ABOUT US

The Good Shepherd Clinic was envisioned by Dr. Mark Weaver, the Organizing Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, Georgia. Seeing a need in the community, Dr. Weaver and the church congregation first provided holiday meals and later started a community café to help local residents. As their outreach expanded, Dr. Weaver proposed opening a healthcare clinic for those without health insurance. Church members supported this idea and worked together to create an important clinic for the people of Dawson County.

Finally, in September 2009, the clinic proudly opened its doors in the basement of the church, featuring three exam rooms and an office space where Prescription Assistance volunteers diligently worked during clinic hours to help provide essential free prescription assistance to the patients of the clinic.

In 2010, the clinic lost its visionary, Dr. Weaver, to a fatal brain aneurysm, but his vision lives on. An expanded Board of Directors, drawing on talented volunteers from within the community, has helped lead the clinic to its current status as a vitally important part of the community.

HISTORY OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC

Now located in modern facilities at 200 Dawson Commons Circle, Suite 200 in Dawsonville, an expanded wider range of services includes general medical care; basic dental care; women’s Wellness screening; prescription assistance; eye exams and glasses; and information, referral and advocacy for health and support services. The clinic does not provide emergency care or treat chronic pain requiring narcotics.

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

David K. Moore, MD

Dr. Moore is the Clinic's Medical Director and volunteers as Family Practitioner at the clinic. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Having over 43 years of diverse experience, he practiced in Helen, Cleveland and, for 21 years in Cumming as part of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center physician group. He is board certified in family practice and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice.
Dr. Paul J Behrmann, MD

Dr. Paul J Behrmann is an Internal Medicine Specialist and volunteers at Good Shepherd in Dawsonville, Georgia. He graduated with honors from University of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1975. Having more than 50 years of diverse experiences, especially in INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Behrmann is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo. Dr. Paul J Behrmann was a member the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc. until his retirement in 2019.
Vicky McMillan, Family Nurse Practitioner

Vickie received her BS in Nursing, Cum Laude, and Master of Science from University of Central Florida. Vickie was formerly Nurse practitioner at Wellstar Physician Group, Perimeter North Family Medicine, and Kaiser Permanete Townpark in Primary Care and Internal Medicine. She serviced on the faculty of UCF School of Nursing as clinical instructor from 1992-1997. Vickie holds the honor of Who’s Who in Nursing. Vickie resides in Cumming, GA.
Dara Spector, Family Nurse Practitioner
DR. C.B. Lokesh, MDr, Psychiatrist

BOARD OF DIRECTIORS

OFFICERS

bob anderson, pharmd

Dr. Anderson received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy at Purdue University; his Doctor’s degree from the University of Kentucky; and completed his Residency at the Albert B. Chandler Medical Center inLexington. Dr. Anderson is a retired professor of Clinical andAdministrative Sciences at Atlanta’s Mercer University’s SouthernSchool of Pharmacy, and Professor Emeritus from Mercer University. Bob is a licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing pharmaco therapeutic care of patients, by developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying complex treatment plans, providing advanced level education and consultation, and collaborating with other health professionals in the management of therapy. He is a popular Smoke Signals columnist in Big Canoe where he gives common sense advice on medications in his column, "Ask the Pharmacist."
Board responsibilities: Board Chair, Counselor & Clinic Pharmacist
MICHELE KRUMM

Michele Krumm is the Owner and Benefits Specialist of Krumm Agency, LLC. She is licensed in health, life, property and casualty in Georgia and surrounding states. Her agency offers group and individual health insurance options to Dawson County and surrounding areas. Michele is very active member of the community. Dawson County Rotarian since 2023, on the Board of Directors and chair for Rotary Rodeo of Dawson County; Dawson County High School Interact Sponsor; Dawson County Chamber of Commerce where she served as an Ambassador. Michele and her husband are members of Local Church. It is her passion in life to love, impact and support all people that God puts in her path and to always focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable as we are taught in the Bible.
Board Responsibilities: Vice Chair, Fundraising & Counselor
Margie M. O’Byrne

Margie graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science. She spent her career at Pacesetter Steel Service and retired in 2000 as a VP. Margie serves as a volunteer at the clinic obtaining cost-free medications from pharmaceutical companies for clinic patients.
Board responsibilities: Board Secretary, Director of Prescription Assistance, and Past Board Chair
MARY POPE, EA

Mary graduated from Augusta State University with a BA in Accounting. She is a partner and tax accountant with McKenzie Pape & Company, LLC Accounting firm, and previous owner of Business Solutions of North Georgia, LLC. She also worked in accounting with MedQuest & Associates and Suntrust. Mary served as Financial officer for the former non-profit Ric Rack of Dawsonville.
Board responsibilities: Treasurer and Financial Committee Chair

board members

CARLA BOUTIN

Carla is a graduate of North Georgia College & State University with a BS degree in Education. She is a small business owner in Dawson County representing State Farm Insurance Companies as an Agent for over 25 years. She has been a member of the Rotary Club of Dawson County since 2003, serving as club President in 2012-2013. She is actively involved in the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce having previously served as a board member for 5 years, including Chairman of the Board. She was the recipient of the 2015 Don Gordon Business Leader of the Year award by the Chamber of Commerce for her leadership in the business community. She is currently serving in her third year as a board member for The Bowen Center for the Arts. Carla has been married to Charles, her better half, for 24 years. She attends church at FreeChapel.
Board Responsibilities: Board Member and Business Fundraising
DEBRA H. DUKE, MHA, CRA

Ms. Duke is a Healthcare Executive Consultant with over 30 years of academic and not-for-profit experience, leading hospital and physician practice operations in a multi-hospital system. She is currently Director, Client Services for SG&A Services, LLC, responsible for client services to include needs assessment, project structural review, and development of consultative services needed by clients. From 1998-2017 she served as Executive Director of Imaging, Neurosciences, Bariatric, Oncology Service Lines forNortheast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA. Prior to that she served as Administrator of Radiology/Cardiology at Emory Clinic in Atlanta, GA. She received a Bachelors of Medical Science degree from Emory University, Atlanta, GA and a Masters of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of St. Francis, Chicago, IL. Ms.Duke is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, is Founding Chair of Rotarian of Hall County, and is an Advisory Board Member of Lanier Technical College.
Board Responsibilities: Board Member, Grants Committee & Counselor
CHRIS CONOWAL

Chris graduated with Bachelor of Science inPolitical Science/Pre-law from University of North Georgia, obtained Juris Doctor (JD) in John Marshall Law School 2004-2007. He currently practices as family & criminal attorney with Conowal~Welch~Womack, LLC. 2007-present. Served as Operations Specialist, First Class in US Navy02/1993–06/2003. He serves as the public announcer for Dawson County Schools; Varsity Football and Basketball.
Board Responsibilities: Board Legal Counsel
Joseph F. Fortune, Jr.

Joe is a graduate of Georgia State University and the American Institute of Banking. He worked for Trust Company of Georgia (SunTrust). Joe worked for The Coca-Cola Company for 29 years before retiring. Joe has 12+ years of experience working in free clinics. Joe served on the Board of Christian City (Union City GA), Good Samaritan in Jasper, Ga, as well as Good Shepherd.
Board Responsibilities: Member and Volunteer Coordinator
THOMAS HARTER

Tom earned his BS in Engineering and MS in Operations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology. During his career he was President of Engineering Associates, specializing in telecommunications and state of the art technologies from 1986 to 2015. He sold this company to Quanta Services in 2015. Resigning in 2020 as Vice President, Tom started a new company, Harter Management Group, LLC, a telecom engineering firm. Toms was past president of the Association of Communication Engineers, Dawson Co. Tiger Touchdown Club and participated in the Dawson Community Corale for 10 years. He attends Bethel United Methodist Church where he is Chair of the Church Council.
Board Responsibilities: Fundraising Committee, Nominating Committee, Par Board Chair
Tony Holtzclaw

Tony is pastor of the Harmony Baptist Church in Dawsonville and works with Universal Roofing & Construction as Commercial Director. He also owns Holtzclaw Metals, LLC. Tony is active in the community in recreational football and CEO of the Dawson County High School Tiger Touchdown Club.
Board Responsibilities: Board Member & Community Liaison
WARREN KING

Warren graduated with BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg School). He spent 36 years with BP/Amoco and was President and CEO of ARCO Polypropylene LLC and Managing Director of Singapore Aromatics, a joint venture with Exxon. After retirement from BP, Warren started WJKing& Associates. Over the last few years Warren has served as a lecturer in the Cottrell School of Business at UNG. His community service has included board and leadership positions in the Rotary Club, Bowen Art Center, Ric Rack, Wee Books, and the Georgia State Board for the Arts.
Board Responsibilities: Board Member & Fundraising
DAVID MOORE, MD

Dr. Moore graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He practiced in Helen, Cleveland and, for the past 21 years, in Cumming as part of theNortheast Georgia Medical Center physician group. He is board certified in family practice and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice.
Board responsibilities: Medical Director & Counselor
Audra Myers, MS, APRN, NP-C

Audra received her BS in Nursing, Cum Laude, and Master of Science from University of North Georgia. She is a current Lecturer Simulation Specialist, in Nursing at UNA. Audra was formerly Nurse practitioner at Pandya Medical Center, Good News Clinic and RN in the Intensive Care Unit of NGMC. Audra lives in Dawsonville with her husband, Alex Myers, Chief Magistrate Judge of Dawson County, and 2 children.
Board Responsibilities: Board Member, Nurse Practitioner & Counselor
BOBBY NORRIS

Bobbie received his BS in Exercise Science from University of North Georgia, and MBA in Healthcare Management from Brenau University. Bobbie comes with eighteen years of experience in healthcare management working for Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) where he is Vice President of Operations whom he has been with since 2007, starting out as manager of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Bobbie holds PCCC & PCMH Certification.
Board Responsibilities: Board Member, Hospital Expert & Counselor
April N. Oliver

April is a Vice President and Relationship Manager with United Community Bank, bringing over 10 years of experience in the banking industry. She specializes in retail and business lending, with a background that spans both branch banking and wealth management. April is a graduate of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2025 and has proudly served as a Chamber Ambassador since 2024. She lives in Dahlonega with her three children and is honored to support her Dawson County community through her role on the board of the Good Shepherd Clinic.
Board Responsibilities: Fundraising & Counselor
David J. Robertson

David is the Independent Branch Leader and Financial Consultant of Charles Schwab, 2019 to present in Dawsonville with 33 years of experience. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Physical Education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. David and his wife Nancy live in Dawsonville GA. As well as serving on the Board of Good Shepherd, David is also Chairman of the Board of Historic Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, Board member of Dahlonega Healing Herds Sanctuary and a Dahlonega Sunrise Rotarian.
Board Responsibilities: Fundraising & Counselor

EMERITUS

Larry W. Anderson, DO, FACOFP

Dr. Anderson practices Family Medicine in Dawsonville, Georgia and is associate professor of clinical medicine at the Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Georgia College and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at University Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Anderson is board certified in osteopathic family medicine and was a reviewer for both the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners and the Georgia Medical Care Foundation. Dr. Anderson also serves as Chair of the County Board of Health in Dawson County. Founding Physician of the Clinic.

Board Responsibilities: Member Emeritus, Clinic Volunteer and Counselor

Dwight R. Weathers, DDS, MSD

Dr. Weathers received his pre-dental education at Emory, his DDS and MSD degrees from Emory University School of Dentistry. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Weathers held many positions at the Emory dental School, including Chairman of the Department of Oral Pathology, and Dean of the dental school from 1985-1992. He is author of 70+ peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters, and has lectured internationally.

Board Responsibilities: Member Emeritus and Counselor

JEAN A. WEATHERS

Ms. Weathers served 26 years as Senior Legal Assistant with an insurance defense law firm. She is past Vice President and Chairman of the Continuing Education Committee of the Georgia Association of Legal Assistants. She has been involved with organized dentistry involving the Alliance of the Georgia and American Dental Associations, and the Alliance of the Northern District Dental Society. She has served as alliance legislative chair at the state, local and national levels and received the prestigious ADA ADPAC Award. Jean is a recipient of the ANDDS Meritorious Service Award and theAADA Thelma J. Neff Distinguished Service Award.

Board Responsibilities: Member Emeritus and Counselor

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KAY PARRISH

Kay studied nursing at the University of Alabama and Florida State. She subsequently attended Georgia State University and earned a BS in Accounting. She began her career with Ernst & Young in the IT department and later East Coast Facility Manager. Afterwards, Kay held leadership positions with two companies where she managed administration and the accounting functions. Currently Kay is Executive Director of the clinic.

Board Responsibilities: Presents a stewardship report at each board meeting and answers questions, Counselor