement plan 

• How to boost your overall financial wellness 

• The resources available to help shape the future you want 

• Your broader financial goals so we can put a plan in place to help you get there 

We can meet in-person or virtually at any time that is convenient to you.

Schedule time to meet with me today!  

Dates: August 20, Public Safety Community Room, 11:30 – 2:30



Schedule Meeting

Virtual meetings available August 13 and August 27

Times: varied, based on date

As part of Risk Management’s commitment to safety in the workplace, we would like to acknowledge employees who demonstrate safe behavior on the job. If you have an employee who has shown superior safety practices, please let us know, and we will highlight them in the Insight Newsletter!

Please email the employee’s name, a photo, and how they showed safety practices to

Lauren Vance, Risk Management.

Warden H. Walker III recognizes, Muscogee County Prison cadet Destiny Keith who received the physical fitness award from the Georgia Department of Corrections class T-152. Cadet Keith completed the mile run in just over 8 minutes and completed the most push ups in the class earning her this recognition by the training staff overseeing the academy. 

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past event

Happy 4^th of July from the Board of Assessors' Office.

September 11 – Tee Like a Lady Golf Clinic (Flyer Attached) – Join us for our upcoming "Tee Like a Lady" Golf Clinic! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn or just need an excuse to get back out on the green, this event is the perfect way to do it—with friends, laughter, and expert tips along the way. Spots are limited and going fast! We’d love to see you there - so register today! 

Click the Facebook link below to view the commercial

September 12 – KCBC Mayor’s Golf Tournament (Flyer Attached) –Join KCBC for our upcoming "KCBC Mayor's Golf Tournament!" This event promises a day filled with fun, camaraderie, friendly competition, and great food and prizes at the Bull Creek Golf Course. This event sold out last year —so secure your spot today!

Click the Facebook link below to view the commercial

October 17 – Help-the-Hooch School & Campus Cleanup (Flyer Attached) – 8 AM – 3 PM

Join us for this year’s Help-the-Hooch cleanup—an amazing opportunity to get your students involved in making a difference!

October 18 – Help-the-Hooch Tri-Community Cleanup (Flyer Attached) – 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Volunteer for this year’s Help the Hooch cleanup—an amazing opportunity to get yourself, family, friends, organization, business, troop, church, etc. involved in making a difference!

Upcoming Holidays

(This is an official CCG Holiday. However, please check with your supervisor to make sure you are off.)

August Seasonal Produce

Tomatoes

Summer Squash

Melons

Blackberries

Basil

Tarragon

Stone Fruit

Peppers

Eggplant

Okra

Green Beans

Purslane

Plums

Cucumber

Corn