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We would like to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have employees like you. We wish you and your family nothing but the best this holiday season.
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Welcome and Congratulations to our Promotions, New Hires and Retirees.
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September:
WALTER
LEWIS JR
Community Development
PHILLIP
SMITH
Community Development
JOSHUA
RASH
Fire & Ems
RICHARD
STARLING
Fire & Ems
BENJAMIN
TODD
Fire & Ems
MERCEDES
DUBOSE
Police
ERIC
BLALOCK
Public Works
Douglas
Stackhouse
Public Works
ZACHARY
ABNEY
Sheriff
DARRELL
BASS
Sheriff
Erica
Elder
Superior Court
SIDNEY
LECOMTE-PETTY
Superior Court
LALEITA
WALTON
Superior Court
DEXTER
MOORE
Tax Commissioner
JEREMY
SKUMAUTZ
Police
JOSHUA
STATON
Police
JATAVES
DAVIS
Public Works
CURTIS
JOHNSON
Public Works
XAVIER
WILLIAMS
Public Works
FREDDIE
FLOWERS
Sheriff
ALISHA
HACKLEY
Sheriff
SHUNTAVIAN
SHIVERS
Sheriff
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October:
Jeffery
Milam
Boards And Commissions
GLEN
THOMASON
Boards And Commissions
OLIVIA
DUNKLIN
Parks And Recreation
SHIRLEY
HARRELL
Parks And Recreation
IYONA
KING
Parks And Recreation
CAROLYN
REID
Parks And Recreation
CHRISTIAN
ROEDER
Parks And Recreation
RACHEL
BLANKS
Police
ANTONIO
BURGESS
Police
FREDERICK
CARNES
Police
JOYCE
DENT-FITZPATRICK
Police
LEANDRA
GOODSON
Police
DONALD
HALL
Police
PAUL
HUBBUCH
Police
JOSEPH
JACKSON
Police
CARL
JOHNSON
Police
JONATHAN
MCKELVEY
Police
DERRICK
MOORE
Police
THOMAS
SHELTON
Police
LINDA
SMITH
Sheriff
SHIRLEY
WILLS
Transportation
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September:
KIMBERLY
CRAWFORD
Bull Creek
Destinee
Lowe
Chief Administrator
Warren
Williams
Civic Center
Ja'mar
Williams
Civic Center
David
Randall
Civic Center
Angus
Atkins
Civic Center
Ladina
Davison
Civic Center
Jacqueline
Edmonds
Civic Center
Ebony
Brant
Civic Center
Erika
De Jesus
Civic Center
Brianna
Holmes
Civic Center
Scherryl
Knight
Civic Center
Tracey
Saxton
Cooperative Extension
REBECCA
COVINGTON
Executive
ROBIN
BURKMAN
Finance
ALISHA
ANDERSON
Fire & Ems
JENNY
BALDWIN
Fire & Ems
BRANDON
BARFIELD
Fire & Ems
SAMUEL
BARRINGER
Fire & Ems
GABRIEL
BLAIR
Fire & Ems
DE'JON
BRITTON
Fire & Ems
CHRISTOPHER
COCHRAN
Fire & Ems
RODNEY
DUKES
Fire & Ems
TRAVIS
EKMAN
Fire & Ems
JOSHUA
GORNEY
Fire & Ems
MICHAEL
HEINS
Fire & Ems
AVERY
HENRY
Fire & Ems
KRISTEN
HENRY
Fire & Ems
MATTHEW
HIGGINS
Fire & Ems
KYLE
HODGE
Fire & Ems
ADONIS
HOLLINGSHED
Fire & Ems
CHARLES
JACKSON
Fire & Ems
TYRONE
JONES
Fire & Ems
ZACHARY
KELLEY
Fire & Ems
DEXTERALAN
LADNER
Fire & Ems
JARED
LONG
Fire & Ems
JERMAINE
MORGAN
Fire & Ems
TYLER
PACE
Fire & Ems
AARON
PEREZ
Fire & Ems
TAFARI
SHANNON
Fire & Ems
TRENTON
THOMAS
Fire & Ems
RICHARD
WEEMS
Fire & Ems
JARREL
WHITEHEAD
Fire & Ems
MATTHEW
MADDUX
Fire & Ems
CARSON
MCRAE
Fire & Ems
QUINTERRO
WYATT
Fire & Ems
STEPHEN
COKER
MCP
ANDREW
BASULTO
MCP
Gary
Youngblood
Oxbow Creek Golf Course
ANTONIO
BENNEFIELD
Parks And Recreation
ANJELICA
FLORES
Parks And Recreation
BRITTNAY
IVEY
Parks And Recreation
AALIYAH
SANKS
Parks And Recreation
VONQUETTA
WILBORN
Parks And Recreation
AIDA
NELSON-BYRD
Parks And Recreation
SHAQUANA
RUTHERFORD
Parks And Recreation
LASHEA
BURNS
Parks And Recreation
MARKEON
DAVIS
Parks And Recreation
JOSEPH
HARMON
Parks And Recreation
JOSEPH
HARMON
Parks And Recreation
JANIE
HOWELL
Parks And Recreation
DELAMAR
WALTON
Parks And Recreation
MILDRED
BONNER
Parks And Recreation
ASHLEY
CARTER
Parks And Recreation
IYONA
KING
Parks And Recreation
CAROLYN
REID
Parks And Recreation
BENDRICK
CLARK
Public Works
JAVIAR
HENLEY
Public Works
TONY
TAYLOR
Public Works
ELLIOTT
TULIPANO
Public Works
DEWAYNE
WILLIAMS
Public Works
ROBERT
YOUNG
Public Works
RASHAD
MCCARTER
Public Works
HANK
OAKES
Public Works
TYLER
BANNISTER
Public Works
WILLIE
DAVIS
Public Works
AMANDA
MURPHY
Recorder's Court
LAKESHA
JONES-GOODMAN
Recorder's Court
TIMOTHY
WEEKS
Sheriff
SAMANTHA
WILLIAMS
Sheriff
ASHAUNTI
HUMPHRIES
Superior Court
CHELSEA
RUSH
Superior Court
Jenna
Sizemore
Superior Court
TABITHA
CORDERO-TORRES
Superior Court
JANICE
JAMES
Superior Court
TAVARION
PITTS
Transportation
CARLOS
RODRIGUEZ
Transportation
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October:
Jordan
Battle
Civic Center
Hannah
Hart
Civic Center
Charles
Parsons
Civic Center
Virginia
Strong
Civic Center
Latia
Union
Civic Center
Vandon
Betties
Community Development
RODNEY
SIMMONS
Finance
AMARIS
BELT
Human Resources
MARTEZ
UPSHAW
MCP
JUSTIN
PRICE
MCP
MONICA
STONE
Miscellaneous
ROY
HIGHTOWER
Miscellaneous
KYRA
FORBES
Parks And Recreation
MORLON
RUSSELL
Parks And Recreation
CHRISTOPHER
BOWENS
Parks And Recreation
LATASHA
HATCHETT
Parks And Recreation
XAVIER
JORDAN
Parks And Recreation
DAVID
KAUFFMAN
Parks And Recreation
JUANA
WHITE
Parks And Recreation
ANTWAN
BENTON
Parks And Recreation
FLORENCETENA
CORBIN
Parks And Recreation
TARA
WOOD
Parks And Recreation
EDWARD
MOORE
Parks And Recreation
THOMAS
FLEET
Police
MARLINE
WRIGHT
Police
PORSCHE
SHEFFIELD
Police
ANRICO
CASTRO
Police
RAUL
ECHEVARRIA
Police
NATHAN
FULLER
Police
GREGORY
SANDERS
Police
ERIC
STRACENER
Police
DEJAN
TONEY
Police
IMANI
FULLER
Public Works
JOAH
POPHAM
Public Works
ANDRE
SCOTT
Public Works
JAMES
SLATER
Public Works
LARRY
ADAMS
Public Works
FORREST
BROWN
Public Works
ANTHONY
BABERS
Public Works
ABOAS
CROWELL
Public Works
TORRION
BRUMMITT
Recorder's Court
CURTIS
BROCKWELL
Sheriff
DAVID
FAISON
Sheriff
JAMAR
GAYLES
Sheriff
MAXIMUS
RANIERO
Sheriff
GASTON
REESE
Sheriff
PEDRO
RUIZ
Sheriff
MAKERIA
TOLLIVER
Sheriff
KOLBY
WILLIAMS
Sheriff
TYLER
WILLIAMS
Sheriff
BRIANNA
DAVIS
Superior Court
Maria-Camarin
Borja
Superior Court
LATOYA
HILL
Tax Commissioner
Rachel
Torfeh
Trade Center
Linda
Howard
Trade Center
EDDIE
RIGGINS
Trade Center
JASMINE
BADDOO
Transportation
DAVID
BARNES
Transportation
ROBERT
SIMMONS
Transportation
THOMAS
TAYLOR
Transportation
NICHOLAS
ANDERSON
Transportation
STANLEY
DAVIS
Transportation
TEKISHA
HENDERSON
Transportation
ALMNEAR
TAYLOR
Transportation
ANGELA
MCCORKLE
Workforce Investment Act
JOHNNIE
UPSHAW
Parks And Recreation
LAWANDA
HUNT
Parks And Recreation
MELEAH
STEVENS
Parks And Recreation
RONALD
CATTARIN
Police
RAVEN
DEWBERRY
Police
ANTHONY
HODGE
Police
SAMANTHA
KELLIHER
Police
WILLIAM
TYSON
Police
LOGAN
WALDIE
Police
ADIL
ZAMAN
Police
SUZANNE
LANDRIGAN
Police
MELISSA
COBERLY
Police
FAY
GONZALEZ
Police
AMBER
KIRKLAND
Police
ALEXANDER
LEE
Police
SUMMER
MCBRIDE
Police
KENDALL
PROTHO
Police
ZANNA
TERRY
Police
JANICE
WEST-JOHNSON
Police
SCOTT
BERNER
Public Works
JOSHUA
MARSHALL
Transportation
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September:
BROOK
SKAGGS
Bull Creek
JARVIS
BENTLEY
MCP
MICHELE
PEACH
Parks And Recreation
VIRGIL
ELLISON
Civic Center
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October:
KENNETH
HULL
Police
MICHAEL
LALONDE
Police
JOHNNY
MAYS
Public Works
ANGELO
CHIODO
Fire & Ems
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Bring the joy of the holiday season to the patients at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital by participating in the 2019 Mayors’ Motorcade Drive.
Through the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade you allow each patient to receive a Christmas gift. Let’s make this a banner year for the patients of West Central Georgia Regional Hospital.
Donations will be accepted Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 22, 2019.
Thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity, and compassion.
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Mayor's Commission
for
Persons with Disabilities
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Congratulations
to
Nominees and Recipients of the
2019 Employer and Employee of the year .
Pictured above are the Winners of the
2019 MCPD Awards.
Employee of the Year-
Deshunte' Banks
Employer of the Year-
TSYS- represented by Pino Davis-Wells
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Congratulations to all of the Nominees and Recipients.
Nominations for the MCPD Awards were based of the exemplary service that the individuals provide to the surrounding community.
This years ceremony was held at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce EyeOpener Breakfast.
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Board of Assessors
Please congratulate the following Appraisers for completing State Exams with the Georgia Certification Program and going to the next level in their careers
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Jeffery Milam Appraiser III
Reginald Singleton Appraiser III
Tim Sawyer Appraiser III
Glen Thomason Appraiser IV
Stacy Pollard Appraiser IV
The Board of Assessors would like to recognize these promotions:
Glen Thomason Deputy Chief Appraiser
Jeff Milam Residential Property Manager
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Ena Rivera was hired as a Bus Operator for Metra Transit in 2016.
She transferred to an Administrative Secretary position in November 2018. In addition to having a CDL for driving, she possesses certification in the medical field. She feels that working with either of these has one major requirement – the need for good customer service.
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Ena Rivera
METRA Transportation
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In addition to various administrative duties as Administrative Secretary, Ena handles complaint documents, keeps track of the vault revenue, and assists other departments. Her job can be challenging when it involves trying to juggle more than one project at a time and prioritizing, since all of her duties are important. However, she has found the opportunity to learn a variety of skills on the job while helping others at the same time is very rewarding.
Ena’s parents were born in the Virgin Islands. They were hard-working and humble. She inherited much of her work ethic from them. She and David Rivera are the parents of two wonderful children, David III and Nyah. The family was stationed in Texas prior to relocating to Columbus, where her husband retired. Ena describes Columbus as “Like home, not overly-populated, and a perfect place to raise a family.” Her philosophy is “You only have one life to live, so make it incredible.”
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November-
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
December 1st-
World Aids Day Observance
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It is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases. It is also the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This disease is a
type of dementia
that leads to memory, thinking, and behavior problems.
Alzheimer’s disease gets worse over time and eventually comes to a point where a person can no longer accomplish daily tasks. In the beginning, memory problems are mild, but as the disease progresses, patients become unaware of their environment and may no longer be able to carry on a conversation.
There are no drugs or treatments to cure Alzheimer’s disease, but there are treatments that can slow down its progression. Researchers are constantly looking for new treatments as they search for a cure for this mind-robbing disease.
Steps to take to fight this Disease:
Keep a Daily Routine – This helps to avoid confusion and lets the person know what can be expected. Alzheimer’s patients like routines.
Don’t Overstimulate – Keep things simple. Say one thing at a time. Present only one idea so that the person can understand it the best they can.
Be Reassuring – Always try to make the person feel safe and comfortable. Sometimes even saying the words, “You are safe with me” is enough to make that person feel at ease.
Don’t Yell or Argue – As frustrated as you may get, imagine how the patient feels. They can no longer grasp what is going on inside their own heads. Don’t yell or argue out of frustration. Be the calming voice they need.
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World AIDS Day
was first observed in 1988
. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward ending the HIV epidemic.
This day is not just about raising awareness of global HIV/AIDS statistics (although very important) but it’s about teaching the public the truth about the virus, how its spread, its symptoms and treatments.The number of HIV/AIDS cases have gone down dramatically since it first came onto the scene in the 80’s, but we are not done with HIV/AIDS. We have made it possible to live long, healthy lives with antiretroviral treatments, but HIV is still spreading and these treatments are not available to everyone. HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed over 35 million lives.
It is to educate ourselves, our friends and family on HIV/AIDS, it is equally important to know your own status.Show your support this World AIDS Day by wearing your red ribbon, educating yourself on the disease.
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2019
Supplemental Benefits
and
Health Fair
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Thank you to all of the CCG Employees, Retirees and Regional Vendors for making this event such a success!!!!!
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Mammography Day
October 18th, 2019
Thank you to all of the CCG Employees that participated in this great cause.
Employees were encouraged to wear pink for the fight against Breast Cancer.
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Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Victim Witness Program
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Shirley B Winston Recreation Center
Pink Out Party
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WIOA
Job Training Division
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Janet Anthony
Public Works
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Employee Health and Wellness
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Holidays are soon approaching and we all enjoy them.
Spreading some love and holiday cheer is a great way to meet new people and reconnect with those that we have not seen all year.
Here are some great ways to spread that love and cheer!
-Handwrite a letter or card
-FaceTime/Skype an old friend
-Buy coffee for a stranger
-Pay it forward
-Leave a nice tip
-Invite someone over for dinner
- Bring some muffins or treats to the office
-Give a gift to a family in need
-Help the elderly in your neighborhood
There are so many ways to spread holiday cheer and love to others during this time of the year. Not only does it make them feel good, it also produces endorphins that make you feel good.
Don’t just make this a holiday thing, make it a year thing. It really matters.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season with your family and friends.
By Carmen D. Hood
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Recipe Corner
If you are looking for a recipe that screams fall, we've got you covered.
Round out your meal with these easy, fun and tasty fall temptations.
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Loaded Red Potato Casserole
16 small red potatoes (about 1-3/4 pounds)
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pot.
Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter, pepper and salt. Spread into a greased 3-quart baking dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and bacon. Dollop with sour cream; sprinkle with chives and remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.
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Autumn Stew
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
4 cups water
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
Stir in pumpkin. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaves.
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Spinach & Turkey Turnovers
Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup turkey gravy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (17.3 ounces)
frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
SAUCE:
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions, garlic, rosemary and thyme; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in turkey, spinach, cheese, gravy, salt and pepper.
Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into four squares. Transfer to greased
baking sheets
. Spoon turkey mixture onto center of each square. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over edges of pastry.
Fold one corner of dough diagonally over filling, forming triangles; press edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in orange zest.
Serve with turnovers.
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Apple Fritters
Ingredients
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. milk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 pink lady apples
2 c. cinnamon-sugar
Caramel, for dipping
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, milk, egg, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
Into a skillet over medium-high heat, pour about 1" vegetable oil.
Slice apples crosswise into 1/4”-thick pieces, and use a teaspoon to hollow out centers.
When the oil is hot, use tongs to dip each apple slice into the batter, then gently lower into the oil.
Once the edges of the apple slices are lightly golden, use the tongs to gently flip and cook the other side, about 1 minute more.
Remove apple rings from oil, one at a time, and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease, then toss in cinnamon-sugar.
Serve warm with caramel.
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Hot Cranberry-Apple Cider
Ingredients
2 quarts apple cider
1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice
(not cocktail, no sugar added)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced
Directions
In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
Pour into stemmed mugs.
Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.
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