Board of Health

For over a century, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the 159 County Boards of Health, and the 18 District Health Directors have shared responsibility for Georgia’s public health functions, policies, programs and standards. Each partner plays an important role to serve the people of Georgia and achieve our common public health goals: to prevent disease, injury and disability; to promote health and well-being; and to prepare for and respond to disasters.

Boards of Health are made up of elected or appointed individuals from every walk of life who care about the public’s well-being. They function as the eyes and ears of their community, acting at the county level to serve local needs, examine resources, and advocate for public health programs. A board has several responsibilities, including:

• Adopting public health rules and regulations for the county
• Enforcing all laws pertaining to health
• Presenting and approving health budget to the county commission
• Providing policy guidance to the District Health Director
• Acting as a link to local government, community resources, and partners such as hospitals, health care providers, businesses and civic leaders

Clayton County Board of Health Members

Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry
Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners, CEO

Dr. Henry Anderson IV
Physician

Dr. Lee Adams
Clayton Center Community Service Board

Dr. Sheneaise Ratcliff
Chief of Student Support Services, Clayton Co. Public Schools

Dr. Robert Dolphin
Consumer Advocate

Honorable Dr. Gwendolyn Webb Ellison
Mayor of Forest Park, Largest City Representative

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Meeting and Minutes

The Clayton County Board of Health meetings are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Clayton County Health District located at 1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 on the following dates:

• February 19, 2026
• April 16, 2026
• August 6, 2026 [rescheduled from July 16, 2026]
• October 15, 2026

Current & Past Meeting Minutes