City of Flowery Branch

We are thrilled to announce that, the City of Flowery Branch received the?Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Triple Crown Award!??? GFOA's Triple Crown Award is an esteemed recognition for governments that have achieved excellence in financial reporting and budgeting. To earn this accolade, a government must receive the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The City of Flowery Branch is proud to be one of only eleven entities in the State of Georgia to achieve this prestigious recognition.?This highlights a commitment to transparency, accountability, and high-quality financial practices. A special thanks to our dedicated finance department and staff for their hard work and commitment to excellence! https://lnkd.in/gjEz_kA #AlwaysBlooming! #GFOA #TripleCrownAward

Together, We Grow- Be part of something bigger, where your talents shine and growth never stops! ?? Current Openings: - Building and Development Official - Director of Planning and Community Development - Water / Wastewater Operator in Training (OIT) #AlwaysBlooming! #Hiring

Congratulations to our newest CPA! The City of Flowery Branch and staff are proud to announce that Elias Gobble has achieved the designation of Certified Public Accountant. Please join us in congratulating him on this tremendous achievement! Pictured below (back row from left to right) are Councilman Mundy, Councilman McDaniel, Councilman Mezzanotte, Councilman Anglin, Councilman McClellan, Mayor Asbridge and Elias Gobble.

Do you want to bloom where you are planted? Then join our team at the City of Flowery Branch! We are looking for talented individuals to help us continue to make Flowery Branch a vibrant place to live life in full bloom. Interested applicants can visit https://lnkd.in/ehrrZNrb Current Openings: - Building and Development Official - Department of Fun Assistant - Lead Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator - Water / Wastewater Operator in Training (OIT) #Hiring

During our Council Meeting Thursday May 16th, 2024 Mayor Asbridge recognized Finance Director Matthew Hamby, for completing the Public Finance Leadership Academy. Congratulations Matthew!

May 19th - 25th, 2024 is National Public Works week! The American Public Works Association announced the theme 'Advancing Quality of Life for All' as the 2024 National Public Works Week poster. "Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing our quality of life, no matter where we live in the world. Public works professionals provide essential services that lead to healthier, happier, more vibrant communities. Public works professionals advance the quality of life by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid waste, and right-of-way management. They are what make our communities dynamic places to live and work.” Our Public Works Department is comprised of 9 amazing employees who we are ever so grateful for. Please join us in celebrating the quiet work these professionals do that makes our life in Flowery Branch better!

We understand our staff is vital to the operation of our City and showing them how much we appreciate them is crucial. So last year we started a new tradition at the City of Flowery Branch, we hosted our 1st Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic. This year, we hosted our 2nd Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic! Though inside due to the weather, we were still able to provide all the fun from last year. During this event Mayor Asbridge recognizes employees for their years of service. This year we were pleased to recognize: Barry Faulkner – 20 years, Bradley Thomas – 20 years, Billy Edge – 10 years, Bret Sweeney – 5 years, Casey Charlton – 5 years, Chris Compton – 5 years, Shelia Cooper – 5 years, and Virgil Welch – 5 years. As the Georgia heat approaches, we had our safety committee member Sandie Benitez discuss heat safety and ensured our staff was aware of heat exhaustion signs and first aid responses. We would like to thank all our employees for their dedication and hard work. Special thanks to our Employee Engagement Committee! "We are so glad you chose to join us and that you choose to stay with us- a fact we are grateful for everyday."

We would like to congratulate our very own Sergeant Jake Xayavong for receiving the John W. Jacobs Sr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement. This award was presented to Sergeant Xayavong by the Gainesville Kiwanis Club. We thank you for your unwavering commitment and service to our community and wish you continued success!

?? Celebrate the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week ?? Our own City Clerk Shelia Cooper was able to join Clerks across the state come together at the State Capitol on April 23rd to witness Governor Brian P. Kemp's signing of the proclamation designating May 5-11, 2024, as the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week! Thank you Shelia for all that you have done and continue to do! We would also like to extend further appreciation to all Clerks for the vital services they perform and their dedication to their community!

We would like to recognize two (2) of our very own Flowery Branch officers for receiving Life Saving Awards. Investigator Henry Jones and Investigator Mark Newberry were in a neighboring jurisdiction conducting a follow up investigation. Both Investigators were advised of a male subject that was threatening suicide, while holding a knife to his throat. Investigator Newberry and Investigator Jones, along with other officers, were able to de-escalate and disarm the subject without any injuries. Both of them exemplify their dedication to the law enforcement profession. Please help us congratulate Investigators Newberry and Jones!