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New Benefits Options
At the recent Open Forums held at the Performing Arts Center, County Manager Scott Johnson shared a few new options that further strengthen our benefits package:
Medical Insurance Retirement Bridge: Employees enrolled in the county sponsored medical insurance can continue to keep their medical insurance at the same rates as current county employees after they retire if they qualify as follows:
Age 60 with five years of service; or
Any age, once your combination of ag 20 years of service).
Once a retiree reaches age 65, he/she will coverage. Also, if a retiree subsequently a provides insurance, he/she cannot stay on
Catastrophic Leave Incentive: Employ combination of age plus years of service service) are eligible to access his/her cata retiree meets the age 65 threshold, the catastrophic leave balance and the remaini for any medical insurance or medical bills
Employee Medical Clinic: In the past, medical insurance plan could use the emp Evans Campus. Effective immediately, all Employees will have to provide their emp information is required. It does not matte can visit the clinic. The employee clinic is l the fitness rooms. The clinic is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-2pm. However, the MedNow staff at the clinic does stop taking new visitors at 1:30pm so that the clinic can close on time Typical things that can be treated at the clinic are colds/flu/fever, ear pain/infection, insect bites, minor cuts/burns/sprains, rashes, sore throat, cough, etc. Go to the emergency room or call 911 for chest pain, shock, severe burns/cuts, trauma, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, visible fractures, and slurred speech/paralysis.
The Board of Commissioners approved employee pay raises that will take effect with the pay period beginning on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and ending on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The new salary increases will be reflected on the July 18 pay check!
Welcome to our newest County Commissioner, Michael W. Carraway, who represents District 3.
We look forward to working with you!
Updated Fitness Facility!
From the bright entrance to the new equipment and flooring, the fitness facility has undergone a BIG update. New equipment is in both workout rooms as well as new mat flooring in the weight room. Come check it out in Building G2!
Thanks to Facility Maintenance for their help!
July 3 at Fort Eisenhower
July 4 at Evans Towne Center Park
RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING SCHEDULE
NationalSafetyCouncilDefensiveDriving (8Hours)attheEOC8:30am-5pm
**ParticipantswillreceiveaResQmeCarEscapeTool aspartofourSafetyGrantfromLGRMS;whilesupplieslast** Wednesday,August7,2024
NationalSafetyCouncilDefensiveDriving (4Hours)attheEOC8:30am-12:30pm
**ParticipantswillreceiveaResQmeCarEscapeTool aspartofourSafetyGrantfromLGRMS;whilesupplieslast** Thursday,July25,2024*CLASSISFULL* Thursday,September26,2024*LIMITEDAVAILABLESPOTS*
Hands-OnDefensiveDriving (8Hours)attheCCSOTrack8:30am-5pm Friday,September13,2024*CLASSISFULL**
RedCrossCPR/AED&FirstAid (8Hours)attheEOC8:30-5pm
**ParticipantswillreceiveaFirstAidKit aspartofourSafetyGrantfromLGRMS;whilesupplieslast** Wednesday,July10,2024*CLASSISFULL* Thursday,August29,2024*CLASSISFULL*
JULY AT 9 PM
PleasenotethatRiskManagementclasseshavebeenfillingupfastthispast year.Ourclassesaresubjecttotheavailabilityofourtrainersbasedontheir schedules.Theclassesarealsolimitedtotheamountofspacewehavefor attendees.
Ifthereisaclassonthescheduleyouwouldliketoattend,pleasedonot waittoregister.
Ifyouregisterforaclassandatanypointintimerealizeyouwillnotbeable toattend,pleaseinformRiskManagementtoopenthespotforother employees.
To register contact RiskManagement@columbiacountyga.gov Or call Jennifer or Darlene at 706-312-7475 for information
Train With Swain
Information Security Classes
If you clicked on a test phishing email, you are required to attend one of the meetings listed below. But anyone is welcome to attend!
Wed. 7/31/24 @ 9 am Mon. 9/30/24 @ 2 pm
Evans Government Center Auditorium, Building A, 630 Ronald Reagan Dr
To sign up for one of these classes, please contact Phyllis Swain at (706) 312-7302 or via email at pswain@columbiacountyga.gov
IT'S A BOY!
Charles Gregory (Charlie) Swain arrived on June 20, 2024, weighing 8 lbs., 15 oz. He is welcomed by parents Phillip and Jordan Slagle Swain and big sisters, Blakely, Jamie & Lynlee.
His proud grandparents (Chief & Lovey) are: Mark Swain (GIS) and Phyllis Swain (Technology Services).
Deborah Kitchens-Masterson Class of 2024
Augusta University
BS – Health Information Administration
~ Submitted by: Connie Smith/Stormwater Compliance
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Brooke (Magistrate Court) and Matthew Anger are proud to announce the birth of their third daughter, Khloe. Khloe was born on April 5th weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces and 20 inches long She was welcomed home by her big sisters Blakely and Emma
~ Submitted by Brooke Anger, Magistrate Court
Financial Planning Webinars:
Maximizing Your Investments: Ensuring Your Retirement is on Track
Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 PM EST
The best investing strategy is a carefully planned and prepared approach to managing and accumulating money to help meet your short-term, mid-term, and long-term financial goals Investment planning requires discipline and patience, but it doesn’t have to be difficult
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): What, How and When
Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 PM EST
The RMD landscape has gone through many changes over the past couple of years. With SECURE 2.0, we’re faced with even more. Here we look at those changes and how you can help prepare yourself for the inevitable day when you need to begin your RMD
Retirement Income Planning: Tips to Help Make Your Money Last
Wednesday, July 24 at 1:00 PM EST
Understanding how much income you’ll need to support the retirement you want, and positioning your assets to provide that income, is important While there’s no one-size-fits-all plan, there are steps you can take to maximize the possibility of a financially secure retirement
Market Update Workshop
Wednesday, July 31 at 1:00 PM EST
Join MissionSquare Retirement for an update on the financial markets including popular topics such as: economic overview, inflation/raising interest rates, and much more!
