Midtown Blue and Green Staffers Recognized for Excellence in Action
Published: 12/05/19
Those who spend time in Midtown probably see the Midtown Blue public safety team and Midtown Green maintenance and landscaping team out on the job often. But ironically, the work these staffers do that is most vital to the district usually happens behind the scenes. These often strenuous, outdoor tasks are performed during all hours of the day, sometimes in unforgiving weather conditions.
Both Midtown Blue and Midtown Green have existed for two decades, and together the teams have about 40 employees. Recently Midtown Alliance Director of Public Safety Marcus Neville recognized four team members with Excellence in Action awards for their 2019 efforts. Read why each person received this commendation below.
Midtown Green Landscaping and Maintenance Team Member Ike Carter
Always upbeat and full of smiles while in the workplace, Ike is a role model for all of us as to how we conduct ourselves at work. He does his job without complaining day in and day out, and he’s always willing to stay late or work weekends when needed.
Atlanta Police Department Officer Philip Roberson
Officer Roberson covers the midnight shift at Midtown Blue. He patrols aggressively and has assisted on several key arrests. His diligent actions during the early morning hours help keep our district safe.
Midtown Blue Public Safety Officer Chandral Pickett
If you live or work in Midtown, you might recognize Midtown Blue Public Safety Officer Chandral Pickett, who often patrols Peachtree by Segway and stops frequently to talk to residents, workers and property managers. Over the past six months, PSO Pickett has also helped six homeless individuals work toward a better life by either assisting them with getting a job, obtaining a place to live or receiving mental health and drug addiction treatment. Read more about PSO Pickettand how she helped a homeless man change his circumstances here.
Midtown Blue Public Safety Officer Byron Watkins
Public Safety Officer Watkins has worked diligently with multiple breakthrough arrests of perpetrators involved in several entering autos, shoplifting and quality of life issues such as indecent exposure. PSO Watkins’ efforts to provide physical and informational assistance to the Atlanta Police Department, have led to key arrests, making Midtown safer. PSO Watkins is also involved with Midtown Blue’s Homeless Outreach Program. Read more about his pre-dawn work to check on homeless people in Midtown here.
The staffers working with Midtown Alliance’s Midtown Blue and Green teams work hard behind-the-scenes to ensure that Midtown is an exceptional place to live, work and visit. So give them a wave or say thanks next time you see them around the district!
Read more about the “by-the-numbers” impact of these and other Midtown Alliance programs in our 2019 highlights story.