We encourage you to be productive and make a mammography appointment today. Mammograms are a productive key to early breast cancer detection. Early detection means early treatment, and the difference between life and death.

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires and Promotions for September 2024 and our Retirees for October 2024!

Please take the time to complete the Tobacco Affidavit/Wellness Incentive form on E-Forms before October 18, 2024.

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 18, 2024, to avoid the tobacco surcharge for 2025).  There will be no need to contact Human Resources when you have completed the tobacco session classes. We will receive a list of those participants. Any tobacco surcharges incurred in 2024 will be REFUNDED in the month of December 2024. 

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, Maria Thomas, 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 18, 2024, to avoid the tobacco surcharges in 2025. No late forms will be accepted.

Click the links below to view the instructions on Tobacco Affidavit/Wellness and CareATC instructions on completing the cessation form.

Whether you are completing your PHA at your Personal Care Physician’s office, or at CareATC, all PHA’s must be completed on or before October 18, 2024, to avoid the surcharge. 

If you are completing your PHA at your PCP , have them to complete and submit a physician attestation form to CareATC on or before October 18, 2024.



(FYI-please make sure your physician attestation form is completed in its entirety to avoid delay in processing).

If you have additional questions refer to the attachments or contact CareATC or Keisha Johnson keishajohnson@columbusga.org . 

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

*This challenge is a part of the 2024 CCG Passport to Wellness Program​*

While on the Employee Bulletin Board, don’t forget to check out other company news, community events, free stuff, daily motivations, and more. You can also post your personal items for sale and post personal announcements you would like to share.

HealthPassport FAQ’s

1. 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

1. Why use HealthPassport?

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

1. 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 initial sync for your data to appear.

• Use the Contact Us page for any questions.

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)

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

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.

MCP was advised and recognized by The Georgia Department of Corrections for exceeding our program completion goals for FY24. In addition to this we were also notified that 4 offenders successfully passed and obtained their GED on yesterday (2 missed it by 1 point). These offenders will be recognized in our next graduation.

John Ahearn, Residential Appraiser and Coast Guard Reservist, nominated Chief Appraiser Suzanne Widenhouse for the Department of Defense Patriot Award for her support of his service in the Coast Guard. The award was presented on behalf of the Department of Defense and ESGR (Employer Support of Guard and Reserve) by Thomas “Randy” Hardin, 1SG, USA(Ret). “Thank you for this recognition. I’m proud to support all our reservists in their service to our country particularly John Ahearn, who is an integral part of the Tax Assessors Office. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his service with the Coast Guard!” Suzanne Widenhouse, Chief Appraiser

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past events!

In the spirit of Friday the 13th, The Employees of the Board of Assessors Office dressing in black to pay homage to the movie Men In Black.

Click the link below to view Parks & Recreation's Programs and Events!

Please view the attached 2024 Walktober Guide and click the links below to view the Walktober Website & Demo

For the last day of our CCG United Way Campaign, we will be hosting a Fall Festival Event. This is a CASH ONLY Event, and all proceeds will go to United Way! Come out to have fun; and help us exceed our own expectations and reach our goal!!



• Popcorn and Cotton Candy
• DIY Caramel Apple Station
• Cake Silent Auction- opening bid $5
• Fall Scenery Photo Booth
• Raffles
• Virtual Bingo- $2 per card (Must purchase all bingo cards through HR by Oct. 10^th)
• Yard Sale/Crafts Table- (All employees are welcome to donate any items/crafts to sale at these tables- all proceeds will go towards our United Way Campaign)

ANY DEPARTMENTS/INDIVIDUALS THAT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, ADD TO, PURCHASE, ETC ANY SUPPLIES; PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN COORDINATE THAT AS WELL! ALL DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED!

We welcome your superheroes to come down to the Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center to be a "Hero" for a Day!

Your heroes will meet & greet with their favorite on-screen heroes, interact with real-life everyday heroes in our emergency services, military and more, where they will get to touch-a-truck, try on emergency gear and more - all while experiencing action-packed activities and photo opportunities!

ALL proceeds from this event benefit Teen Advisors!!

Mark your calendar for October 12, 2024 and purchase your ticket(s) to RSVP for this event. Please encourage your family) to suit up in their hero (or villain!) costumes on this day!

This event is open to both boys and girls with a recommended age of 5-14. We will see you there!

Tickets: https://HeroforaDay2024.eventbrite.com

Adult- $15

Children- $25

*Tickets will not be sold at the door.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sandy Mckeen, at 706-663-5185 or smckeen@callawaygardens.com  

Callaway Gardens offers the perfect opportunity to provide your family with fun, education, and beauty all year long. Pumpkins at Callaway is a Gardens by Day/Glow by Night event. Your ticket includes:

Gardens Day Ticket includes the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, Pioneer Log Cabin, Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel, Nature Trails, the Birds of Prey Show, and much more!



Pumpkins at Callaway Ticket includes the Pumpkin Tree, Enchanted Pumpkin Forest, Cason’s Corn Maze, Glow Golf, Sunflower Lane, Foggy Hollow, Pumpkin Emporium, and much more!

We are pleased to offer your company’s employees a special discount for our Pumpkins at Callaway.  A discount is offered for all nights of Pumpkins at Callaway. Please distribute this email to your employees. The Promo Code is CORPORATEPAC

If you use this button below, the included link will load the promo code and take you directly to the order pages for Pumpkins at Callaway!

This month is dedicated to raise awareness about breast cancer, its impact, the importance of early breast cancer detection and screenings!

Click the link below to learn different ways to be proactive about Breast Cancer!

If you would like to purchase a Columbus Fire Rescue Breast Cancer Awareness Apparel, please click the link below!

Click the link below to learn more about World Mental Health Day!

National Mammogram Day is Friday, October 18, 2024

Columbus Day will be

Monday, October 14, 2024

Halloween will be Thursday, October 31, 2024

Click the link below to view the Halloween Health & Safety Tips

Click the link to follow

@CCGHRemployment

Apples

Pears

Quince

Pumpkin

Kabocha

Figs

Butternut Squash

Spaghetti Squash

Delicata Squash

Parsnips

Celery Root

Rutabagas

Beets

Fingerling Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Ginger

Jerusalem Artichokes

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies



Oven Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup