Board of Health

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.

  • Bruce Potts
    Term: While Gordon County Commissioner
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Dr. Kimberly Fraker
    Term: While County School Superintendent
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Education
  • Jimmy Palmer
    Term: While City Mayor
    Appointing Authority: City of Calhoun
  • Dr. Teru Lapaquette, MD (Dentist or Nurse)
    6 Year Term Expiring on 12/31/23
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Dr. Joseph Joyave
    Chief Medical Officer, Advent Health Gordon
    6 Year Term Expiring on 12/31/28
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Kent Lawson
    6 Year Term Expiring on 12/31/27
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners
  • Lisha Nichelson
    6 Year Term Expiring on 12/31/22
    Appointing Authority: City of Calhoun

Meetings are held four times a year at the Gordon County Health Department, located at 310 N. River Street in Calhoun, at 12:30 p.m.  The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each quarter.  Contact Lisa Crowder at 706-624-1444 ext.1 for more information.