TheRoundabout
6, 2023
You Are Not Alone! Support Coming Soon!
Do you or a family member have, or possibly have, any of the following:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Down Syndrome
Dyscalculia (difficulty with math)
Dysgraphia (difficulty with writing)
Dyslexia (difficulty with reading)
Dyspraxia (difficulty with coordination)
Intellectual Disabilities
Mental Health conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, etc
Sensory Processing Disorder
Social Anxiety
TIC Disorders
1 in 5 people are neurodivergent, meaning their brain functions differently in one or more ways than is considered standard or typical. Their unique traits are often characterized as "neurodiverse conditions". The idea is that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. Theyare“unique”andhavealottooffertheworldifonlygiventheopportunity.
Managing the care and unique needs of these individuals can be daunting and sometimes leaves one feeling very isolated with no idea where to turn. You are not aloneandsupportmaybecloserthanyouthink.
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July
Professionalism Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence
With the recognition that numerous county employees are struggling with these issues, a support group is being formed where we can share knowledge, ideas, and sometimes just provide an understanding friend to lean on. In addition to learning from each other, there also will be speakers and other resources that may introduce available assistance. While working with the full support of County Administration, this is an employee driven group, which is in the beginning stages and can be developed as need be.
Join us on August 11, 2023, for our inaugural meeting (location information to follow in upcoming Roundabout). As this involves protected information, we cannot identify impacted employees to issue individual invitations for membership. All are welcome. If you think you may benefit from participating, please join us. Don’t struggle alone when support is available.
Contact:
Glenn O’Steen at 706-868-3302 gosteen@columbiacountyga.gov or Jennifer Neal at 706-312-7225 jneal@columbiacountyga.gov with questions, information, and suggestions
These certifications meet the requirements for their positions. We are very proud of their achievements and would like to congratulate them both!
Adam H Searcy Deputy Chief Appraiser
Sarah Davitte (left), Tax Assessors Office, took and passed the Department of Revenue’s Appraiser I Exam on June 15th,2023 and received her Appraiser I certification.
Gillian Holland (right), Tax Assessors Office, took and passed the Department of Revenue’s Appraiser II Exam on June 15th ,2023 and received her Appraiser II certification.
FY 24 pay rates will appear on your July 20 check!
Columbia County Assessors Office
UPCOMING Events
Food Trucks -4- Lunch
July 13th 11am ~ 1pm
In front of Buliding A Pot Smokers BBQ
K's Buffalo Wings
Lily's Coffee, Tea & Bread
STAY FUN DINE TEE UP
The center of it all.
Welcome to the Team!
THE EMPLOYEES BELOW HAVE JOINED US BETWEEN APRIL - JUNE 2023
911 Dispatch
Heather Raborn
Animal Services
Jason Rhoad
Board of Elections
Cassandra Sasser
Clerk of Court
Ashley Johnston
Fire Rescue
Alanna Austin
Conrad Beaulieu
Joseph Binkley
Kirean Donahue
Devin Gray
Cody Leonard
Matthew Mahon
Landon Parker
John Singleton
Coroner
Tobi Belo
Detention Center
Maliek Foster
Dalton Giles
Paris Hollar
Ethan Howell
Kevin Johnson
District Attorney’s Office
Kristina Connell
Engineering
Micah Motes
Financial Services
Charles Barmore
Fleet Services
Khrisztopher Robinson
Information Technology
Christopher Keenan
Juvenile Court
Amy Bolton
Libraries
Rebekkah Bullard
Alicia Cracraft
Magistrate Court
Alejandro Alvarez
Facility Maintenance
Kevin Folger
Stephen Kitchens
Probate Court
Kateri Terrette
Procurement
Stephany Squillace
Parks & Recreation
Michael Moore
Roads & Bridges
David Penrow
Jacob Strickland
Zachary Webb
Sheriff’s Office
Travis Braswell
Mikel Messex
Ryan Morris
Isidro Ramos
Jacob Tillman
Storm Water Maintenance
Elijah Cowan
Melissa Sidener
Thomas Tate
Storm Water Utility
Samantha Grubbs
Superior Court
Ashlyn Vest
Tax Assessors Office
Alex Crow
Charles Frizzi
Water Utility Treatment Plant
George Whetstone
WU Waste Water Conveyance
Joshua Caldwell
Matthew Murray
WU Water Distribution
Westley Holmes
Willie Story
Earn those Health4Me2 Points!
The link below is for the second Lunch and Learn of the year that was recorded on May 25, 2023.
The presentation was by Michelle Johnson, the Vice President of ESI, and focused upon maintaining positive mental health.
Lunch and Learn Video
Lunch and Learn Quiz
Hands-onDefensiveDrivingattheCCSOTrack
Friday,September8,2023.8:30am-5pm
Don’tmisstheopportunitytosignupforHands-On DefensiveDriving!AskourSafetyOfficersaboutthe track!Theywereabletodoasitevisitatoneoftheir meetings, but it doesn’t compare to the hands-on experience!
Registerfortheclassbeforeitfillsuptoseewhatthe excitement is all about! You can have fun while trainingandearnacertificateforadiscountonyour insurance!Spacesarelimitedto15perclassandthere willonlybeonemoreopportunitybeforetheendofthe year!
Toregistercontact Jenniferjneal@columbiacountyga.govor Darlenedbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov
OrcallRiskManagementat 706-312-7475forinformation
Both of these are hosted on the county Intranet, so you will need to login to view.
Wednesday,
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RiskManagementTrainingSchedule
NationalSafetyCouncilDefensiveDriving (8Hours)attheEOC8:30am-5pm
Wednesday,August9,2023
Thursday,September28,2023
NationalSafetyCouncilDefensiveDriving (4Hours)attheEOC8:30am-12:30pm
Thursday,August31,2023
Toregistercontact: Jenniferjneal@columbiacountyga.govor Darlenedbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov orcallRiskManagementat 706.312.7475forinformation
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Wednesday,
13, 2023 American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid at the EOC 8:30am-5:00pm Train
Building A Auditorium
or call Risk Management at 706.312.7475 for information DON'T CLICK ‘Clicker’ training dates
7/27 @ 10 am
8/29 @ 2 pm
September
To register contact: Jennifer jneal@columbiacountyga.gov or Darlene dbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov
Thursday,
Tuesday,
9/20 @ 10 am
10/27 @ 10 am
Friday,
Get Fit with Ciara
Employee Spotlight
Let us get to know you better by being our next featured Employee Spotlight.
See below:
Click this link or scan the QR code to answer the 20 questions and upload a picture. We will share your information in a future issue of the Roundabout as space allows.
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30am
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Call Ciara at 678-900-5238.
She will meet you at G-2 between the hours of 11am - 2pm and help you come up with a workout routine to improve your health.
