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Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for June 2025 and our Retirees for July 2025!

New Hires

Parks & Recreation

Stephanie Dozier

Tatijuana Moore

Forrest Eyler

Betty Thomas

April Davis

Keith Monroe

Latisha Hill

Sharyla Houl

Johnathan Thies

Joel Polanco

Michelle Porter

Amari

Adrian Williams

Carianna Batey

Taylor Spear

Salina Williams

Fredrick Brinkleu

Courtney Early

Caliyah Williams

Erin Adams

April Davis

Keith Monroe

Promotions

Civic Center

Zeanne Abano

Information Technology

Gerald Gowen

Parks & Recreation

Kristen Allen

Salina Williams

Police

Shane Abreo

Amanda Collins

Leonard Forsyth

Deziree Hernandez

Jennifer Jones

Alyssa Manitas

David Marrero

Public Works

Justin Dolan

Jerome Keyton

Keith Sports

Jay Willoughby

State Court

Nicholas Hud

Superior Court

Victoria Bohon

Raine Miller

Trade Center

Javari Douglas

Retirees

Civic Center

Donna McConnell

Police

Debra Kennedy

Public Works

Carl Nunley

All city employees must show city ID to have the registration fee waived!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Jerica Grant. 706-507-4679 or fourthstreetdaycareinc@yahoo.com

The City Manager’s Millennial Roundtable Is Now Accepting Applications for Membership! Interest Meeting will be held on July 9th, 2025 @ 3:30-4:30 PM.

The City Manager’s Millennial Roundtable (CMMR) is an advisory team comprised of millennials, 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 millennial 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, 2025. If you're on the fence, please reach out to register for our Interest Meeting. Emails can be sent to cmmr@columbusga.gov

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

🧥 COMMUNITY CLOTHING DRIVE – DONATE & MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 👖



We’re hosting a Clothing Drive to support local families in need — and we need YOUR help!

What We’re Collecting: Gently used clothing for school-aged children including:

✅ Coats & Jackets

✅ Shirts

✅ Pants & Shorts 

✅ Uniforms

Drop Off Dates:

📅 Now – July 18, 2025

Drop Off Locations:

📍 Public Safety Building

500 E 10^th St, Columbus, GA

Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM



📍 Columbus Civic Center

400 4^th St. Columbus, GA

Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM

📍 Columbus Fire Department Training

1905 3^rd Ave, Columbus, GA

Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM

📍 Citizen Service Center

311 Citizen Way, Columbus, GA

Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM

📍 CCG Annex Building

420 East 10^th Street, Columbus, GA

Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM

If you aren’t able to make it to one of the drop-off locations, call 706-225-3123 to schedule a pickup

Please Use the designated blue recycling bin for drop-off, each bin has a poster attached

Let’s come together to make a positive impact!

Spread the word, clean out your closets, and help us clothe our community ❤️

If you have any questions, please reach out to cmmr@columbusga.gov.

#ClothingDrive #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #DonateToday

Schedule your

Personal Health Assessment (PHA)!

CCG Fitness Center

We encourage all CCG employees to improve your health & wellness by keeping fit!

Located: 1111 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31901. Take the elevator to the ground floor to the fitness room: 120 and weight room: 117

Open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. If you have an ID Badge to access the City Hall building, the Fitness Center will be available 24/7.

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 for 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 today!  

Virtual meetings available July 16

Times: varied, based on date

If you have any questions, contact Tina Byron by email tbyron@apcu.com or phone (404) 559 - 2687

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

Discover Healing Through Creative Transformation

Join us in the Kintsugi Therapy Group, an innovative four-week program designed to help individuals heal from trauma by embracing creativity and transformation. Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold, this therapy group focuses on finding beauty and strength in our imperfections and experiences.

What to Expect

• Creative Activities: Engage in various artistic exercises that promote healing and self-expression.
• Supportive Environment: Connect with others on a similar journey in a safe and nurturing space.
• Professional Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of licensed therapists who specialize in trauma recovery.

Cost and Benefits

Great news! Two Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits will cover the cost of this transformative four-week experience. This makes it accessible and affordable for those seeking a path to healing.

How to Join

For more details and to register, please click the link below. 

https://pastoralinstitute.org/kintsugi-healing-trauma-through-creative-transformation/kintsugi.html

Embark on a journey of healing and transformation with us. Embrace your story, find your strength, and transform your trauma into beauty. All the creations will be displayed at the Pastoral Institute for an art show!

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.

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past event

Look at some KCBC highlights from the Juneteenth celebrations! ❤️💛💚It was a joy to celebrate with the community and see so many familiar faces!

Click the link below to view the Upcoming Parks & Rec Events!

The City Manager Millennial Roundtable is hosting its Back to School Bash on August 2nd from 11 AM to 2 PM at the North Columbus Boys & Girls Club—and we want YOU to be a part of it!

We’re providing free hairstyling & barbering services, school clothing, fun games, food, and resources to help families start the school year strong—and we need our amazing local vendors to help make it even better! 💪🏽

📢 If you’re a business, nonprofit, or service provider looking to connect with families and give back to the community, this is your opportunity!

📩 Vendor inquiries: Email us at CMMR@columbusga.gov

Let’s come together to support our youth and make this event unforgettable! 🚌💼🖍️ #BackToSchoolBash #ColumbusGA #SupportOurYouth #CMMR #VendorsWanted #CommunityFirst

Tee Like a Lady - Join Keep Columbus Beautiful for a fun, empowering event on the green! Learn to golf, get tips from the pros during the clinic, then unwind with food, fun, and networking! —no experience needed! Registration opens July 15!

Registration is now open for KCBC’s Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament! Register soon—this event is expected to sell out again! 

Ready to make a difference? Sign up for the 31st Annual Help-the-Hooch Tri-City Community Cleanup! Be part of the movement—we can’t wait to see you there! 

Upcoming Holidays

(This is an official CCG Holiday. However, please check with your supervisor to make sure you are off.)

July Seasonal Produce

Apricots

Blueberries

Nectarines

Peaches

Pluots

Plums

Watermelon

Zucchini

Tomato

Cucumber

Corn