Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for June 2026 and our Retirees for July 2026!

New Hires

Promotions

Fire & EMS

Brennon Ryan

Police

Peter Broyer

Jared Cate

Christopher Greer

Destiny Murph

Public Works

Marieo Craft

Retirees

Information Technology

Kevin Aker

Juvenile Court

Warner Kennon

Joey Loudermilk

Public Works

John Crosby

Sheriff's Office

Brian Moore

The City Manager’s Millennial Roundtable Is Now Accepting Applications for Membership!​​

The City Manager’s Millennial Roundtable (CMMR) is an advisory team comprised of young leaders, who are passionate about developing our leaders for tomorrow and making positive changes within our government.

As an integral component of Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG), CMMR channels the voices of millennials to enhance internal operations and cultivate the next generation of civic leaders. Roundtable members collaborate closely with City leadership, offering fresh insights, diverse perspectives, and thoughtful recommendations.

If you're a young professional eager to influence our local government and drive positive change, please complete the application attached and return it to Secretary Jazmine Scott at scott.jazmine@columbusga.org by July 31st, 2026. 

If you have any additional questions about CMMR, feel free to contact President Brittney Lyles at Lyles.Brittney@columbusga.org. 

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

Our Corebridge Financial Advisors will be onsite to answer your questions. 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

8:30am – 3:30pm

CCG City Hall, The Learning Center  

Click here to schedule an appointment

In-person Financial Wellness Workshop: Social Security and Your Retirement

12:00 pm, City Hall, The Learning Center

Register to attend

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm

City Services Center, Council Chambers 

Click here to schedule an appointment

 Virtual Meetings available on July 15 and July 29

Click here to schedule an virtual appointment

Congratulations to Chris Wheat from the Tax Assessor's Office, who has graduated with his bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Accounting. 

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.

Environmental Day for the Leadership Columbus Class of 2026

"Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission was honored to participate in Environmental Day for the Leadership Columbus Class of 2026, presented by the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

Our Director, Lisa Thomas-Cutts, had the opportunity to speak with class members about environmental stewardship, litter prevention, beautification efforts, and the importance of community engagement.

Thank you to Leadership Columbus and the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce for investing in the leaders who help make our community stronger."

-Lee Clarkson

Litter Law Enforcement Training



"Working Together for a Cleaner Columbus!

Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission proudly hosted our Litter Law Enforcement Training, bringing together partners committed to keeping our community clean and protected.

Special thanks to the Columbus Sheriff's Office, Muscogee County Prison, Columbus Police Department, Public Works, Stormwater Engineering Department, and Code Enforcement for their participation and commitment.

We also appreciate Mayor Skip Henderson for speaking about the importance of environmental stewardship, and Scott Carroll for leading an impactful training session.

Together, we're building a cleaner Columbus—one partnership at a time."

-Lee Clarkson

Help the Hooch Committee Meeting



"The excitement continues to build as our Help the Hooch Committee held its second planning meeting in preparation for the 32nd Annual Help the Hooch!

We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated committee members and community partners who continue to support this community-wide effort. Help the Hooch brings volunteers together to clean and beautify waterways, neighborhoods, parks, and school campuses throughout the Chattahoochee Valley.

A special thank you to our Help the Hooch Co-Chairs, Avianca Dowdell and Devon Moore, for facilitating another productive meeting, and to Coca-Cola for providing beverages for our committee members.

It's not too late to get involved! Join us as we prepare for the 32nd Annual Help the Hooch and make a difference in our community."

-Lee Clarkson

KCBC Spring Highlights



"KCBC has been on the move and making an impact throughout the community! Our spring highlights showcase recent events, partnerships, volunteer efforts, and beautification initiatives."

-Lee Clarkson

The Mayor's Commission for Person's with Disabilities Back to School Bash and Resource Fair will be on July 10th. They will give away school supplies and have community resources available. Below is the vendor registration link.

Please share with potential vendors and community members. Our community needs all the resources and information we can provide at this time, so please share with vendors.

• Free Manna Mini Bowls for the first 100 guests (full menu for purchase all evening)
• Free Frank's Alley Hotdogs for the first 100 guests
• Free face painting by Fairytale Face Painting
• Giveaways throughout the night
• Live worship led by Heritage Music

Tee Like a Lady Golf Clinic



"Ladies, it's time to Tee Like a Lady!

Join Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Bull Creek Golf Course for a fun day of learning, networking, and building confidence on the golf course.

No experience is necessary—just bring your energy, your smile, and let's swing into something beautiful!

Registration is now open!"

-Lee Clarkson

KCBC Mayor's Golf Tournament



"Mark Your Calendars!

The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission Mayor's Golf Tournament is set for Friday, September 25, 2026.

Join us for a day of great golf, meaningful community connections, and an opportunity to support efforts to keep Columbus clean, green, and beautiful.

Registration is now open!

Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities and additional event updates. We can't wait to see you on the course!"

-Lee Clarkson

32nd Annual Help the Hooch, Tri-Community Cleanup & Thank You Watershed Festival

"The 32nd Annual Help the Hooch, Tri-Community Cleanup & Thank You Watershed Festival is coming!

Friday, October 2, 2026 – School & Campus Cleanup

Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Tri-Community Cleanup & Thank You Watershed Festival



Gather your crew and get ready to make an impact while helping keep our community clean, green, and beautiful.

Registration is now open!"

-Lee Clarkson

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