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THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SPECIAL EDTITION • ISSUE 16 • FEBRUARY 2021
FRONTLINE OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
This month, the nation celebrates the achievements of African Americans and recognizes our central role in U.S. history. The Department
of Public Works (DPW) also celebrates the leaders who spearhead our operations and lead the charge for the frontline teams. Our
leadership strives to consistently implement tactics and strategies which allow the Department to provide the highest levels of
critical services for our customers.
During this unprecedented time, DPW executive leadership and PMOs continue to make the health and safety of all employees
a priority. As the COVID-19 healthcare crisis evolves, so do safety measures and standard operating procedures. As we continue to
forge ahead, we thank not only the leaders shown but all DPW leadership. Your vision and dedication are appreciated.
As Executive Leaders continue to implement tactics and strategies that will propel DPW to the next level of excellence,
please look for enhancements in the following areas:
• Improvements to Route Utilization to Better Service our Solid Waste Customers
• Leadership training classes offered to DPW supervisors
• Increased Safety Training to Help Reduce Workplace Accidents
• Modernizing our Solid Waste Business Practices
• Developing Leaders In-House
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THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF
DPW would like to extend a special thank you to our valued team members who served locally during the historical presidential
inauguration on January 20. Public Works ensured maximum support for our public safety partners through our fortification detail
and coordination as a departmental representative with the Joint Operations Center (JOC). On behalf of Deputy Commissioner
Keith Robinson, we thank those frontline heroines and heroes for embodying the character, service, and integrity of the City of
Atlanta Department of Public Works. Please accept our deepest appreciation for a job well done.
KUDOS FROM THE COMMUNITY
“I wanted to let you know the new [carts] arrived on Tuesday and they are SO NICE! Thank you so much
for your great and fast service. It was so wonderful.
Leah Henderson
“I wanted to acknowledge the two young men [who] picked up my garbage this morning on Gun Club
Road. Lately, our trash was being collected on Thursday and not our regular day of Wednesday. Because
of that my trash wasn’t at the [curb]. The two young men saw my mom pulling into our driveway and
waited on her to get out of her vehicle before walking into the yard and rolling down both trash
containers. This made her day because they could have continued with their route but instead, they
chose to go above and beyond. She didn’t get a name but I wanted to personally thank those drivers
and let them and their supervisor know I appreciate their kind act and that this is what true customer
service is about. Will you please find out who the supervisor is for the guys picking up on Gun Club Road
and let her know what an outstanding act of kindness her guys showed this morning?
Thank you from my mom, Teresia Freeman as well as myself.”
Morticia Wilson
“Thank you to Shantel Turner for her extraordinary work with bulk pickup. I scheduled a bulk pickup, but the pickup didn’t happen. I was
certain that I had done something wrong, so I contacted ATL311. Ms. Turner came out this morning to advise me about my pickup and to
reschedule. Thank you, Ms. Turner!!
In these challenging times, I am so impressed with the [City] for continuing services. Well done, Atlanta!
Grateful Resident,
Judy Hammack
“We can’t type a ‘THANK YOU’ big enough to show our appreciation!
Thank you to everyone involved with the Blair Villa~Poole Creek and Orchard Knob communities cleanup. You all did an awesome job!
Thank you so much!”
Coreen Dent - (President) SSCC of Atlanta
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CONGRATULATIONS, CDL GRADUATES
Whitney Beauford - Solid Waste Services
Sadarius Knox - Solid Waste Services
Pontius Gay - Fleet Services
DPW BEST DRIVERS OF THE MONTH
DPW recognized the drivers who avoided accidents that were out of their control.
Kevin Kilpatrick – Chester Ave. BEST
Ira Osby – Chester Ave. DRIVERS
Roderick James – Sweet Team
Reginald Jackson – Maddox Park
HR UPDATES
COVID-19 – Due to increases in COVID-19 cases, to maintain a healthy work environment, team members are strongly encouraged
to follow all CDC guidelines for protection against the virus: wash hands frequently, clean hard surfaces regularly, practice social
distancing and follow the Mayor’s Executive Order to wear face mask and coverings.
Financial Disclosure – It is that time again! Please remember to complete your Financial Disclosure Statements before April 1,
2021. Go to https://AtlantaEfile.org for more information.
Security Awareness Training – Please be sure to complete the Mandatory Security Awareness Training. Leaders, please ensure
that your field employees have access to complete this training. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser to
access the training site. Contact the AIM Service Desk if you have any questions or need assistance 404-546-4246.
https://training.knowbe4.com/ui/login/bXlvkb21pbmsVja0BBdGaxhbnRhxfR2EueR292
Ways to Spread Kindness at Work:
10 Ways to Spread Kindness at Work (healthyworkforceinstitute.com)
BLACK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
January 20, 2021 marked another milestone in Black History as Kamala
Harris became the first female vice president and the first African
American / Asian American vice president. Before Vice President Harris
reached this a major milestone, Shirley Chisolm embarked on a journey
that would open doors of possibilities for black women in America. In
1972, Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American candidate for
a major party’s nomination for President of the United States, and the
first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
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TOP THIS! SOLID WASTE SERVICES TOP TEAM
Solid Waste Services’ Top Team of the Month is Service Area 1. This crew picked up the most tonnage and had the fewest misses.
Make sure you give them a shout out the next time you see them! They certainly deserve it.
Gregory Grey • Supervisor
Santonio Mobley • Supervisor
Drivers and Laborers:
Rodney Shepperson • Garrick Northcutt • Kudarrius Campbell • Deounta Lowe • John Hendly
Dvontavious Benton • Daniel Simmons • Kadeem Hendrick • Leonard Smith • Aaron Rowell • Juvon Jackson
Raphael Turner • Troy Ross • Quadarius McDowell • Julius Wynn • DeAngelo Jackson • Jacoby Clark
Lewis Eberhart • Demarcus Smith • Justin Kirven • Tavarus Waller • Joshua Coleman • Quentavious Williams
Darryl Winfrey • Tymeko Mack • Nicole White • Termail Lumpkin • Michael Swift • William Pugh
Patrick Broossard • Robert Chaney • Reginal Carey • Donaovan Thomas • Ibrahim Muhammad • Garady Boazman
BLACK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Barack Obama Signs Presidential Proclamation for America
Recycles Day
On America Recycles Day 2015, President Barack Obama
signed a proclamation calling upon the people of the United
States to observe November 15 with appropriate programs and
activities. He also encouraged all Americans to continue their
reducing, reusing, and recycling efforts throughout the year.
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2010/11/15/presidential-proclamation-america-recycles-day
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PUZZLE WITH A PURPOSE
Answer Key Page 10
BLACK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Richard Bowie Spikes, Inventor
Richard Bowie Spikes was a prolific inventor and he was accredited with more than a dozen patents.
While primarily interested in automobile mechanics, he also sought to improve the operation of trolley
cars and other items. Of all his innovations, the best-known are those related to automotive technology.
Spikes’ gear shifting device aimed to keep the gears for various speeds in constant mesh, enhancing the
turn-of-the-century invention of the automatic transmission. His automatic brake safety system was also
significant as it provided a reserve braking action in case of damage to the normal braking means and is
still used in some buses as a fail-safe means of stopping the vehicle.
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Frederick McKinley Jones, Self-Starting Gas Motor Charles Harrison, Plastic Refuse Can
Frederick McKinley Jones (1893-1961) applied the mechanical Harrison’s design of the polypropylene (plastic) refuse can in 1963
experience that he gained at work and at war to revolutionize remains resonant today. The cans were developed during a unique
two industries: cinema and refrigeration. Born in Cincinnati, period within plastics manufacturing, affording Harrison the
Jones learned mechanics and electronics from personal experience opportunity to adopt an old standard into a new execution.
rather than from textbooks. After serving in France in World War His subsequent reworking of the can to a rectangular form with
I, he worked as a garage mechanic. Here he conceived the wheels is the foundational design for contemporary refuse containers
self-starting gas motor that he later patented in 1943. that line the alleys and streets of urban and suburban America.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE | WHERE ARE WE NOW?
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country along with new COVID-19
variants being monitored in Georgia. Spikes in COVID gatekeeping metrics have
moved Atlanta’s Reopening Plan back to Phase 1 with continued trends in the
Red Zone. Employees are to remain vigilant with preventive COVID-19 measures:
• Wash hands frequently • Clean hard surfaces regularly
• Practice social distancing • Know the COVID-19 symptoms
• Follow the Mayor’s Executive Order to wear a face mask and coverings
DPW Communications has started an educational video series
to inform our citizens on the proper ways to dispose of solid
waste, recycling and yard trimmings. It’s also an engagement
tool to encourage feedback and create meaningful conversa-
tions with the public.
Check out the first episode of our Minute Message:
https://bit.ly/ATLDPWYouTube
The DPW Virtual Townhall detailed COVID-19 Updates, Changes to Service Schedule and Departmental Announcements. The DPW Minute
Message was featured in the town hall. More Minute Messages are available on YouTube. To view the full DPW Vitural Town Hall,
click HERE to access the video recording (Passcode: ?A&55yPz)
BLACK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
John Albert Burr, Improves Rotary Lawn Mower
On May 9, 1899, John Albert Burr patented an improved rotary blade lawn mower. He also improved the design of
lawn mowers by making it possible to mow closer to buildings and wall edges.
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BATTLE OF THE BEST MINDS
Test your knowledge of black history
DID YOU KNOW FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL TIME MANAGEMENT MONTH?
Here are a few tips to help better manage your time...
• Delegate Tasks • Start Early • Overcome Procrastination
• Prioritize Work • Take Regular Breaks • Deal with Stress Wisely
• Create a Schedule • Eliminate Distractions • Avoid Multitasking
• Set Up Deadlines
BLACK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
C.R. Patterson & Sons of Greenfield, Automobile Company
Since the inception of automobile manufacturing in America,
there have been thousands of companies that have come and
gone. While some were merely a blip on the historical radar,
others have lasted well into the modern age. In all these
thousands of companies, African Americans have only been
the owners of one, the Patterson-Greenfield Automobile
Company, which existed from 1915-1918.
Charles B. Brooks, The Street Sweeper
While most people will never actually get behind the wheel of a self-propelled street sweeper, without the Brooks
designed truck, equipped with trash and debris pushing brushes, city streets would probably be much less clean.
The Newark, New Jersey, native’s two other successful 1890s patents included dust-proof collection bags for his street
sweeper, as well as a ticket punch that collected the tiny circular paper discards instead of letting them fall to the ground.
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COVID-19 TEMPORARY SERVICE CHANGE
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DPW EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARIES
35 Years of Service (More 0r less) 10 Years of Service (0r less) 5 Years of Service (0r less) cont.
Charlie Helton - 39 Years Valarie Miles - 9 Years Courtney Tye - 1 Year
Craig Ingram - 35 Years Tamiko Harley - 8 Years Deshawn Anderson - 1 Year
Calvin Stephens - 30 Years Tasjohn Harley - 8 Years Marco Bosley - 1 Year
Roderick James - 30 Years Warrin Mason - 8 Years Shaketa Brady - 1 Year
Johnnie Thomas - 8 Years Roderick Harmon - 1 Year
25 Years of Service (0r less) Knavis Lynch - 1 Year
Jamaal Reese - 1 Year
Demetrius Howell - 25 Years 5 Years of Service (Or less)
Al Shorts - 1 Year
Conner Johnson, II - 5 Years
20 Years of Service (0r less) Troy Ross - 4 Years
Cedric Hubert - 16 Years
Gwendolyn McChriston-Jones -15 Years Brittany Warren - 4 Years
Melissa Davis - 15 Years Willie Menifield - 3 Years
Sounethone Xaysongkham -15 Years Roderick Sims, Jr. - 3 Years
Bryon Blackshear - 1 Year
DPW FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2/1 - Otto Furgess, III 2/9 - Clifford Hopgood 2/21 - Bisram Dukharan 2/27 - Lance Turner
2/2 - Willie Williams 2/10 - Roderick Harmon 2/21 - Robert Scarlett 2/28 - Zacorey Brown
2/3 - Felecia Dugger 2/10 - Cartavious Watkins 2/22 - Undra Taylor
2/3 - DeAdrian Khabeer 2/11 - Tyler Miller 2/22 - Clarence Wimberly, Jr.
2/4 - Shemika Grant 2/11 - Steven Smith 2/23 - Tynisha McGordon
2/4 - LeAndre Wright 2/14 - Valerie Rogers 2/23 - Quintavies Simpson
2/6 - Raul Nieves 2/16 - Albert Taylor, II 2/23 - James Walker, III
2/7 - Daniel Tinch 2/17 - Kanika Greenlee 2/24 - Andre Goodwin
2/8 - Addriegus Robinson 2/18 - Terrence Cousin 2/24 - Reginald White
2/8 - Carlos Wallace 2/19 - Trevis Burkes 2/25 - Cecil Sisco
2/9 - Montori Armstrong 2/20 - Quincy Allen 2/26 - Michael Carter
2/9 - Erinn Butts 2/20 - Alice Latimer 2/27 - Dexter Cameron, Jr.
BLACK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
EDMOND BERGER, SPARK PLUG
In 1839, Inventor, EDMOND BERGER invented the SPARK PLUG.
Although the internal combustion engine, in which the current
version of the spark plug is used, was only in the developmental
stages in the mid 1800s, Mr. Berger is still given the credit for
the invention even without obtaining a patent.
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INTERACTIVE PAGE | PARTICIPATE WITH PUBLIC WORKS
DPW PORTAL
They say Atlanta is the new Hollywood. Find out how you can star in City of Atlanta videos of the DPW
Portal/Intranet. It’s also a great place to find information about our department, special messaging
from other important departments and links to our video campaigns.
Are you having trouble accessing the DPW Portal? Submit a service ticket with AIM today: VISIT OUR
AIMNOW: https://aimatlanta.service-now.com/sp DPW INTRANET
Phone number: 404-546-4246 PAGE TODAY
Email: AIMServiceDesk@AtlantaGa.gov
Let us know what you think by emailing: dpwcommunications@atlantaga.gov
DPW NEEDS YOU!
The DPW Community Ambassador program is looking for great employees to represent
the department. Ambassadors provide community outreach by attending Neighborhood
Planning Unit (NPU) meetings to foster positive, consistent relationships in the
community by representing the mission, goals and objectives of DPW.
If you would like to become a DPW Ambassador, please submit your contact
information, letter of interest, and supervisor’s recommendation to:
Department of Public Works Office of Communications
dpwcommunications@AtlantaGa.Gov
CITY OF ATLANTA NEWS
If you have a question or concern, please contact us at
Pathways@prudential.com or call (844) 592-8993
Celebrate Black History Month Answer Key: (crossword puzzle)
Across: 3. Basquiat 5. Plasma 7. Color 10. Discriminatory
Down: 1. Presidential 2. Aviation 4. Millionaire 6. Traffic 8. New York 9. Hair
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In Loving Memory...
OF OUR CHERISHED DPW EMPLOYEES AND THEIR LOVED ONES
MRS. SUSIE F. HOLLAND
Mother
YOLANDA THOMPSON
PUBLIC WORKS WAREHOUSE MANAGER
SOLID WASTE SERVICES
SCAN HERE
VISIT OUR DPW PAGE TODAY
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