Boards, Authorities and Committees
Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia
The Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia was established in 1941 by Georgia Law. In 1998, the General Assembly by local act changed the way appointments are made to the Hospital Authority.
- The Authority consists of nine (9) members
- Appointments to fill vacancies for unexpired terms or for full terms are made by the board of the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia from a list of persons submitted by the governing authority of the County
- By past practice, each district commissioner makes appointment recommendations for two members and the Chairwoman makes recommendations for one member
Term
Members serve three-year terms. Recommendations for appointments are made first by the Board of Commissioners and then appointments are made by the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett.
Meetings
Meetings held the second Monday of the first month of each quarter at Northside-Gwinnett Hospital, 1000 Medical Center Boulevard in Lawrenceville. For more information please contact Creighton Lancaster, clancaster@pkknlaw.com or 770.963.1997.
Qualifications
Members must reside in Gwinnett County.
Responsibilities / Powers
The Authority provides adequate and necessary facilities for medical care and hospitalization within Gwinnett County. A complete list of the Hospital Authority’s functions and powers can be found in O.C.G.A. § 31-7-75.
Contact Information
Creighton Lancaster, clancaster@pkknlaw.com or 770.963.1997
Active Members
| Appointed By | Position | Name | Representing | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairwoman's Appointment | Dr. Prasad Garimella | 09/30/2025 | ||
| District 1 Appointment | A. Keith Carnes, M.D. | 09/30/2026 | ||
| District 1 Appointment | Gregory E Lang | 09/30/2024 | ||
| District 2 Appointment | J. Michael Levengood | 09/30/2026 | ||
| District 2 Appointment | Antonio Molina, Esquire | 09/30/2026 | ||
| District 3 Appointment | Lois A. Love | 09/30/2024 | ||
| District 3 Appointment | Wayne Sikes | 09/30/2025 | ||
| District 4 Appointment | Frances E. Davis | 09/30/2024 | ||
| District 4 Appointment | Iris Hamilton | 09/30/2025 |
