Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for August 2025 and our Retirees for September 2025!


New Hires

Bull Creek

Kierra Macon

Jessica Weed



Civic Center

Nichole Spencer

Brandon Johnson



Finance

Chandra Pitts



Human Resources

Kyle Wampler



Information Technology

Joshua Garcia



MCP

John Brockington

Kamarianna Crawford

Mariah Decor

Jasmine Griffin

Lourdes Jones

Kennedy Lynn

James Sitterly




METRA

Xzavier McGee




Parks & Recreation

Aiden Fuller

Shanevia Patrick

Diona Bronson

Tameika London

Lawrence Witzke

Dashaun King

Jessica Russ


Police

Skylin Eilber

Tressa White

Tynesha Williams

Judith-Jean Jordan


Public Works

Kelton Grady

Jeffrey Hurst

Malek Mabry

Tara Bass


Sheriff's Office

Mariah Ellison

Markell Hill

Maurice Jackson

Keith Lafavor

Naytishia McGill


Superior Court

Benjamin Ranieri

Alexander Huff


Tax Commissioner

William Solis



Promotions


Boards & Commissions

Samantha Luterman


Bull Creek

John Wilcox


Fire & EMS

Vicki Forrest


Information Technology

Michelle Bohon

Wesley Daughtry

Branden King


Parks & Recreation

Wanda Jones

Diomedes Lai

Andrew Vang


Police

Ashley Branham

Damian San Nicolas


Public Works

Robert Smith


Sheriff's Office

Chad Bohannon

Spencer Franklin

Jeremy Gilmer

Richard Gribbins

Moises Obregon

Suli Sene

Hilary Spicer

John Thomas

Monica Waits




Retirees


Fire & EMS

Ken Wall


Public Works

Isaac Hunter


Tax Commissioner's Office

Patricia Meadows


Sheriff

Larry Tippins



Discount Corner

Information Corner

CCG Fitness &

Wellness Corner

Schedule your

Personal Health Assessment (PHA)!


Please ONLY complete ONE 

Tobacco Affidavit and Wellness Form.

Please take the time to complete the Tobacco Affidavit/Wellness Incentive form on E-Forms before October 24, 2025.

 

Review all options of the tobacco affidavit before submitting. You will only have one chance to submit the form. If you select option 2 on the tobacco affidavit, you are required to attach the tobacco certificate of completion to submit the form. (the certificate must be attached before October 24,2025, to avoid the tobacco surcharge for 2026).  There will be no need to contact Human Resources when you have completed the tobacco session classes. We will receive a list of the participants who completed the tobacco cessation program. Any tobacco surcharges incurred in 2025 will be REFUNDED in the month of December 2025. 

 

If you are unfamiliar with Neogov, I have attached instructions to complete the forms and to complete the tobacco cessation sessions. If you do not have a username/password or forgot your username/password, please contact the Human Resources Employment Team (Kelly Denham, Raven Williams, George Marshbanks) at 706-653-4059 to assist. 

 

*Note: ONLY employees enrolled in CCG’s medical plan or will enroll in the medical plan in 2025 should complete the tobacco affidavit/wellness incentive forms.

Please DO NOT inter-office, email or fax the Tobacco Affidavit or Wellness Incentive forms to Human Resources. Both forms should be submitted on E-Forms at https://eforms.neogov.com/self-service/portal .

 Remember, if you are on FMLA, vacation or administrative leave etc., the tobacco affidavit should be completed by October 24,2025, to avoid the tobacco surcharges in 2026. No late forms will be accepted.

What is Walktober?

It’s a fun and inspiring way to take advantage of autumn’s cool temperatures and spectacular views as you step out and step up to better health. You’ll be taken on a virtual color tour through some of the world’s most vibrant, breathtaking landscapes — while boosting energy, improving mood, and making walking a priority… during the fall and beyond.


How does it work?

Your goal is to collect 20 leaves – 1 leaf each day, when you log 6000+ steps, for the 31-day program. You can use a tracking device, enter manually, or add exercise minutes that convert automatically for non-step activities like cycling and swimming. 


What is the goal?

The program goal is 20 leaves during the 31-day challenge. You can earn a leaf each day to fill your Walktober tree with 31 leaves.

 

6000-7999 steps = Red leaf (3 points)

8000-9999 steps = Orange leaf (4 points)

10,000+ steps = Gold leaf (5 points).


How does team participation work?

Team participation is optional. You have until the end of Wednesday, October 8, to form a team of 4 members. The team competition will end Friday, October 31, so be sure to complete logging by the end of Sunday, November 2, to have your activity count toward your team's score.


What are Thrive Thursday challenges?

If you're on an official team, you'll find an additional activity in your Thursday morning email and on the Team page for a bonus point toward your team score.


Is there a mobile app?

Yes! The Walktober app automatically syncs with your account.


Mental Health & Wellness Corner

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

Finance Corner

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 


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Virtual meetings available September 10th  and September 24th

Times: varied, based on date


Take action to achieve a more comfortable retirement 


Learn more by attending a free educational workshop conducted by a knowledgeable professional on financial topics that matter to you.


Please find the workshop details below: 

Prioritizing Your Finances: Creative Ideas for Young Families


Tips for young workers to help them plan and save for the future they want.


September 17th

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm


Virtual



To register, use this code: CCGCOL11AB

2025 CCG Recruitment

Workplace Safety

Employee Safety Spotlight

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.

Past Events

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past event


Upcoming Events

Click the link below to view Park and Recreation's upcoming events!

September Health Observances

September Observances

Upcoming Holidays


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


Healthy Recipe Corner

September Seasonal Produce

Red Tomatoes

Green Tomatoes

Apples

Grapes

Figs

Chiles

Tomatillos

Eggplant

Green Beans

Beets

Bell Peppers

Blackberries

Brussels Sprouts

Carrots

Cauliflower

Corn

Cucumbers

Melons

Peaches

Pears

Pumpkins

Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Persimmons

Raspberries

Winter Squash

Radishes

Zucchini




APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL

FRESH BLACKBERRY ICECREAM


GARLIC BUTTER MASHED CAULIFLOWER


ITALIAN STUFFED BELL PEPPER


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