Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for August 2026 and our Retirees for September 2026!

New Hires

Promotions

Civic Center

Theresa Jones

Fire & EMS

Kalen Dozier

Raymond Tillotson

Information Technology

Jadias Washington

MCP

Shaniqua Bryant

Parks & Recreation

Darniqua Brown

Carson Henry

Elysia Miller

Khalfani Walker

Beverly Wright

Police

Andrea Burton

Krista Gross

Sophie Hansen

Dorothea Joyner

Brittany Nichols

Alix Tucker-Horne

Public Works

Collin Grant

Vinson Thomas

Sheriff's Office

Kaleb Podger

Samuel Turberville

Superior Court

Ashley Santos

Makayla Toxey

Cindy Waites

Retirees

Bull Creek

Steven Brown

Sheriff's Office

April Clark

🤝 Get Involved

There are many ways to support KCBC this fall—volunteer, participate, sponsor, or simply help us spread the word!

Your support allows Keep Columbus Beautiful to continue promoting environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community pride throughout Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley.



For additional information, please contact us at 706-225-4008 or kcbc1987@columbusga.org.

Thank you for helping us share all the exciting things happening at KCBC. We truly appreciate your continued support in helping us keep the community informed and engaged!

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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 the 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.

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: September 9 at City Hall, The Learning Center, 8:30 – 3:30

Schedule Meeting

Virtual meetings available September 9 and 23

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.

AED Saves Lives

🎒 KCBC Supports Back-to-School Events

KCBC was excited to kick off the new school year by participating in two wonderful community back-to-school events—the Back-to-School Bash hosted by J.D. Davis Elementary School and Tools for School hosted by Davis Broadcasting.

KCBC staff and Board members were proud to participate in both events, engaging with students, families, educators, and community partners while helping welcome students back for another successful school year.

We are grateful to J.D. Davis Elementary School and Davis Broadcasting for hosting these events and providing opportunities for community organizations to come together in support of our local students and families.

A special thank you also goes to our KCBC Board members and staff who volunteered their time to represent Keep Columbus Beautiful and connect with the community.

We wish all of our students, educators, administrators, and families an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 📚💚

Together, we’re helping build a cleaner, greener, and stronger Columbus! 🌱

Christi McClellan (Finance) and Suzanne Widenhouse (Tax Assessor's Office) attended the annual Doggy Swim Day, sponsored by Columbus Parks & Rec.

Bi-Weekly Fort Benning Transitioning Soldiers Brief

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) Resource Fair

Miller-Motte College Electrical Program Ribbon Cutter Ceremony

Phenix City Goodwill Hiring Event

🏌️ 4th Annual KCBC Mayor’s Golf Tournament

Friday, September 25, 2026 | Bull Creek Golf Course

Join us for the 4th Annual KCBC Mayor’s Golf Tournament, where community leaders, businesses, organizations, and golf enthusiasts come together for a great day on the course while supporting Keep Columbus Beautiful.

Participants will enjoy golf, fellowship, lunch, an awards reception, prizes, and more—including a chance to win a 2026 BMW with a hole-in-one!

Teams and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

🌎 32nd Annual Help the Hooch Tri-City Community Cleanup

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Join Keep Columbus Beautiful and Columbus Water Works for the 32nd Annual Help the Hooch Tri-City Community Cleanup, one of our community’s largest environmental stewardship initiatives.

Thousands of volunteers from schools, businesses, churches, civic organizations, neighborhoods, and community groups are encouraged to come together to remove litter and debris and help protect our natural resources.

Every volunteer makes a difference as we work together to keep the Chattahoochee Valley clean, green, and beautiful!



🎉 KCBC Watershed Festival

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Synovus Park

After Help the Hooch, the celebration continues at the KCBC Watershed Festival!

This is a FREE, family-friendly community event featuring:

• 🎵 Live music
• 👕 Free T-shirts
• 🍔 Free food and refreshments
• 🌎 Environmental education
• 🛍️ Community vendors
• 🎲 Activities for the entire family
• 🎁 Giveaways
• And much more!

We encourage everyone to bring their family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of fun while learning more about environmental conservation and protecting our waterways. Everything is FREE!

☣️ Household Hazardous Waste

Collection Event

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

The Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works Department and Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission are once again partnering to host our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event.

This FREE event provides residents with an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of approved household hazardous materials, including paints, pesticides, automotive fluids, cleaning chemicals, and other accepted materials.

By participating, residents help protect our environment, preserve our waterways, and keep hazardous materials out of local landfills.

VENDORS WANTED! 



Ready to turn your treasures into cash? Join us for the Columbus Parks & Recreation Citywide Yard Sale!

Saturday, October 3, 2026

8 AM–1 PM

South Common Softball Complex Parking Lot

400 4th Street, Columbus, GA 31901

We’re looking for yard sale vendors AND food vendors to be part of this community shopping event!

Clothing

Home décor & household items

Toys & kids’ items

Furniture

Crafts & handmade items

Food & refreshments

…and MORE!

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Register here:

[Vendor Registration Form]

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/zbbAFvY4z0

PLEASE REGISTER FIRST BEFORE MAKING ANY VENDOR PAYMENT.

Come set up, sell your items, meet the community, and join a fun day of shopping!



FOOD VENDORS: We especially need you! If you serve delicious food, snacks, desserts, or refreshing drinks, we want YOU at the Citywide Yard Sale!