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 & Promotions for September 2025 and our Retirees for October 2025!

New Hires

Promotions

Parks & Recreation

Cadarius Cody

Police

Joseph Austin

Devonta Brady

Amanda Collins

Dennis Gribbins

Jon Kiker

Public Works

Carlos Sims

Recorder's Court

Daren Chambers

Regina Menefee

Sheriff

Charles Golden

Nekeitta Seay

Superior Court

Carrie Reid

Retirees

Police

William Browning

June Reeves

Public Works

Randy Fuller

To kick things off, the Columbus Police Department is holding a raffle with two great prizes:



• $250 Winn-Dixie Gift Card
• Date Night Package – $100 gift card to The Bottle Shop, a one-night stay at Hotel Indigo, and a $150 gift card to Me Encanta Modern Mexican Cuisine on Broadway

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at Desk Services inside the Public Safety Building (510 10th Street) during business hours. The drawing will take place on Friday, September 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets will need to be purchased prior to then.

This raffle is just the prelude to the big event, and there will be additional raffles and silent auctions on the day of—including additional gift cards, grills, and more!

We’d love the support and hope to see a big turnout at this year’s rodeo.

Any questions? Contact Cpl. Aaron Hoffa or Cpl. Amanda Cobbs at 706-641-5992. They’re also copied on this email.

Thank you,

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

• Candy Apple Station

• Halloween Costume Contest - $5 Cash only ( Please read the attached Halloween Costume Guidelines before you sign up).

• Silent Cake Auction

• Balloon Dart

• Battle of the Departments Chili Cook-Off - $5 Cash only upon arrival (Read and turn in the attached registration form to Lauren Vance, LVance@columbusga.org by Monday, Oct. 20th) 

• Battle of the Departments Dessert Bake-Off - $5 Cash only upon arrival (Read and turn in the attached registration form to Lauren Vance, LVance@columbusga.org by Monday, Oct. 20th) 

Start fall with hot deals! Make the most of your October with exclusive savings from TicketsatWork. From theme parks to top brands, the deals are here to kick off your fall in style!

Open Enrollment October 6-24, 2025

Benefits Hotline: NFP at 1-844-505-9158

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To complete Open Enrollment: www.columbusga.bswift.com

(Medical premiums for Wellness Incentive and Non-Wellness employees will increase slightly in 2026)

📌  Employee Recognition Program Highlights (Reminders)

Columbus Consolidated Government

Employee Recognition Program

We are proud to celebrate and support our employees through the following recognition initiatives:

🎉 Birthday Recognition

Enjoy 2 hours of paid perk time on your birthday! Take a moment to relax and celebrate—you’ve earned it. Compliments of the Mayor’s Office.

🏅 Milestone Work Anniversaries

Employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ years of service receive 4 hours of perk time on their work anniversary date. This is in appreciation of their dedication.

🌸 Benevolent Flower Fund

In the event of the death of an employee or an immediate family member, flowers may be sent as a gesture of sympathy and support. (Additional guidelines apply.)

Muscogee County – Georgia 4-H Fall Fundraiser

Order Online from Front Door Produce for Muscogee County 4-H

Muscogee County 4-H invites you to support youth programs by purchasing a box of fresh fall produce through the Georgia 4-H Fall Fundraiser!

Ordering Window: September 15 – November 7

Pick-Up Week: Week of November 17 

(Exact pick-up date and time will be provided by the Muscogee County 4-H office. Follow Muscogee County 4-H and Front Door Produce on social media for updates.)

Each produce box includes an assortment of seasonal vegetables. Contents will vary, but boxes could consist of a combination of the following items:

• Bell peppers
• Cucumbers & pickling cucumbers
• Zucchini & yellow squash
• Corn & green beans
• Jalapeños
• Cabbage

Important Details:

• Be sure you are ordering under Muscogee County to avoid delivery delays or pick-up in another county.
• Boxes are perishable—if not picked up, they will be donated locally.
• You may purchase a box for yourself and/or donate a box, which will be distributed locally by Muscogee County 4-H to families and organizations in need. (Just in time for Thanksgiving!)

Contact for Muscogee County 4-H Fundraiser:

County Program Assistant: Christine Budd

Phone: 706-225-4200

With 78 counties participating statewide, your purchase directly supports Georgia 4-H programs while providing fresh produce for the community. Thank you for supporting Muscogee County 4-H!

Regular price $30.00 USD

https://frontdoorproduce.com/products/muscogee-county-georgia-4-h-fall-fundraiser

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.

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

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:  

Social Security and Your Retirement - A secure, comfortable retirement is every worker's dream. Achieving this dream requires careful financial planning to anticipate your income and needs in retirement. As part of a comprehensive financial plan, Social Security is an important element in retirement security.

October 15^th

City Hall, The Learning Center Azalea Room

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm



Click the link below to register!

Registration Code: CCGCOL11AB

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. 

Dates: October 15 at City Hall, The Learning Center Azalea Room, 8:30 – 3:30

Schedule Meeting

Virtual meetings available October 8 and 22

Times: varied, based on date

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.

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Fire & EMS news and past event

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

Upcoming Holidays

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

October Seasonal Produce

Apples

Figs

Quince

Ginger

Beets

Swiss Chard

Jerusalem Artichokes

Pears

Pumpkins

Kabocha

Butternut Squash

Spaghetti Squash

Delicata Squash

Parsnips

Fingerling Potatoes