Happy New Year!!

This is a time to focus on your physical and mental well-being. Click the link below to view the 5 top local places in Columbus, GA to relax, unwind and restore.

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires and Promotions for December 2023, as well as our Retirees for January 2024.

Please click the link below to view the City of Columbus Resource List.

The CareATC Health Passport challenges are only for the CCG Employees who are on the City Health Plan

HealthPassport FAQ’s

How do I access HealthPassport?

Log in to www.careatc.com/patients or the CareATC Mobile App and click on the HealthPassport icon to get started.

First time user? Select “New Here? Activate your account!” and follow the prompt to verify your identity and set up your account.

If you have trouble registering, or logging into the Patient Portal or Mobile app, you can call the Patient Access Center at 800.993.8244

Why use HealthPassport?

• Monitor incentive earnings.
• Find wellness topics & activities (Participate in Monthly and Annual Challenges).
• Enter fitness data.
• Track your progress.

How do I track my steps and exercise?

Sync your device to HealthPassport by following the instructions on the right.

How to sync your device:

• From the Patient Portal homepage select HealthPassport.
• Select Connect Health & Fitness Devices.
• Select the compatible device you wish to connect and give permission to share your step data.

Allow 15 minutes after the initial sync for your data to appear.

• Use the Contact Us page for any questions.

Know Your Exit Strategy - In an office or other building, identify where the closest exit is in case of an emergency. In construction scenarios, make sure you're familiar with the exit most easily accessible to your area. If you're involved in trenching, use best practices by positioning a ladder or ramp every 25 feet; follow safety precautions closely to avoid trench-collapse injuries.

See something? Say something! Lighthouse Services provides an anonymous ethics and compliance hotline for all employees of the Columbus Consolidated Government. This includes fraud, waste, abuse, and safety violations. The purpose of the service is to ensure that any employee wishing to submit a report anonymously can do so without fear of retribution.

Employees are encouraged to use the hotline service in cases where their anonymity is desired.

Lighthouse Services’ toll-free number and other methods of reporting are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for use by employees and staff.

• Website: www.lighthouse-services.com/columbusga
• Mobile App: Anonymous Reporting (Keyword: columbusga)
• Telephone:

- English Speaking USA and Canada: (833) 984-6669 (not available from Mexico)

-Spanish-speaking North America: (800) 216-1288 (from Mexico user must dial 001-800-800-216-1288).

• Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com

• Fax: (215) 689-3885 (must include company name with report)

The Planning Department Team donated $430.00 worth of toys this year to Toys for Tots.

On December 20^th,

The City Manager's Millennial Roundtable (CMMR) provided free gift wrapping to City Employees. They wrapped gifts, listened to holiday classics, and had a holly, jolly good time! Thanks to all the employees who participated!

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.

2023 CCG Holiday Greeting

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past events!

CCG Holiday Social Breakfast

December 6th, 2023.

CCG Holiday Social Luncheon December 8th, 2023.

Click the link below to view the Holiday Decoration contest from all the participants!

ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE?

The Columbus Police Department along with Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office offers citizens the chance to experience what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer through its Citizens Law Enforcement Academy. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life by creating a safe environment in partnership with the people we serve. The Citizens Law Enforcement Academy is designed to build a bond of mutual trust and respect between the local law enforcement agencies and our citizens. Additionally, the academy highlights the importance of citizen participation in public safety in an effort to keep Muscogee County safe. Enroll today in the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy!!! Each session is open to 25 citizens.  This academy is open to local residents and residents in surrounding counties (Harris, Marion, Chattahoochee, Russell, Lee, etc.) 

Sessions

There are two academies offered each year. One session beginning in January and another session beginning in July. Each session meets each Thursday from 6pm- 9pm for 16 weeks .  The next academy will start January 25, 2024. The Citizens Law Enforcement Academy include both classroom and practical applications. Some of the activities included are a tour of the county jail, tour of the 911 Center, utilization of the Firearms Training System (computer generated imagery to simulate shoot/ don’t shoot situations), and a day with the CPD S.W.A.T. team. A different topic is covered in each class. The first class is orientation and the last class is graduation.           

How to Apply

The academy is open to the public pending a background check. Applications are available at the front desk of the Columbus Police Department located at 510 10^th Street or online at

https://www.columbusga.gov/Portals/police-2/pdfs/Applications/C.L.E.A.%20Application.pdf?ver=8kG5VEo-WpIvpLgtWkL0Pw%3d%3d

Applications can be mailed in, dropped off at police headquarters (510 10^th Street) or emailed in to katinawilliams@columbusga.org . For more information contact Sergeant K. Williams at 706-225-4463 or katinawilliams@columbubusga.org .

The applications are considered in the order they are received. If you are selected to participate, you will receive a letter from the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy sent to the address on your application. 

The Columbus Trade Center and Uptown Columbus present the 3rd Annual Sip and Shop event at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center located at 801 Front Avenue Columbus, GA 31902 on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5PM- 8PM! Bring your girls’ group for a night out and shop with boutiques, permanent jewelry, drink champagne and more!

Tickets are on sale here:

https://SipandShop2024.eventbrite.com 

and will be available for purchase at the door.

Click the link below to view the Free and discounted City Services!

Uptown Nutrition Discount!

10% discount for all employees

with a valid CCG ID.

Located: 11 W 11th St Suite 48A, Columbus, GA 31901

Also take advantage of the free customer VIP program. In the program you will be sent several coupons, promotions, and even chances to win free teas each week! There is also a birthday feature in the program that will provide qualifying members an opportunity to receive free loaded tea on their birthday!

How to get started: Visit the link, become a member, and enter the CCG company code, or work email address to create an account



Use Our Company Code: COLGA

and start saving on:



• Work From Home Essentials

• Streaming Services: Disney+, Showtime and more

• Entertainment: Attractions, Shows, Sporting Events, and Concerts.

• Hotels and rental cars

• Sam’s Club Memberships – over 40% off

• Education & Enrichment: Language Learning, Audiobooks and more

• Health & Wellness

• Financial Services

• Insurance, Home Security and Protection Services

• Food & Wine

• Online Shopping: Walmart, Walgreens, Macy’s



• Financial Services

• Pet Supplies

• Home Office: Electronics, Laptops and more

• And so much more!

Radon is produced from a natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It enters homes and other buildings through cracks in floors and walls, construction joints, or gaps around service pipes, electrical wires, and sump pits. The Environmental Protection Agency reports elevated levels of radon gas have been measured in every state and estimates nearly one out of every 15 homes in America has elevated radon levels.

Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. The American Cancer Society says a variety of methods can be used to reduce radon gas levels in your home, including sealing cracks in floors and walls and increasing ventilation through sub-slab depressurization using pipes and fans.

To test your home, contact your state office: 

• Pamela R. Turner (prturner@uga.edu)
• University of Georgia Extension Radon Education Program
• ugaradon@uga.edu
• UGA Extension 1-800-ASK-UGA1 (1-800-275-8421)
• GA Zone Map from EPA
• Region 4; Indoor Air Quality
• IED's Tribal Resources
• Mary Reynolds (Reynolds.Mary@epa.gov)

404-562-8991.

Mon, January 15th, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Click the link below to read 10 facts about Martin Luther King Jr.

January Seasonal Produce Guide

Lemons

Oranges

Grapefruit

Beets

Turnips

Celery Root

Cabbage

Collard Greens

Kale

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Butternut Squash

Acorn Squash

Click the food names below to access the recipes.