Board of Health

Meetings

• 12:30 pm
• 2nd Thursday of each quarter (4 times a year)
• 310 N River Street
  Calhoun, GA 30701
• Email Lisa Crowder or call 706-624-1444, ext. 1 for more information.

Members

• Dr. Kimberly Fraker
  Term: While County School Superintendent
  Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Education
• Dr. Joseph Joyave
  Chief Medical Officer, Advent Health Gordon
  6 Year Term Expiring on December 31, 2028
  Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
• Dr. Teru Lapaquette, MD (Dentist or Nurse)
  6 Year Term Expiring on December 31, 2023
  Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
• Kent Lawson
  6 Year Term Expiring on December 31, 2027
  Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
• Lisha Nichelson
  6 Year Term Expiring on December 31, 2022
  Appointing Authority: City of Calhoun
• Jimmy Palmer
  Term: While City Mayor
  Appointing Authority: City of Calhoun
• Bruce Potts
  Term: While Gordon County Commissioner
  Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners

Overview

The Gordon County Board of Health is responsible for evaluating the health needs and resources of Gordon County, developing programs, activities and facilities responsive to those needs, and securing compliance or enforcing all applicable rules, regulations, and laws.