City of Grovetown, GA

At each and every City Council meeting, the City of Grovetown names the prior month’s Employee of the Month selection. At July’s City Council meeting, June 2024’s Employee of the Month was announced, with none other than Investigator William Rodman being selected! Inv. Rodman is an integral part of our Criminal Investigations Division, and today, we’re shining our Employee Spotlight on him. Get ready!

William Rodman was born in Augusta and raised in the Martinez area. A lifelong resident of Columbia County, he enjoyed playing baseball, golf, and other sports in his youth. William also played both lacrosse and football in high school and graduated from Lakeside High School in 2011.

Upon graduating, he immediately entered the workforce and performed a variety of jobs. Two years later, he would meet his wife, who encouraged him to go back to school and earn a college degree. Thus, Rodman attended both Augusta Technical College and Georgia Military College, where he would graduate in 2017. Rodman walked away with a double major in both Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

He would immediately put those majors to good use, entering law enforcement in 2018. He started basic police mandate and graduated in June of that year. After applying to different agencies, Rodman began work with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Spending a little over a year in Augusta, Rodman decided to apply for a position with the Grovetown Police Department. Rodman joined the City in 2019, and spent approximately two years on road patrol. A jump to investigative work within the department would soon follow.

When asked what his favorite aspect of investigative work is, Rodman replied, “How nothing is ever exactly the same, and trying to figure out the ‘puzzle.’” With focus on s*x crimes, often involving children, it’s particularly rewarding for him to be able to provide a sense of safety for a child or a victim of a s*xual crime. We’re happy to report Inv. Rodman has been involved in several cases where has been able to do just that.

In his spare time, Inv. Rodman enjoys spending time with his family, namely his 3-year-old son. He enjoys going shooting, playing golf, watching NASCAR, and all things UGA, particularly their football team (Go Dawgs!). He also enjoys music of all kinds, with a range of tastes and favorites.

We appreciate Inv. Rodman for his hard work and dedication to the City of Grovetown. His line of work is certainly not easy, and we are grateful to have him out there looking out for our community. Congratulations, Inv. Rodman! It’s well deserved!

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This photo depicts troops enjoying the Bob Hope USO Tour, and was taken in the late 1960s by a Grovetown citizen on active duty in Vietnam.

This photo further showcases the patriotism of our citizens throughout the entirety of Grovetown's history. We are eternally grateful for all of our servicemen and women over the years who have called our great City home, and defended our freedoms overseas.

After a very rainy week, sunshine is just around the corner! Get your weekend started early with our newest Weekly Activities report, available now at the link below:

cityofgrovetown.com

Please see this important voting information from The Columbia County Board of Elections!

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Update: The dump has been reopened and crews are working to collect this week's remaining bulk and yard waste. Thank you for your patience.

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Bulk and yard waste pickup for residents in the Red Zone (this week's pickup zone) is delayed, as the facility used to dump waste is currently closed.

City crews will work to ensure all waste is collected in a timely manner, and we appreciate your understanding during this time.

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One lane of traffic will be closed on certain sections of Old Berzelia Rd. for the next several weekdays, as Atlanta Gas Light works to install gas lines in the area. Lane closures will be between Harlem Grovetown Rd. and the Ferguson Farms subdivision, and work will continue until completion.

Thank you for your understanding.

🚨PUBLIC NOTICE🚨

The boil water advisory issued earlier this week for residents of Wadsworth Ct., Lottie Ln., and Charlotte Ave. has been lifted.

All issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience!

City leaders are attending another Executive Luncheon Series event held by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, this time centered on ”Reimagining Workforce Development.” We appreciate the opportunity to network with others in the community and learn more about how our workforce will evolve in the years to come!

In exactly 1 month, Grovetown Leisure & Recreation is holding their second Downtown Jam food truck event! Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept. 6, from 5PM-9PM, as we invite several local food vendors to the Municipal Court for some delicious eats and a lovely evening. See flyer for details, and contact Grovetown Leisure & Recreation at 706-860-7691 for more information.

Update: The boil water advisory has been lifted. All issues have been resolved.

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Last night at approximately 2:15AM, crews responded to a water main break on Lottie Ln., and had to shut off water service to make repairs. Service was only recently fully restored to the area. As a result, residents on Lottie Ln., Wadsworth Ct., and Charlotte Ave. are under a boil water advisory until further notice. Lottie Ln. will also have one lane of traffic closed while crews make repairs.

As soon as the advisory has been lifted, and when Lottie Ln. has been reopened, we will alert the public immediately.

Please see the link below for more information, and we thank you for your understanding:

Public Notice: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Wadsworth Ct., Lottie Ln., and Charlotte Ave. Boil water advisory issued for Lottie Ln., Wadsworth Ct., and Charlotte Ave.

Update: Lottie Ln. has now been fully reopened following the earlier lane closure.

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As we continue to monitor Hurricane Debby and its trajectory, we are actively taking steps to prepare accordingly. In the event of severe weather, Liberty Park will serve as an emergency shelter, and should we have any road or lane closures, we will update this post to alert the public.

Please have a storm preparedness plan in place, and be sure to stay tuned to your local media outlets for weather updates. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

Thank you for your understanding.

We're wishing all of our students in Grovetown a wonderful 2024-2025 schoolyear, as they begin their first day of school today!

The City of Grovetown is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby as it makes landfall and moves into our area. Please take all necessary precautions as it pertains to severe weather, and be sure to stay tuned to our local media outlets.

Showers and thunderstorms will again develop this morning and continue through this evening with heavy rainfall at times. A flood watch is in effect due to the heavy rain potential. Tonight tropical moisture ahead of Tropical Storm Debby will begin moving into the area leading to additional heavy rainfall continuing through at least the middle of the week. This heavy rainfall will likely result in areas of severe and widespread flash and urban flooding, with significant river flooding expected. The graphic below shows the Flooding Rain potential through this week.

Remember to always do your part in following simple, smart steps to keep household hazardous waste out of our groundwater, streams, and other waterways!
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The festivities for this year’s National Night Out Back-to-School Bash are underway!

We’ll be down at Liberty Park until 9PM, so come on out to join the fun and get some free school supplies for this year as the Grovetown Police Department holds this annual event!

Before the big Back-to-School Bash tonight at Liberty Park, check out what else we've been up to this week in our newest Weekly Activities report!

www.cityofgrovetown.com

Is anyone missing a blower? See the attached post and call General Services for more information!

The newest edition of The Mayor's Corner newsletter is now available! Check it out at the link below to see what we've been up to this summer, and for a look ahead at what we've got coming up!

www.cityofgrovetown.com

Don't miss Friday's Back-to-School Bash! The Grovetown Police Department is gearing up for their yearly back-to-school extravaganza, and we hope to see you there.

See our pinned post for full details, and be sure to take advantage of this awesome community event!

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Hydrant testing occurs today in the following locations, weather permitting:

W Robinson Ave.
Wrightsboro Rd.
Horizon S Pkwy.
Walmart Neighborhood Market

Thank you for your understanding.

Please see this important traffic update from Columbia County.

Temporary Lane Closures on Lewiston Road at the Diverging Diamond Interchange

Contractors with E. R. Snell will continue construction activities related to the roadway widening project for Lewiston Road in Columbia County. There will be intermittent, temporary lane closures on the Lewiston Road, Diverging Diamond Interchange. The lane closures will be on the westbound on-ramp, and also on the northbound through lane from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. starting Thursday, August 01, 2024. Weather Permitting.

Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. If possible, please plan to take an alternate route or allow additional time for commuting during this timeframe.

The NWS has shared this update regarding our area and a Slight Risk for severe weather.
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As always, please take precautions in preparing for the possibility of severe weather, and stay tuned to your local media outlets for weather updates.

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Today, Grovetown Fire Rescue resumes hydrant testing around the City. They plan to be in the following areas, weather permitting:

W Robinson Ave.
Wrightsboro Rd.
Horizon S Pkwy.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
KJ's Market
CVS
Walgreens

Please see the pinned notice on our page for more information about this process, and we thank you for your understanding.

🚨ATTENTION🚨

Grovetown Fire Rescue will resume hydrant testing this week, beginning tomorrow (7/30). They will be in the following areas in the coming days:

W Robinson Ave.
Wrightsboro Rd.
Horizon S Pkwy.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
KJ's Market
CVS
Walgreens

We will update the public each day as to which area(s) are to be tested, and we thank you for your understanding.

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Today is ! Today, we celebrate all of the amazing parents here in the City of Grovetown. It's not an easy job, but we appreciate you!

The Grovetown Police Department is less than a week away from their annual National Night Out Back-to-School Bash!

Join us on Friday, August 2nd, from 6PM-9PM at the Liberty Park Community Center, as we kick off the new school year with free back to school supplies, children's activities, photo ops with your favorite princesses, and free food and refreshments!

Various partners will also be on-site with additional services available for the public. We'll also be hosting free child safety seat demonstrations, the Masonic Chips program for child identification, blood pressure checks, and our Fire Safety House, as well as an appearance by the Air-Care helicopter!

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for this yearly extravaganza. Please contact Major Robert Eastman at 706-863-1212 for more information, and as always, we hope to see you then!

The City's newest Weekly Activities report is now available on our website! View it now at the link below, and have a fantastic weekend:

www.cityofgrovetown.com

Many thanks to all who attended this evening’s Town Hall meeting! We appreciated the opportunity update the public on some of what we’ve been up to here in the City of Grovetown.

Special thanks to District 4 Commissioner Alison Couch, County Manager Scott Johnson, Board of Education District 4 Member Lee Ann Meyer, and Tax Assessor’s Office Deputy Chief Adam Searcy, for delivering updates and remarks on events happening outside our City limits in greater-Columbia County.

If you missed the meeting, or did not catch the livestream, it is available in its entirety under the Videos section of our page.