Click the video below to view the 2024 Service Award Recipients!

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires and Promotions for May 2024 and our Retirees for June 2024!

Promotions

Bull Creek

Selina Simmons

Finance

Shannel Davidson

Terrica Thomas

Karen Thompson

Fire/EMS

Christopher Burris

David Glore

John Price

Jerwayne Terry

MCP

Christopher Giddens

Charles King

Police

Stacey Hodges

Christopher Poirier

Melissa Sitler

Public Works

Robert Ivey

Sheriff's Office

Kyle Karanja

Kristin McBride

David Podger

Anthony Rolon

Dkari Travis

Damond Wyatt

Retirees

Finance

Sandra Chandler

Della Lewis

Parks & Rec

Janet Langan

Police

Tammie Lavery

Cynthia Ware

Kenneth Blackmon

If you have not already, please take the time to enroll in the Sydney Preferred App and encourage others to enroll.   It is just one of the many ways employees can take charge of their health, get the care, and support they deserve. 

What’s in it for the employee.

Employee can look up benefit information, including member ID cards and get answers to real-time chat at any time.

Connect with a board-certified doctor through a video visit session in minutes.

Track health goals and physical activity.

Receive personalized health messages and care reminders.



Make informed healthcare decisions by comparing the cost and quality of doctor’s procedures, and care facilities.

Access other benefits CCG provides such as Pharmacy with Optum RX, CareATC, Spending Accounts with Medcom and Supplemental Benefits with Aflac.

To get started, simply ask the employee to download the Preferred Sydney app.

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

Columbus Animal Care & Control - Come Save Me Campaign



“Come Save Me”. Columbus Animal Care and Control will feature six (6) pictures and profiles of their longest residents to help them find their forever home. Anyone that chooses to adopt one of the featured animals will be able to adopt at a reduced rate of $50.00.

The “Come Save Me” campaign is an ongoing effort to save the lives of every animal that enters the Columbus Animal Care and Control Shelter, and they need the help of the community to make this happen.

If you are looking for a new pet or have room for another pet in your home, please consider adopting from Columbus Animal Care and Control. These babies deserve a loving family and home so why not let it be yours? If you have questions about adoptions or any of the animals you see, please contact the office at 706.225.4512 or visit us in person at 4910 Milgen Road, Columbus, GA 31907.

Columbus Animal Care & Control would also like to remind everyone to have their animal(s) microchipped. A tiny microchip, placed under the skin of a pet, gives that pet their own unique code that can be scanned and matched to the owners’ contact details. If your animal(s) is/are microchipped, please remember to update your address in the microchip company registry if you move. If your animal(s) is/are not microchipped, please speak with your veterinarian, or reach out to Columbus Animal Care and Control at 706.225.4512 for details of how you can get your animal(s) microchipped.

For More Information, Contact: Canita Johnson, Division Manager 706.225.4512 Johnson.canita@columbusga.org

Keep your work area and Emergency Exits clear. Remove any clutter blocking emergency exits, equipment shutoffs, anywhere else that could pose a safety hazard.  A cluttered work area can lead to not having enough space to use tools and pick up heavy objects properly. If an exit is obstructed, you may not be able to escape quickly if an emergency occurs. 

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive achieved the largest result on record from a Columbus Government-sponsored blood drive!! We collected a total of 86 units which can save up to 258 lives! Thanks to everyone who helped make it

such a great success!!

As to the winner, both the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office were neck and neck at the end of the blood drive with both sides continuing to call for support. We declared the battle a TIE!

Congratulations to Columbus Muscogee County Prison for receiving a certificate for the most GEDs obtained in the previous year period of the 21 County Facilities in the State of Georgia!

Deputy Warden King is the onsite GED instructor through Columbus Technical College. Kudos to him and the

staff for a great job!

Meet Your Risk

Management Investigators

For any CCG Employee who drives a City vehicle, you may know we have Risk Management Investigators that respond to the scene of any vehicle accident involving a City vehicle. The Investigators are not only dedicated to their primary job, but they are also on-call with Risk Management 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



The Risk Management Investigators will carefully survey the scene, take photos of the scene, and obtain statements from all parties involved, including witnesses. The Investigators are non-biased, and they are not at the scene to identify who is to blame. The Risk Management Investigators are essential to protecting the employees, the citizens, and the Columbus Consolidated Government. 

Employee Safety Spotlight: 

As part of our commitment to safety in the workplace, we would like to acknowledge employees who demonstrate safe behaviors 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. 

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past events!

PSRW Wellness Week:

Meditation Music Monday

• Taylor Swift groupie/fan (Abby Dugan)
• Willie Nelson (Nancy Parkman)
• Weird Al (Mary Hale)
•  Heart lead Anne Wilson (Kristi Mcdaniel)
• Mary J. Blige (Carmen Smith)
•  Martina McBride (Katrina Culpepper)

Tackle Thoughts Tuesday:

Wellness War Wednesday:

Think Positive Thursday (Twin Day):

Fight Back Friday:

Employee Appreciation Luncheon

May 10, 2024

Every year doe PSRW Boards and Commissions have done the standard ice cream social where all the staff comes to the kitchen and makes themselves up a fancy sundae with all the trimmings, BUT this year they've changed it up a bit and found ourselves an ice cream truck going through the neighborhood, standard ice cream truck music included. 🙂

Click the link below to view event dates!

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. 

Meet in-person or virtually at any time that is convenient to you. 

Schedule time to meet with me today!  

Dates: June 5 – July 3

Times: varied, based on date

Join us for the ultimate celebration of rock music, art, and motor culture at this year’s Rock the Lawn Festival! Experience a day filled with electrifying performances by top rock bands from across the nation. Immerse yourself in the gritty spirit of rock and roll while enjoying an exhilarating showcase of custom bikes and cars, brought to you by the most passionate enthusiasts around.

To redeem free entry

Use Code CCG

Date: June 28, 2024

Time: 7 PM - 11 PM

Location: Columbus Civic Center Amphitheater

Additional Info:

• Food and drinks available for purchase.
• All ages welcome. ID required for purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Rivertown Subaru in Columbus is providing special assistance to CCG employees to help them purchase the safest vehicles on the market, with recommended models like the WRX, Crosstrek, and Outback. They offer 2.9% financing on new car purchases with approved credit and aim to offer savings and top-notch service to Columbus City employees.

They are now offering a used car incentive as well as new car incentives to all city employees! The new 2025's will start to arrive in July.

 Contact Christy Smith Love directly to benefit from this offer and present the attached print-off or city employee badge for a discount.

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

Click the link or scan the QR

code to follow

@CCGHRemployment

June is National Men’s Health Month, which means it’s the perfect time to invest in your well-being and stay proactive with regular checkups. Preventative care saves lives, and early detection is key to effective treatment and management of health conditions. Here are some helpful resources to empower your employees to prioritize their health. 

June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week – please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the location of the AED units throughout our CCG buildings. If you are unsure of the nearest AED, please contact Risk Management. If you are responsible for maintaining the Accutrack system for CCG’s AED units, please make sure your unit is up to date. 

Have you ever heard of a CPR Playlist? Songs that are between 100-120 beats per minute are the same rate you should perform compressions when administering CPR.



You can save a life simply by performing compressions to the beat of some of your favorite songs! Check out this Spotify playlist and add it to your Spotify account so you will always have it with you. 

Sun, June 16th, 2024

Wed, June 19th, 2024

Asparagus

Morels

Favas

Sweet Peas

Zucchini

Cucumbers

Peppers

Corn

Lettuce Abound

Carrots

Cauliflower

Radishes

Pineapple

Mangoes

Papaya

Cherries

Apricots

Strawberries

Blueberries

Cherry Hand Pies

Strawberry Jam

Lemon Rosemary Zucchini Bread

Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)