Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires & Promotions for December 2025 and our Retirees for January 2026!

New Hire

Promos

Civic Center

Scotty Edwards

Fire & EMS

Forrest Beach

Joshua Elder

John Freiberg

Daniel Holland

Joshua Jamieson

Bradley Jordan

Jared Long

William Mixon

David Smith

Andrew Winkis

Information Technology

Wesley Daughtry

Bailey Shelhorse

MCP

Destiny Keith

Parks & Recreation

Taylor Spear

Police

Alexandria Cleland

Shuntaivia Evans

Michaelangelo Flynn

Kiarra Hines

Destiny Johnson

Jake Ligget

Gus Sarganis

Sheriff's Office

Eric Smith

Retirees

Fire & EMS

Joseph Hall

Darrell Lakes

Human Resources

Reather Hollowell

Police

Cynthia Baker-Raleigh

Public Works

Elaine Brown

Sheriff's Office

Curtis Lockette

Charles McGhee

Charles Rice

Raymond Zapata

Superior Court

Eric Fourcade

Please fill out the forms link below by Tuesday, January 6, if you plan to attend.

Click the link below to view the Anthem January Newsletter

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.

Western Holiday Social

Holiday Decorating Contest

Thanks to all the departments that participated in the 2025 Holiday Decoration Contest; You all have done an amazing job! Please click the link below to view the CCG Holiday Decoration Contest Video.

Congratulations to the following department winners!

Please click the link below to view the Columbus Fire & EMS Past Events

With help from Shred Away, Muscogee County Sheriff Department, and various Community volunteers, KCB held their Free Paper Shred / Shoe Recycle and Canned Food Drive-Thru. Thank you to the incredible community who showed up to give back and recycle responsibly. 

October 17 – Help-the-Hooch School & Campus Cleanup 

-This year’s Help the Hooch was a success. Help the Hooch is an annual community and environmental cleanup event, focused on improving the health and beauty of the Chattahoochee River watershed. Volunteers from Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Benning, Harris County, and surrounding communities helped pick up litter, debris, and trash from rivers, creeks, lakes, parks, and public spaces in the watershed. The cleanup helps protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreation areas along the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Thank you to the amazing volunteers who actively help keep Columbus beautiful.

Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission Annual Christmas Open House

KCB had a wonderful time at their Annual Christmas Open House, filled with plenty of food, laughter, and prizes! Guests enjoyed a festive Christmas performance by Chris Kelley, with DJ Brad keeping the energy going on the turntables. A special thank you to Roz Café and Catering and the Columbus Civic Center for helping make the celebration so special.



Thank you to everyone who joined. We truly appreciate your support!

Save the Date: Arbor Day Celebration 



Join KCB for a free, family-friendly Arbor Day Celebration as they partner with Columbus Public Works and Trees Columbus on February 21st, as they honor the importance of trees and environmental stewardship. Enjoy tree planting, seedling giveaways, games, food, prizes, and fun activities for all ages. Come celebrate trees with us!

Upcoming Holidays

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

For groups of 10 or more...or for tickets to a different game,

please contact Ryan Coller

at ryan.coller@hawks.com or at 404-878-3714. *Ticket prices and availability are subject to change,

so order your tickets today! Tickets are mobile only. 

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