Public Service Recognition Week!
May 2 – May 6
This week is all about you and how much we appreciate all you do!
Monday, 5/2
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Massage chairs in Barfield at City Hall. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AADAB2AA2FB6-chair2.
6pm: Complimentary Fitness Bootcamp on the City Green for those who would like to attend.
Tuesday, 5/3
7 a.m.: Complimentary Yoga class on the City Green.
2 – 5 p.m.: Massage chairs at the Police Department Training Room in Building 300. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AADAB2AA2FB6-chair2
12 – 4 p.m.: Eat Right Atlanta (fresh fruits and vegetables market) for purchase in the City Hall lobby North Side.
Wednesday, 5/4
Gift Card Drawing: acknowledge a fellow colleague for their hard work! In 100 words or less, nominate someone for a job well done. Submissions will be entered into a gift card drawing. Email your nomination to HR@sandyspringsga.gov. One entry per person, due by April 29. Nominees will be entered into a random drawing, with the winner receiving a $50 Quick Trip gift card. Those submitting nominations will be entered into a random drawing to win a Sandy Springs water bottle.
11 – 2 p.m.: During your lunch break, there will be wellness vendors on the City Green. Please stop by for a Jamba juice smoothie and sign up for the Fitness Challenge. Northside Hospital will be offering free blood pressure checks.
6 p.m.: Complimentary Fitness Bootcamp on the City Green for those who would like to attend.
Thursday, 5/5
7 a.m.: Complimentary Yoga class on the City Green.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: During your lunch break, play a game of corn hole and other lawn games out on the City Green. Bring your own lunch.
Friday, 5/6
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: During your lunch break, enjoy food from one of four food trucks and an Italian ice truck. Wear jeans if you’d like!
FITNESS CLASSES ON THE CITY GREEN
Monday, May 2 Bootcamp 6 pm
Wednesday, May 4 Bootcamp 6 pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AADAB2AA2FB6-bootcamp1
Tuesday, May 3 Yoga 7 am
Thursday, May 5 Yoga 7 am
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AADAB2AA2FB6-yoga1
For questions about the week, please contact anyone in HR (Jennifer Emery, Nelson Saldana, Beverly Webb or Paola Martinez).
That’s it for this week and again if there are other items you would like included, please reach out to pmartinez@sandyspringsga.gov
Jennifer Emery
Human Resources Director
Employee Announcements:
Please join us in welcoming the following employees to the City of Sandy Springs Team:
Robert Sturgess, Community Development
Sheila Quick, Community Development
Terry Stolow, Court Services
Candice McCoy, Finance
Katelyn Stallings, Public Works
Matthew Markey, SSPD
Matthew Schwarzman, SSPD
Muhammed Maura, SSPD
We are very pleased to announce the following promotions:
Thomas Martin – Operations Supervisor, Create City Springs
Nicholas Beetley – Police Recruit, SSPD
Farewells:
We would like to thank Battalion Chief, Phil Adams, for his service and dedication to the Sandy Springs Fire Department for the past 26 years. We wish you the best during your retirement! These photos are a throwback of Chief Adams circa 1998-2000 while assigned at Fulton County Station 6 and currently SSFD station 51).
Wellness Corner:
Registration is open for the City of Sandy Springs Blood Drive on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Barfield Training Rom (2nd Floor next to HR). All presenting donors will receive a $10 e-gift card for the merchant of choice, courtesy of Suburban Propane.
This Week around City Springs:
Make sure you stop by CityBar to enjoy this week’s lunch specials:
Cream of Broccoli...……………………...............................................................$5
Chicken Parmesan................................................................................…….....$11
Three Layered Chocolate Cake....................................................................$6
Don’t forget – Employees receive a 20% discount on all purchases at CityBar!
The second annual mother-son dance is coming up on Saturday May 7 at the City Springs Conference Center. Employees qualify for a 50% discount!
Tell Us Something Good:
We would like to congratulate Jane Jarrett (Recreation and Parks) for passing her exam and becoming a Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sport Specialist (CARSS) through the BlazeSports Institute for Adaptive Sports and Recreation. Way to go, Jane!
We would also like to Congratulate Section Chief, Imani White (SSFD), for her wedding celebration on April 16, in New Orleans. Many happy wishes to the newlyweds!
Got any good news lately? Have a big win to share? Email Pmartinez@SandySpringsga.gov to share your good news in our next newsletter!
April Birthdays
Join us in wishing the following employees a very Happy Birthday!
Dan Coffer (Communications)
Leigh Whipkey (Finance)
Marshall Geltz (Police)
Akeenan Bridges (Comm Dev)
Matthew Carriker (Fire)
Jeffery Inman (Police)
Cassondra Lee (Comm Dev)
Gabriel Hernandez (Fire)
John Rose (Police)
Gail Munoz (Comm Dev)
Kansas Mullins (Fire)
William Smith (Police)
Helen Owens (Comm Dev)
Chief Sanders (Fire)
Seat Sutton (Police)
Jenessa Cephacile (Court)
Christopher Seay (Fire)
Benjamin Yukishige (Police)
Cheston Roney (Court)
Robert Tuschl (Fire)
Kristen Wescott (Public Works)
Kathleen Jackson (PAC)
Zachary Williams (Fire)
Chris Hooper (Rec & Parks)
William Kennedy (PAC)
Levar Morris (IT)
Jane Jarrett (Rec & Parks)
Melissa Barajas (Finance)
Nicholas Beetley (Police)
James Riggsbee (Rec & Parks)
Gerald Gardner (Finance)
Tate Blenke (Police)
Anthony Wells (Rec & Parks)
Mark your calendar for Public Service Recognition Week. It's time to celebrate our team with a week's worth of employee appreciation events! Check Inside Sandy Springs for more information.
