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Newsletter Staff
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ron Torbert
Sheila Risper
Donnie Kent
Cindy Ware
Vicki Hughes
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Suggestion Box
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Do You Have An Idea That Will Improve Our City Government?
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Have a great and safe holiday!!!!
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Fourth of July Safety Tips For Grilling
Grilling Safety: What better way to celebrate the holiday than to fire up the grill and cook delicious food for family and friends?
Follow these 5 steps to safely cook up treats for the Backyard Barbecue.
Always supervise a barbeque grill when in use. Never grill indoors- not in your house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the open flame of the grill. Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire. Use the long-handled tools especially made for the cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe. |
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Summer Hydration
Make water your first beverage.
Eat plenty of water-rich foods like fruits and veggies.
Carry water with you everywhere.
Drink extra water when you exercise, spend time in the sun, or drink coffee or alcohol.
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William Herlth's Great Ride
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William is riding with his Mother Deborah and Father Lieutenant Charles Herlth, of the Columbus Fire Department for a great cause. He is riding to fight Children's Cancer.
Read more about his accomplishments in this issue.
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Welcome and Congrats to Our New Hires, Promotions, & Retirees
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NEW HIRE LIST
April/May
Boards & Commissions
Charlotte Johnson
Cynthia Singleton
Kaley Tamaski
Patricia Cutler
Teresa Sneddon
Airport
Travis Hope
Trade Center
Jonleal Farley
Ernest Hanberger
Elections & Registration
Louis Williams
Trenise Schley
Recorder's Court
Dorothy Henry
Municipal Court
Amy Walter
METRA
Ambrose Ogletree
Beth Burton
Desmond Hunter
Jeremy Ackles
Junita Sutton
Karen Weems
Michael Jackson
Toki Moore
Ahmad Sims
Auburn King
Jeremiah Durrah
Annie Robinson
Brianna Hudson
Centrika Johns
Corrine Chesser
Courtney Givens
Darrick Watts
Dennis Weathers
Dominique Bryant
Everlena Hodge
Haley Cutler
Kiarra Robinson
Latoya Mobley
Lexus Brown
Marcel Byrd
Mark Pitts
Michael Dean
Shawntal Byrd
Wyvonia Malone
Yolanda Jackson
Cameron Brantley
Cameron Wynn
Carolyn Carter
Colby Hill
Debbie Littleton
Denise White
Ebony Thornton
Elizabeth Lowman
Ella Land
Iesha Johnson
Jacoby King
Kristy Jackson
Lyndsey Graddick
Matthew Woods
Robert Hill
Talicia Williams
Tasia Hill
Police Department
Amanda Jamieson
Christopher Villanueva
Devan Cook
Dominique Warr
Haley Little
Hurija Colic Vargas
Mercedes Dubose
Public Works
Allen Vannoy
Daniel Mauko
Darnell Thomas
Shauntay Newsome
Tyrone Youson
Daria Reed
Dontres Mayes
Jonathon Beasley
Linda Dunbar
Stephen Spraggins
Sheriff's Department
Antonio Hardaway
Artavious Moore
Jacob Riley
Jasmine Lakes
Taylor Sutherland
Cameron McCrea
Human Resources
Sheila Risper
(Asst. Human Resources Director)
Corey Jones
(Training Coordinator)
Community Development
Jamaal Williams
(Property Maintenance Inspector)
Inspection & Codes
Stephen Fincher
(Plans Examiner)
Muscogee County Prison
Matthew Williams
Senior Correctional Officer
Tony McKinney
Senior Correctional Officer
Parks and Recreation
Edward Chandler
(Site Supervisor Community Schools)
Public Works
Crystal Greer
(Emergency Communication Tech III)
Wenfred Baker
(Equipment Operator III)
Hiawatha Boden
(Equipment Operator I)
Kanell Jackson
(Equipment Operator II)
Dewayne Wright
(Equipment Operator I)
Marcus Heard
(Equipment Operator II)
Francis Regulus
(Equipment Operator II)
Katrice Walker
(Correctional Officer)
Paige Shields
(AC Officer)
Police Department
Justen Alger
( Sergeant)
Michael Balauitan
(Detective)
Christopher Coleman
(Corporal)
Tracey Corbitt
(Detective)
Kyle Tuggle
(Sergeant)
Jacquetta Jackson
(Administrative Secretary)
Matthew Sitler
(Detective)
Davondria Bellamy
(Emergency Communication Tech III)
Deidre Taylor
(Emergency Communication Tech I)
Sheriff's Office
Karen Spivey
(Criminal Records Technician)
Sheila Forbus
(Sergeant)
Tamara Vaughn
(Sheriff HR Technician)
Cedric Holton
(Lieutenant)
Tabasha Taylor
(Field Training Officer)
Thaddeus Jackson
(Deputy Sheriff)
Ryan Early
(Deputy Tech)
Brandon Ingram
(Deputy Sheriff)
Randy Sok
(Deputy Sheriff)
Jamal Gardner
(Deputy Sheriff)
Marvion Edwards
(Deputy Sheriff)
George Pugh
(Deputy Sheriff)
Felicia Felton
(Deputy Sheriff)
Matthew Spivey
(Deputy Sheriff)
Eugene Kuban
(Deputy Sheriff)
Fire & EMS
Dana Clay
(Captain)
Trade Center
Angela Osbey
(Conference Facilitator)
Miscellaneous
Brandon Gilland
(Sales Associated)
Retirees
John Fitzpatrick
Sheriff's Department
Jail Commander
33 years
Santos Martinez
Fire & EMS
Firefighter
21 Years
Deborah Whitley
Police Department
Property Maintenance 10 Years
Martha Wilson
Transportation
Bus Operator
18 Years
James Walton
Police Department
Lieutenant
33 Years
Lawrence Bender
Police Department
Command Sergeant
29 1/2 YEARS
Edward Richardson
Sheriff's Department
Sergeant
20 1/2 Years
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Southern Pink Lemonade
Ingredients
2 1/2 cup Sugar
2 cups fresh Lemon Juice1 1/2 cup Cranberry Juice
5 cups Water
Lemon Slices for garnish
Instructions
Combine sugar with a cup of water and heat over high heat just until it boils and sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Add sugar syrup, juices and 4 cups of water to pitcher.
Stir to mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve over ice and garnished with lemon slice.
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Be on the lookout for these symptoms of heat illness.
Sunburn: Redness and pain. In severe cases, swelling of skin, blisters, fever and headaches. First Aid: Ointments for mild cases if blisters appear and do not break. If breaking occurs, apply dry sterile dressing.
Heat cramps
: Painful spasms usually in the muscles of legs and abdomen with heavy sweating. First Aid: Firm pressure on cramping muscles or gentle massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water.
Heat exhaustion and Heat Strokes: Heavy sweating; weakness; cold, pale, clammy skin; thready pulse; fainting and vomiting but might have normal temperature.
Get victim out of sun. Once inside, the person should lay down and loosen his or her clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths. Fan or move victim to air conditioned room. Offer sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water. If vomiting continues, seek immediate medical attention.
High body temperature (106° F or higher), hot dry skin, rapid and strong pulse, possible unconsciousness.
Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Summon emergency medical assistance or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal. While waiting for emergency assistance, move the victim to a cooler environment and reduce body temperature with cold bath or sponging. Use extreme caution. Remove clothing, use fans and air conditioners. If temperature rises again, repeat process. Do NOT give fluids. Persons on salt restrictive diets should consult a physician before increasing their salt intake.
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Georgia Top 10 Attractions
Georgia Aquarium
Address: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Address:
Drayton St & East Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
Address:
1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903
Stone Mountain Park
Address:
1000 Robert E Lee Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Jekyll Island
Address:
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
Anna Ruby Falls
Address:
3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd, Helen, GA 30545
Sea Island Golf Course
Address:
100 Kings Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Chattahoochee Oconee National Forests
Address:
Suches, GA 30572
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Address: 450 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30312
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Address: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Most Dangerous Bugs to Watch Out for This Summer:
Mosquitoes
Black Widow Spider
Tarantula Spider
Africanized Bee
Red Fire Ants
Wasps
Brown Recluse Spider
Scorpions
Ticks
Centipedes and Millipedes
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Ideas for Summer Activities for Family
Pick your own...whatever:
Find a farm with blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes, flowers, etc., and get picking.
Douse everyone with the hose or sprinkler.
Camp out:
First-timers, try backyard camping.
Camp in:
Put the sleeping bags on the floor and have a family slumber party.
Catch lightning bugs:
And then watch them flicker away into the night.
Pack a picnic:
Plop down to eat it just about anywhere, at a free concert, in a state park or in your own backyard.
Start the back-to-school shopping early:
The farther from the start of school the more fun kids think it is.
Go to a matinee:
Find a bargain movie and pay less during the day.
Find a new place to play:
Easy idea: Clear out the basement or garage. Complicated idea: Build a tree house.
Master a new skill together:
Learn to juggle, play harmonica, do the hula hoop, etc.
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| 2018 North Highland Farmers Market |
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Employee Spotlight
City Employees
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
WILLIAM HERLTH
William Herlth investigates criminal cases for the Public Defender's Office. In addition to his work with the Public Defender's Office, he is a participant in The Great Cycle Challenge. As seen in the billboard, he is riding to fight Children's Cancer with his parents Charles Herlth, a lieutenant with the Columbus Fire Dept. and his mother Deborah Herlth. They each set goals for miles to ride and sponsors. Their fundraising goal was originally $500. They have far exceeded their goal by raising around $2,000, and people are still donating.
This is the first fundraiser of this type that Mr. Herlth has been involved in, but he chose to fight against children's cancer with his parents because they have seen first-hand how cancer can impact people and families. They hope to help by giving joy and possibly more time for patients to enjoy life.
William's philosophy has been learned from his father. "If you can help someone, do so."
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Leadership Development Program
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THE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Employee Recognition Program provides an opportunity for the CCG Employees, Supervisors, and Managers to recognize full or part-time employees for promoting excellence in support of the City's mission.
The PEER Award (Promoting Employee Excellence through Recognition) recognizes all employees who make consistent contributions through outstanding performance as viewed by other employees, set an example with quality management, teamwork, and/or customer service, and significantly enhance the work environment through coworkers and their family's well-being.
The IEA (Individual Excellence Award) recognizes employees who make consistent  contributions to the organization and set an example of outstanding quality management as viewed by supervisors or managers, teamwork and/or customer service.
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What's Your Nutritional IQ?
Submit your answers to
Aron Torbert at torbert.aron@columbusga.org
All answers must be correct to win a $7 Subway Gift Card
 Healthy Food Quiz
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