The Council

The Georgia Council on Aging was created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1977. Council members are appointed by the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House and the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. The Council has twenty members, including ten consumers and ten service providers. Members are chosen to represent all older Georgians. They are selected to ensure that minorities, low-income, rural, urban and public and private organizations are included. 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead

Current Council Members:

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Kenneth Brooks /Cochran

Rachel Hilliard, Secretary/ Eastman

Kay Hind/ Albany

Vicki V. Johnson, Chair/ Cumming

Joan T. Keenan, Senior Week Chair/ Ball Ground

Kathy Keith, CO-AGE Chair/ Jesup

Maureen Kelly, Legislative Chair/ Lawrenceville

Ruth L. Lee/ Tifton

Lorene Lindsey/ Locust Grove

Patti Lyons/ Savannah

Tony Marshall/ Stockbridge

Dr. Adrienne Mims, MD MPH/ Atlanta

Norma Jean Morgan/ Clyo

Melba Paulk-Veazey/ Ocilla

Sharise Thurman/ Lithia Springs

Mr. John Rhodes, Treasurer/ Ellijay

Fred Watson/ Fayetteville

Ann G. Williams/ Atlanta

Ashton Windham/ Marshallville