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Open Enrollment Info Page Link
Benefits Insight Booklet 2024 Link
Benefits Open Enrollment for 2024 will take place from October 1, 2023, through October 31, 2023. This is the time to review your benefits and make any necessary adjustments or changes that will provide you and your family with the best coverage options. Any changes will take effect January 1, 2024.
If you do not wish to make changes to your 2024 Benefits, you do not have to do anything. Your current benefits will simply roll over to the new benefit year
However, those employees that choose the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) will have to complete the applicable form and send it to HR.
Allcurrentbenefitvendorswillremaininplaceandtherearenorateincreasesforanyproducts, exceptthosethataresubjecttoagebandedchangesaswiththelifeinsuranceanddisability products. Additionally,NewYorkLifehasofferedafullOpenEnrollmentuptotheGuaranteedIssue amountsontheShort-termdisability,Long-termdisability,andVoluntaryLife(forbothemployee andspouse)withouttherequirementoffilinganEvidenceofInsurabilityform.
Enrollment/changesinlifeinsuranceordisabilityproductsarenotavailablethroughEmployee SelfService. YoumustcontactHumanResourcesfortheappropriatepaperwork.
Changestoanyotherbenefits,i.e.,medical,dental,vision,andaccidentwillrequireappropriate formswhichareintheOpenEnrollmentlinkintheEmployeeCenter.
Pleasenotetheenrollmentoptionslistedbelow:
EmployeeSelf-ServiceSite
VisittheColumbiaCountywebsite,scrolldowntothebottomofthepage,clickon“Employee Center”,andchoosethe“EmployeeSelfService”link Pleasefollowtheinstructionsonthelink “OpenEnrollmentInstructions2024” TheOpenEnrollmentsitewillbeopenonOctober1, 2023.OryoucanclickheretogostraighttotheEmployeeSelfServicesite.
Phone–CalltheHumanResourcesDepartment
CalltheHRdepartmentat706-868-3300andaHRrepresentativecanassistyouoverthe phone.
AppointmentwitharepresentativefromtheHumanResourcesDepartment
HRrepresentativeswillbehappytoassistyouwithyouropenenrollment
September 28, 2023
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IfyouhaveANYquestions,don'thesitatetocallHRat706-868-3300! Open Enrollment Starts Sunday!
Neurodiversity Support Group Update
We have seen such an amazing response to this group and are consistently adding more members!
Also, we presented Neurodiversity at the September Safety Officer meeting to raise awareness of the group for those needing support and to raise awareness/acceptance for our coworkers.
Our next meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2023 at noon Contact us to sign up to attend the next meeting, join the group, and/or with questions, information, and/or suggestions:
Glenn O’Steen at 706-868-3302 gosteen@columbiacountyga.gov or Jennifer Neal at 706-312-7225 jneal@columbiacountyga.gov
WELCOME TO OUR TEAM!
New Employees from July, August, & September
911 Dispatch
Gary Brown
Elizabeth Gibbs
Mackenzie Rumsey
Kristen Taylor
Animal Services
Tiffany Crawford
William Smith
Building Standards
Erika Harmon
Code Compliance
Amber Crawley
Broadband Utility
Brandon Landers
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Renee Caprari
Fire Rescue
David Aycox
Edward Detchemendy
James Frazier
Kyle Healy
Reed McNair
Devon Quance
Nicholas Ryman
Community Services
Viktoria Wannamaker
Coroner
Keith Cox
Detention Center
Charles Abbitt
Roger Gates
Chase Sakers
Economic Development Authority
Linda Peplau
Exhibition Center
Peter Christine
Facilities Design & Construction
Jacob Matherly
Geographic Information Systems
John Smith
Juvenile Court
Tiffany Wardy
Libraries
Kellie Addie
Iman El
Whitney Flickinger
Devin Robinson
Facility Maintenance
Janie Atkins
Robert Couch
Raymond Morgan
Performing Arts Center
Annaelise Wilson
Public Transit
Daniel Beasley
Charles Saunders
Parks & Recreation
Brenda Brantley
Kenneth Glaze
Brandy Hardaway
James Hemena
Savannah Hernandez
Matthew Hoppe
Nicholas Pond
Clayton Seigler
Samuel Villarreal
Evan Roberson
Recycling Center
Louis Bowles
Emily Leggett
Roads & Bridges
Ashton Carroll
London Gough
Jordan Hill
Johnnie Tucker
Jarod Wilson
Timothy McNair
Marquell Neal
Jared Thigpen
Savannah Rapids Pavilion
Deborah Hutto
Sheriff’s Office
Deborah Alvarez
William Brooks
Jason Hall
Pamela Houck
Jeremiah Massey
John Muldrow
Christopher Nasworthy
Aaron Price
Martha Shorte
Keith Smith
Latarcia Steinlage
Jordan Walker
Jayson Williams
Stormwater Maintenance
Ju’an Hopkins
Travis Knight
Aaron Smoak
Curtis Stephens
Jaquan Williams
Stormwater Utility
Christian Moore
Superior Court
Mason Veal
Traffic Engineering
Travis Burns
Byron Harvey
Tyler Roberson
Jacob Wallace
Water Utility Mechanical
Landen Beale
Sterling Goodman
James Jones
Amnor Markwalter
Emile Riel
Water Utility Damage Prevention
William Peebles
Water Utility Waste Water Conveyance
Stephen Holloway
John Schneider
Water Utility Distribution
John Nelson
MikeAdams Sheriff’sOffice
40Years
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
MarthaBartles HumanResources
37Years
22Years
RobertEllis,Sheriff’sOffice
GregoryBoatright FireRescue
32Years
SharifChochol Sheriff’sOffice
29Years
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Parks&Recreation
27Years
DavidHeaton,Sheriff’sOffice
21Years
ElizabethMcBurney,HumanResources
RussellCanterbury,Sheriff’sOffice
BenjaminGroves,DetentionCenter
SeanFurmage,RoadConstruction
20Years
MarcBlankenship,Sheriff’sOffice
19Years
JohnLopez,WaterUtility
17Years
CatherineChaffin,JuvenileCourt
LisaMartin,Roads&Bridges
16Years
LilliCrook,ProbateCourt
TiffanyRowe,WaterUtility
15Years
CharleneSharkey,FacilityMaintenance MarkStory,Roads&Bridges
GarrettJones,AnimalServices
14Years
JasonLittle,Sheriff’sOffice
ClintHardy,PropertyAcquisition
13Years
VanWilliams,WaterUtility
NataliePulley,Library
12Years
CalvinMathes,FireRescue
DebraSmith,AnimalServices
JosephBultman,Sheriff’sOffice
BrandonKnox,WaterUtility
LeonardMarshall,DetentionCenter
JeremiahFord,AnimalServices
11Years
JamesonLewis,FireRescue
10Years
AnthonyClark,Roads&Bridges
PamelaMarshall,DetentionCenter
JasonLutz,TaxAssessorsOffice
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
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9Years
GraceJansen,GIS
8Years
RaySherman,EngineeringServices
JenniferBullard,FireRescue
ClaytonLariscy,FireRescue
StacyCarter,ClerkofCourt
JonathanRosier,FireRescue
OscarArias,FireRescue
7Years
ShawnGranato,EmergencyManagement
RonaldWalton,TrafficEngineering
NicholasBaker,Roads&Bridges
DerekMcKee,StormwaterMaintenance
6Years
LindyMilburn,WaterUtility
5Years
ChadHolton,FacilityMaintenance
JonathanBermudez,Library
JohnSmith,Coroner’sOffice
4Years
OliviaGutierrez,Sheriff’sOffice
MacKenzieCarpenter,TaxAssessorsOffice
CalvinBeard,StormwaterMaintenance
FranciscoColon-Olivieri,WaterUtility
DaleNeal,WaterUtility
MatthewKitchens,DetentionCenter
LeslieBarron,TaxCommissioner’sOffice
DanielWilmer,TaxAssessorsOffice
3Years
BryanHood,Sheriff’sOffice
SabrinaMueller,Library
KarenZeit,Parks&Recreation
2Years
AnthonySweat,CommunityServices
ZacharyKafoglis,DistrictAttorney’sOffice
EricSwart,InformationTechnology
GillianHagan,TaxAssessorsOffice
1Year
JulioSanchez-Santiago,InformationTechnology
GeorgeCail,WaterUtility
KarenHyatt,SuperiorCourt
JamesKiser,WaterUtility
MarkMiller,WaterUtility
AndrewGoedken,WaterUtility
TracyHoward,SavannahRapidsPavilion
KennethWord,911Dispatch
WilliamMiller,Parks&Recreation
BritanyCraig,ClerkofCourt
JuanMuenchmeyer,CodeCompliance
WilliamHanks,DetentionCenter
DustinJohnson,DetentionCenter
1st
MichaelMcIlhargey,Parks&Recreation
GlennKennedy,CountyAdministration
AnitaJenkins,DetentionCenter
2nd
JandaReeves,WaterUtility
3rd
JoyceWiley,ProbateCourt
WilliamPeebles,WaterUtility
4th
RebekkahBullard,Library
DustinThurmond,FireRescue
PhillipKnox,FireRescue
5th
ChristopherCooke,WaterUtility
ReedMcNair,FireRescue
6th
RandieTaylor,WaterUtility
WilliamFanning,DetentionCenter
IsaacHeyman,Roads&Bridges
7th
AnthonyLovett,FireRescue
MichaelMoore,Parks&Recreation
GregoryFlanigan,FireRescue
WilliamTraub,Roads&Bridges
8th
GeorgeMcGahee,Sheriff’sOffice
FeliciaBridges,Sheriff'sOffice
TimothyMorelli,PublicTransit
SabrinaMueller,Library
DerekGodbee,Parks&Recreation
NeilPaler,JuvenileCourt
9th
RonaldGenewick,Parks&Recreation
AngelaFerguson,Library
EricAngelisanti,FireRescue
DonnaWiley,TaxAssessorsOffice
ArthurClary,BroadbandUtility
ThomasCampbell,DetentionCenter
AliciaNoll,Library
AndrewGoedken,WaterUtility
10th
DanaRhodes,CodeCompliance
SharonLong,ClerkofCourt
JeremyCrookham,DetentionCenter
JosephEasler,Sheriff’sOffice
DylanJames,DetentionCenter
11th
BillyAlbright,RecyclingCenter
AnthonySweat,CommunityServices
JohnSchneider,WaterUtility
12th
TressaRiley,FacilityMaintenance
KennethTruesdale,StormwaterMaintenance
ErniePhelps,GIS
DylanWood,Roads&Bridges
13th
AmyGraulty,TaxAssessorsOffice
AndrewPorter,WaterUtility
14th
FrankPendrey,RecyclingCenter
AnthonyTaylor,FleetServices
HeatherRich,911Dispatch
NicholasBarber,Roads&Bridges
15th
EvaSearles,FacilityMaintenance
LeannEkvall,Library
CalvinGreen,WaterUtility
16th
BeverlyLeRoy,HumanResources
17th
MaryPhoebus,Library
ThomasConnell,FireRescue IveyBarnett,911Dispatch
AmberThomas,ClerkofCourt
OliviaGutierrez,Sheriff’sOffice
18th
JuanRivera-Colon,DetentionCenter
AmandaHam,Library
JohnLuton,CommunityServices
NoahSword,WaterUtility
19th
CherylPowell,Library
TiffanyWardy,JuvenileCourt
20th
HonorableJamesG.Blanchard,Jr.,ChiefJudge,SuperiorCourt
TammyMartin,TaxCommissioner’sOffice
PaulaMunger,PlanReview
KeithWarner,Sheriff’sOffice
ChristyWhitaker,WaterUtility
HopeHornsby,MagistrateCourt
21st
StacyJames,Roads&Bridges
ChristopherWillis,FireRescue
CrystalSchneider,StormwaterMaintenance
AngelaMedlin,BoardofElections
RichardTate,StormwaterMaintenance
JamesLowe,WaterUtility
22nd
JonRobinson,FacilityMaintenance
AshlynBedgood,PropertyAcquisition
JaydenPate,911Dispatch
23rd
JamesJones,WaterUtility
EmilyKerr,StormwaterUtility
RandallMcGuire,StormwaterMaintenance
24th
PaulaCorbitt,HumanResources
JordanMorris,BroadbandUtility
KennethDavis,TrafficEngineering
JasonEnglish,Parks&Recreation
HenryWilliams,WaterUtility
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25th
SteveMorris,DetentionCenter
DeborahHutto,SavannahRapidsPavilion
JamesPrescott,FireRescue
CalvinBeard,StormwaterMaintenance
JohnYarmosh,Roads&Bridges
27th
StacieHart,Parks&Recreation
PaigeAbernathy,TaxCommissioner’sOffice
BrandyHardaway,Parks&Recreation
RyanCrow,TaxAssessorsOffice
28th
SandraMoore,PublicTransit
29th
JamesPaschal,FireRescue
AnnamarieNabel,CommunityServices
HunterParrack,Sheriff’sOffice
KhrisztopherRobinson,FleetServices
30th
DannyKuhlmann,FireRescue
PaulVance,FireMarshal’sOffice
AmyAmerson,ClerkofCourt
DavidWillis,MagistrateCourt
31st
LynneVaiden,TaxAssessorsOffice
NicoleAnderson,DetentionCenter
JaneabethWells,CountyAdministration
PrestonOellerich,Sheriff’sOffice
OmaniWashington,FireRescue
AshleyTucker,ClerkofCourt
TimothyMcNair,Roads&Bridges
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LET’S GET COOKING: FIX THE FORK EXTENSION
Greetings everyone!
For the next wellness Challenge our Fitness Instructor, Ciara Morris, has designed a challenge of creating a cookbook with healthy recipes that are easy to prepare and taste delicious. The book will have 10 recipes in total. Ciara will select 9 entries to be featured in the cookbook and she will create the final recipe. If your recipe is selected, you will receive a prize. Please submit your entries to cmorris@columbiacountyga.gov. You will have six weeks to submit your recipe beginning October 2, 2023. If you have any questions, text Ciara at 678-900-5268 or email her.
Meals must take 45 minutes or less to prepare
Each serving should be between 400-600 calories
Must contain a protein, healthy carb, and healthy fat
Recipe should consist of 15 ingredients or less
The requirements for the recipes are as follows: this new wellness cookbook!
Must provide a photo of the meal with instructions attached to your email
9/28/2023 FluClinic Roads&Bridges 7:30am-9am 10/4/2023 FluClinic WaterUtility 8am-10am 10/5/2023 FluClinic EvansAuditorium 7:30am-10:30am 10/18/2023 FluClinic Sheriff’sOffice 6am-9am 10/19/2023 FluClinic Sheriff’sOffice 6am-9am 10/19/2023 BloodPressureClinic WaterAdministration10am-12pm 10/1-10/31/23 OpenEnrollmentTimePeriodfor2024Benefits 11/16/2023 CiaraMorris–FitnessInstructor–LunchandLearn–Evans,Auditorium Building A–12:00pm-1:00pm 11/30/2023 LastdaytosubmitHealth4Me2pointsfor2023
Earn 250 points by getting your flu shot! deadline for Health 4Me2 points is Nov. 30th
Check this out for a 20% Employee Discount!
Upcoming Events
Wednesday December 13, 2023
Fall Allergies are Real!
Do I have allergies or a cold?
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside more hazards await: fall allergies While most people associate allergies with springtime, the other peak season is right between September and November.
In addition to ragweed pollen, there are some lesserknown triggers for fall allergies. Unseasonably warm temperatures can make allergy symptoms last longer Mold spores can be released when humidity is high, or if the weather is dry and windy Many patients also find that their allergies are exacerbated by mold growth after leaves have fallen.
If you have symptoms, compare to the chart to the right to help determine if you have allergies or a cold. See your healthcare provide for help.
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Swain Swain American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid at the EOC 8:30am - 5:00pm
Phyllis Swain Training
706-312-7302
Train Train
Manager
Risk Management Training Schedule
National Safety Council
Defensive Driving
(8 Hours) at the EOC 8:30am-5pm
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
To register contact: Jennifer jneal@columbiacountyga gov or Darlene
dbartlett@columbiacountyga gov or call Risk Management at 706 312 7475
Hands-on Defensive Driving at the CCSO Track
8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for HandsOn Defensive Driving! Ask our Safety Officers about the track! They were able to do a site visit at one of their meetings, but it doesn’t compare to the hands-on experience!
Register for the class before it fills up to see what the excitement is all about! You can have fun while training and earn a certificate for a discount on your insurance! Spaces are limited to 15 per class and there will only be one more opportunity before the end of the year!
To register contact Jennifer jneal@columbiacountyga.gov or Darlene dbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov Or call Risk Management at 706-312-7475 for information.
BEAU (FIRE RESCUE) AND KAMRY STEPHENS ARE EXCITED TO ANOUNCE TO THE WORLD, THAT DADDY’S GIRL AND MOMMY’S WORLD HAS ARRIVED!
AUBREY LYNN STEPHENS ARRIVED ON 8/28/23
ristopherHinton(FireRescue)andhiswifeKamiaretheproudparentsof MasonHinton
BornonAugust21,2023.
WelcometotheFireWorld,Mason!
Congratulations
Sale 2004Honda400EXProcircuitexhaust.Holeshottireson front&rear.Minorscratchesonplastic.Veryfast!$3,000 OBOMayconsidertradingforgolfcartContactJason (HopeMarshall’sHusband)at706.284.0412 HopeMarshall/RoadConstruction
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