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An Atlanta native, George received both his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Summit University.

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George Henry Patterson is an Atlanta native. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in civil engineering from Summit University.

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George Henry Patterson is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Summit University. He lives in McDonough, Georgia.

His work with planning and construction includes notable humanitarian and natural disaster relief missions. During his deployment in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, George led the construction of all haul roads for unit movement in Iraq. He retired from the Army in September 2002 as Sergeant First Class.

He retired from the Army in September 2002 as Sergeant First Class. George has served Henry County in various capacities since 2002, first as a Development Inspector, and most recently as the Building Department Director from 2007 until his retirement in 2020.

As Building Director, he was responsible for compliance inspections, permit issuance, creation of codes and practices, and maintenance of erosion control standards. George’s other roles with Henry County included Civil Engineer III and Director of Environmental Compliance and Plan Review.

George Henry Patterson most recently served as Henry County's Building Department Director before retiring. He previously worked for Henry County as a Development Inspector, Civil Engineer III, and director of environmental compliance and plan review. He also served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class.

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GEORGE PATTERSON, DISTRICT CHAIR

George Patterson of McDonough was elected on November 8, 2022 to represent Henry County for the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District.

George was elected in 2022 to represent Henry County on the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District.

George currently serves as an elected supervisor on the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

As of July 24, 2026, George Henry Patterson did not have a website or any information online.

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As of July 24, 2026, George Henry Patterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

George Henry Patterson is originally from Atlanta. He earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in civil engineering from Summit University. He lives in McDonough.

George most recently served as Henry County's Building Department Director. He previously worked as a development inspector for Henry County and served as a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army from 1982 to September 2002.

George Patterson is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a bachelor 27s degree and a master 27s degree in civil engineering from Summit University. He lives in McDonough, Georgia. 

George is a retired civil engineer and a retired U.S. Army sergeant. He previously worked for Henry County as a development inspector, building department director, civil engineer III, and director of environmental compliance and plan review. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 2002, where he specialized in concrete and asphalt projects. He retired as a sergeant first class. 

George is currently a supervisor for the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

George Patterson is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a bachelor 27s degree and a master 27s degree in civil engineering from Summit University. He lives in McDonough, Georgia.

George is a retired civil engineer and U.S. Army veteran. He served in the Army from 1982 until 2002, specializing in concrete and asphalt projects. He retired as a sergeant first class. After leaving the Army, George worked for Henry County, first as a development inspector and later as the building department director from 2007 until his retirement in 2020. 

George is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Summit University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in civil engineering.

George Patterson is currently District Chair of the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District, representing Henry County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He is chair of the district board.

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A graduate of Savannah State University with a major in environmental science, Mrs. Johnson worked as a
state Environmental Specialist with the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources before being hired by Spalding County in 2008 as their Environmental Coordinator, a
position she retains while serving on the Clayton County District Board.

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission News Release (Feb. 20, 2013) — Kyrishia “Kyri” Johnson sworn in as newest member of Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Kyrishia R Johnson graduated from Savannah State University with a major in environmental science.

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Kyrishia currently works as an environmental coordinator for Spalding County. She previously worked as a state environmental specialist with the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

KYRISHIA "KYRI" JOHNSON

Kyri was also elected on November 8, 2022 to represent Henry County on the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District board. She previously served on the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District board when she was a Clayton County resident, so the Henry County SWCD board was eager to utilize her previous experience as a district supervisor. She is very familiar with the conservation district supervisor roles and responsibilities. Kyri is passionate about natural resource conservation and enjoys serving her community in this role.

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ATHENS, Ga. – Kyrishia “Kyri” Johnson has been sworn-in as the newest District Supervisor on the Clayton
County Soil and Water Conservation District Board following her successful election to a four-year term in
last November’s General Election.

Kyri was elected on November 8, 2022, to represent Henry County on the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District board. She was previously elected to a four-year term as a district supervisor on the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District Board.

Kyrishia was elected on November 8, 2022, to represent Henry County on the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District board. She was previously elected to a four-year term as a district supervisor on the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District Board.

As of July 24, 2026, Kyrishia R Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

“Being elected to me means listening and executing; listening to the citizens and stake holders who attend
meetings, and executing the very best conservation efforts that will benefit our county,” explained Mrs.
Johnson.

Said elected officials should listen to meeting attendees and carry out conservation efforts that benefit the county.

- Said elected officials should listen to meeting attendees and carry out conservation efforts that benefit the county.

Kyrishia R Johnson

As of July 24, 2026, Kyrishia R Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kyri is a natural resource conservationist.

Kyri was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. She previously served on the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District board.

Kyri is a conservation district supervisor. She previously served on the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District board when she was a Clayton County resident.

Kyri was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term on the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District board. She previously served on the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District board.

Isaac Brickman

- The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission was established in the 1930s after the Georgia Dust Bowl. 
- The Commission is in charge of conserving, improving, and protecting Georgia's natural resources, with a focus on soil and water. They run water quality improvement projects, operate and maintain dams, and conduct inspections anytime someone needs to conduct any land-disturbing activities.
- District Supervisors are responsible for providing local representation. District Supervisors work with the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to voice their local county needs.
- District Supervisors hold monthly meetings in their counties where citizens can give input on local resource priorities from state and federal assistance programs. 
- Each county is represented by at least two district supervisors, one appointed and one elected. SWCD Managers are unpaid. 

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