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View Employee Discounts listed on our County Webpage: Exclusive Government Employee Discounts! Lunch L E A R N 2/12/25 Professionalism Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence T h e R o u n d a b o u t THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 Evans Auditorium 12pm - 1pm Cardiovascular Disease and Complete Wellness Chris Schiffbauer, Mednow Discount Opportunities Await You!! Register Here by Feb. 21st! & ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 22 23 24 20 21 25 26 27 Columbia County Crossword Puzzle: Can You Name Them? Thanks to Swain for creating this puzzle! 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Service Workforce Trends for 2025 As public service employers face another challenging year, the MissionSquare Research Institute highlights six key workforce trends for 2025. Read the Report > Explore the Newsletter Checkup on Financial Goals - “Am I On Track?” Tool Inspire your employee with the “Am I On Track?” tool! This resource helps them assess retirement readiness and make informed financial decisions. Share With Your Employees > Important 2025 Deadline - Retirement Health Savings Plans In 2025, employers offering RHS plans must adhere to reporting requirements under Sections 6055 and 6056 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read the Report > Discover the Plan Sponsor Campaign Toolkit Our national campaigns educate and inspire your employees toward a secure financial future. Partner with us to promote these initiatives. Visit the Toolkit > Reminder: 2025 Contribution Limits The IRS has updated retirement plan contribution limits for 2025. For detailed information, visit our website. Learn More > Explore the Newsletter ---PAGE BREAK--- Train Swain WITH Customer Service Classes 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! Thu. 2/27/25 @ 9 am Tues. 3/25/25 @ 2 pm Evans Government Center Auditorium, Building A, 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. To sign up for one of these classes, please contact Swain at (706) 312-7302 or via email at [EMAIL REDACTED] Held in the Building B, 1st Floor Conference Room ---PAGE BREAK--- RISK MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT Training National Safety Council Defensive Driving (8 Hours) at the EOC 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, March 20th, 2025 Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid (8 Hours) at the EOC 8:30-5pm Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 (CLASS IS FULL) NSC Lift Truck Operator Course at Procurement 9:30-5pm Wednesday, March 26th Hands-On Defensive Driving (8 Hours) at the CCSO Track 8:30-5pm Friday, March 7th (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) Tuesday, April 22nd (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) Please note that Risk Management classes have been filling up fast this past year. Our classes are subject to the availability of our trainers based on their schedules. The classes are also limited to the amount of space we have for attendees. If there is a class on the schedule you would like to attend, please do not wait to register. If you register for a class and at any point in time realize you will not be able to attend, please inform Risk Management to open the spot for other employees. To register contact [EMAIL REDACTED] Or call Jennifer, Polly, or Darlene at [PHONE REDACTED] for information ---PAGE BREAK--- Congratulations Congratulations Lindsey! Lindsey! Lindsey Stokes (GIS Department) received the Advanced Certificate of Public Works Management in January. The opportunity is presented by the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. She has attended 90 hours of training over the last few years to accomplish this goal! Her hard work, dedication, and excitement have encouraged two other GIS staff members to pursue the same certification. ~ Submitted by Grace Jansen, GIS Project Manager ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- William Smith, WU Water Distribution Crossword Puzzle Answer Key