Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for February 2026 and our Retirees for March 2026!

Retirees

Parks & Recreation

Fredrick Grover

Promotions

Community Development

Steven Williams

MCP

Alexandre Pinto

Parks & Recreation

Chloe Benyoun

Valarie Minter

Police

John Bailey

Caleb Erickson

Briana Haynes

Vincent Lockhart

Keven Moore

Amos Parks

Brandon Pitz

Public Works

Frankie Wiggins

Sheriff

Paul Cowart

Sharwynne Gallatin

Timothy Moore

Jimmie Smith

Superior Court

Andrea Linson

Jalyn Odom

The UGA Extension office of Muscogee County will be offering a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer training program beginning April 7th. It will be every Tuesday through June 2nd, from 9 AM to 4 PM, in our UGA Extension office.

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Erycka Brock Kim at eryckabrockkim@uga.edu or you can call the Muscogee County Extension office at 706-225-4200

Click the link below to view the March Financial Literacy and the On-Demand Webinars offered by Corebridge.

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: March 11 at City Hall, The Learning Center, 9:30 – 3:30

Schedule Meeting

Virtual meetings available March 4 and 18

Times: varied, based on date

The first 10 people to sign up and attend the 3/19 class will receive a

$10 Chic- fil- A gift card!

Please click the forms link

 to sign up 

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

Happy Valentine's Day from

The Board of Tax Assessors' Office!

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 that 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.

MLK Day of Service

On MLK Day, volunteers came together to honor Dr. King’s legacy by caring for our community. On Friday, January 16, KCBC hosted a tree planting at Shirley Winston Park in partnership with Tree Columbus. Then on Monday, January 20, KCBC partnered with Turn Around Columbus for the 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Learning Trail Cleanup.

Thank you to every volunteer and sponsor who made these efforts possible. Together, we are building a cleaner, greener, more beautiful Columbus.

2025 Governor’s Circle Award

KCBC was honored to receive the 2025 Governor’s Circle Award from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in community beautification, litter reduction, waste minimization, and environmental stewardship across the state.

Arbor Day Proclamation

KCBC was honored to attend the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, where we proudly received the official Arbor Day Proclamation from Mayor Skip Henderson.

Caught Green-Handed

Keep Columbus Beautiful is proud to recognize individuals making a difference in our community. Our “Caught Green-Handed” spotlight honors CCG employees and citizens who lead by example through recycling, reducing waste, and practicing sustainable habits. From sorting recyclables to organizing cleanups, their everyday actions create a lasting impact. Know someone making a difference? Let us know and help us celebrate those keeping Columbus clean and beautiful.

If you plan to attend the Women's History Month Program,

Please fill out the forms link below by Tuesday, March 17th

Earth Week

Keep Columbus Beautiful will celebrate Earth Week from Saturday, April 18, 2026, through Saturday, April 25, 2026. For additional Earth Week activities, please follow Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission on Facebook and Instagram or



visit www.keepcolumbusbeautifulga.org for updates and upcoming events.

Daylight Saving Time will begin Sunday, March 8. Remember to set your

clocks forward!