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2026 CCG Memorial Tribute

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

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

New Hires

Promotions

Civic Center

Kristine Evans

Police

Tyler Chris

Michael Coley

Andrew Fairbanks

Stephen Lindsay

Jonathan McKelvey

Ronnie Saunders

Christian Sullivan

Public Works

Megan Lavender Gann

Sheriff

Corey Culberson

Brian Nappi

Superior Court

Alyssa Crayton

Retirees

Fire & EMS

James Davenport

Public Works

Darrell Meadows

Police

Lawrence Singleton

James Banville

There's still time to place your order for a 5, 10, or 25-lb bag of Vidalia onions through your Muscogee & Chattahoochee County 4-H. To order and pay, you can: stop by, call our office at 706-225-4200, or email muscogee.extension@uga.edu by Friday, April 10th. Your order will be available for pickup in early May at the UGA Extension Office, 1111 1st. Ave, 1^st Floor, Columbus, GA 31901 (City Hall). 

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: April 22 at City Service Center, Council Chambers, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Schedule Meeting

Virtual meetings available April 14 and 29

Times: varied, based on date

You can also view the Staying Limber for Lie and the Stretch Smart articles on the Risk Management Website:



https://www.columbusga.gov/hr/Divisions/Risk-Management

This will be located at the bottom of page, in the link “Risk Management Documents” – they are in a folder called “Movement & Mobility Resources”.

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

A special thank you to all employees who participated in wearing purple in support of International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8th

MCP Sergeant Michael Nelson completed the Georgia Department of Corrections Certified Firearms instructor course and  Chemical munitions certification classes. These classes for a combined four weeks added additional certifications to Sergeant’s Nelson list of certifications to include Corrections Emergency Response Team. 

Warden. H. Walker III

Muscogee County Prison Officers Palmer Holloway and Kyle Allen completed the Georgia Department of Corrections Correctional Emergency Response Team certification. Successful completion of the CERT 40 hour basic courses certifies they can now join the MCP Correctional Emergency Response Team 

Keep Columbus Beautiful is proud to recognize Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. for hosting a pop-up cleanup and making an immediate, positive impact in our community.

We also want to give a special shout-out to Israel United in Christ (IUIC) for organizing a cleanup and helping our city shine even brighter. Your dedication does not go unnoticed! #TheGreatestAmericanCleanup #America250 #America250GA #America250Columbus #UnitedWeClean #CommunityPride

#keepamericabeautiful

A special shout-out to Alicia Thompson, an employee from the Boards and Commissions Office. She recently had a part in the HAIRSPRAY play held at the Springer Opera House!!

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.

A special thank you to everyone who attended the Women's History Month Program!

Shout out to the panelist, Christine Bone from Corbridge, along with Lisa Thomas-Cutts and Avianca Dowdell from Keep Columbus Beautiful.

Help the Hooch Kickoff Meeting

Keep Columbus Beautiful kicked things off with the Help the Hooch Kickoff Meeting as they gear up to celebrate 32 years of Help the Hooch!

🌎 They would like to give a big thank you to their partners, sponsors, and volunteers who continue to support this meaningful movement to keep Columbus clean and beautiful.

Women’s History Program 💚✨

We were honored to be part of the CCG Women’s History Program! 💚✨



Our Director, Lisa Thomas Cutts, along with Commissioner Avianca Dowdell, had the pleasure of serving as panelists—sharing, learning, and celebrating the strength and impact of women in our community.

KCBC is visible, active, and on the move!

22nd Women’s Empowerment Luncheon

KCBC had a wonderful time attending the 22nd Women’s Empowerment Luncheon hosted by Davis Broadcasting, Inc. 💐 It was an incredible opportunity to connect with so many inspiring individuals—because it’s beautiful people like YOU who help keep Columbus beautiful! 

The Columbus River Dragons are excited to invite all Columbus City employees out for a special night at the Columbus Civic Center for an action-packed evening filled with fast-paced hockey! Even better, Columbus City employees receive exclusive discounted tickets, making it the perfect opportunity to gather your coworkers, bring the family, and enjoy a great night together.

Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Columbus River Dragons and show your Columbus pride in the stands!

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Date/Time: April 10, 2026, at 7:35 PM EDT

Purchase Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 7:35 PM EDT

KCBC is excited to celebrate Earth Week, kicking off April 18th with a Community Cleanup.

This will be followed by a full week of activities from April 20th–24th. Be sure to follow our social media platforms for daily updates and ways to get involved!

We will also host our Free Paper Shred Event on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM—a great opportunity for the community to safely dispose of personal documents.



Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep Columbus beautiful! 💚♻️

Mayor’s Golf Tournament

Keep Columbus Beautiful recently hosted the kickoff meeting for the 2026 Mayor’s Golf Tournament, officially launching plans for this highly anticipated annual event. Community partners and organizers gathered to begin preparations for what promises to be a memorable tournament.

This year’s event will hold special significance as we celebrate Mayor Skip Henderson’s final tournament—his “Last Hurrah”

📅 Save the Date: Friday, September 25, 2026



Additional details, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be shared in the coming months. Stay tuned as we prepare for a great event in support of Keep Columbus Beautiful’s mission.

We’re excited to remind you about the TicketsatWork a free benefit that gives you access to valuable Health, Wellness, Local, and Dining discounts.

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• 💪 Health & wellness offers — fitness, self‑care, and more
• ⚾ Save big for Sports - MLB, NCAA, Golf, and more!

All discounts are available through our partnership with TicketsatWork and are free for employees to access.

✅ How to Get Started

• Scan the QR code on the attached slide or
• Visit: 👉 www.ticketsatwork.com 
• Create an account with your email
• If Prompted, Verify your account with code: COLGA
• FREE Gift for new members (promo code delivered to your registered email)

Enrollment is quick and free, and you can start saving immediately.



We encourage everyone to check out the TicketsatWork and take advantage of these great perks—you don't have to spend a lot to see the value.