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If you have any questions, contact Tanika McClain at Tmcclain@columbusga.org or 706-225-3652

On the last day of our CCG United Way Campaign, we will host a Fall Festival Event. This is a CASH-ONLY event, and all proceeds will go to United Way! Come out to have fun and help us exceed our own expectations and reach our goal!!

Please view the price list below:

Cotton Candy - $1 per bag

Hot Dog - $3

Egg Roll - $3

Popcorn - $1 per bag

Cake Slices - $2 per slice

Silent Auction - $5 opening bid – For the cake sale

Balloon Dart - $2 (one try) and $5 (three tries)

Raffle Ticket - $2, $5, $10

Muscogee-Chattahoochee 4-H is selling 20-lb Fresh Produce Boxes for $35! Order a box online at tinyurl.com/FDProduce26 now through Monday, November 2nd, and pick it up at the UGA Extension office in City Hall the week of November 16th. This will be perfect for Thanksgiving! 

Employees who visit each vendor table will be rewarded with eight (8) hours of PERK LEAVE TIME. (Participation will be tracked and verified before perks are rewarded)

If you would like to participate in the Blood Drive located in the Hospitality Room, please click the registration link below. All Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card via email and 200 bonus points toward exclusive Donor Rewards!!

If you have any questions, contact Keisha Johnson at KeishaJohnson@columbusga.org or 706-225-3630

Jamie, our Athletic Trainer, officially began his expanded 40-hour-per-week schedule on Monday. He will now be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with his time divided between clinic appointments and field support.

His current schedule is outlined below:



Monday

• 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Clinic Hours
• 1:00–5:00 p.m.: Field Hours

Tuesday

• 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Field Hours
• 1:00–5:00 p.m.: Clinic Hours

Wednesday

• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Field Hours

Thursday

• 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Clinic Hours
• 1:00–5:00 p.m.: Field Hours

Friday

• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Field Hours

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

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.

Unity With Pam Event

Bi Weekly Fort Benning Transition Resource Briefing

KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL: FALL HIGHLIGHTS 🍂🌱



Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission (KCBC) has had a busy fall season filled with community engagement, partnerships, recognition, and memorable events. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to—and what’s coming next!

TEE LIKE A LADY GOLF CLINIC ⛳️

KCBC hosted its Tee Like a Lady Golf Clinic on September 10 at Bull Creek Golf Course, bringing women together for a fun day of golf, networking, and fellowship.

From time on the green to our Mix & Mingle luncheon, participants had the opportunity to learn, connect, and enjoy an experience designed to make golf welcoming and fun. The event was SOLD OUT, and we are grateful to our sponsors, partners, volunteers, special guests, and participants who helped make Tee Like a Lady a success!

KCBC PACKING DAY 📦💚



Teamwork was in full swing as KCBC hosted a special Volunteer Packing Day in preparation for two of our major fall events—the Mayor’s Golf Tournament and Help the Hooch!

Our volunteers, board members, community partners, and staff came together to prepare and pack materials needed to help make these events successful.

KCBC extends a special thank-you to all of our volunteers and board members who took time out of their day to lend a helping hand. Your time, energy, and continued support of KCBC do not go unnoticed. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

4TH ANNUAL KCBC MAYOR’S GOLF TOURNAMENT 🏌️



On September 25, KCBC welcomed golfers, sponsors, community partners, and volunteers to Bull Creek Golf Course for the 4th Annual KCBC Mayor’s Golf Tournament.

The tournament brought the community together for an exciting day on the course while supporting the mission and programs of Keep Columbus Beautiful. We extend a special thank-you to our sponsors, teams, volunteers, media partners, and everyone who helped make this year’s tournament possible.

HELP THE HOOCH PROCLAMATION 🌎

KCBC was honored to receive an official proclamation from the Columbus Consolidated Government recognizing Help the Hooch and its continued impact on our community.

The proclamation was presented during the September 22 Columbus Council meeting in recognition of the annual cleanup initiative and the many volunteers, partners, organizations, and community members who work together to protect and beautify our local environment.

This recognition comes as KCBC prepares for the 32nd Annual Help the Hooch Tri-City Community Cleanup on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 Women EmPowered Summit, an afternoon created to celebrate the strength, courage, purpose, and possibilities within the women of the City of Columbus.

WRITE YOUR OWN STORY

A Celebration of Courage, Purpose, and Possibility

This year’s summit will focus on Leadership and encourage women to reflect on where they have been, recognize where they are today, and consider the story they want to write for their future.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Comer Recreation Center

107 41st St.

Columbus, GA 31904

Whether you are leading a team, building your career, navigating new opportunities, or simply looking for inspiration and connection, this afternoon is an opportunity to pause, be empowered, and celebrate your journey.



Registration is now open!

Please register using the link below:

#TeamCPD’s Operation Cops & Treats is back, and we would love to have you join us again this year. The event will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Public Safety Building (510 10^th Street).

Last year brought out a great crowd of kids and families, and we’re hoping to make this year’s event even better. Businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to decorate a trunk or tent and pass out candy as we provide a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating option for our community.

If your organization would like to participate, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/44p3jaaa 

If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Angela Florence or Brittany Santiago.

As always, we appreciate your partnership and hope you can join us!

Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate! We’re excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual City Hall Fall Festival, hosted by the Columbus Parks & Recreation Department.

Join your fellow City Hall employees for an afternoon of music, games, food, and fun!

🍂 3rd Annual City Hall Fall Festival

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026

⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Courtyard

Come Celebrate With Us!

• 🎶 Music
• 🎯 Games
• 🍽️ Food
• 👻 Fall fun
• 🎃 Costumes encouraged—but not required!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a City Hall employee-only event. No children, please.

Come dressed in your favorite fall or Halloween costume or simply come as you are. Whether you’re ready to show off your costume or just looking forward to good food and good company, we hope you’ll join us!

All are welcome!

If you have questions, please contact Columbus Parks & Recreation at 706-225-4658.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

Click the link below to view the Shirley B. Winston Spooky House Invitation

Saturday, October 31