Dr. Lugar graduated from Auburn University Veterinary School in 1988 and built the New Georgia Animal Hospital with her husband, Billy. They have two children, Will, who is currently living and working in Chicago and Cassie, a freshman at Kennesaw State University. The New Georgia Animal Hospital began as a small renovated home serving the community of New Georgia and Paulding County in 1997. Dr. Lugar has been named Veterinarian of the Year by the Georgia Humane Society and is an active volunteer in her church and community. Her favorite hobbies are knitting, sewing and power walking. Pictured above with Dr. Lugar is Emmett, one of her favorite barn cats. She has a wonderful three-legged lab named Luke, her daughter’s horse, Penny, our miniature donkey, Ellie, plus lots of fresh eggs from the chickens that keep everyone busy on the Lugar farm.

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Dr. Alexander joined the practice in January of 2017. She is a Cartersville GA native but is now proud to call Dallas her home. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Georgia and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She is a member of the AVMA and GVMA .Dr. Alexander is married to her husband Seth and their family consists of 2 Aussies, a yellow lab, a cat, a horse and even a cute little mini pig named Pearl. Dr. Alexander has been a wonderful addition to our New Georgia family and enjoys making a difference in people’s lives by caring for and helping their pets.

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Our Support Team

Candace Moore

Reception/Technician

Liz Davis

Groomer

Liz started at The New Georgia Animal Hospital back in November of 2007 as our in-house Groomer. She has been grooming and pampering clients’ pets for the past 13 years and would love to show off her skills with your pet. Liz is married to Chris Davis and has quite a menagerie of animals at her house including two dogs, Maggie and JD and her cats, Connor and Seamus. Her children, Hagan and Roxie, round out the complete household and naturally spending time with her family is her favorite thing to do.

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Adrienne Higginbotham

Kennel Technician

Adrienne joined us in January of 2010 working in the kennel and later as a Veterinary Assistant. She is married to Conor Higginbotham and has two children, Brandon and Bryce. When you visit the clinic you will probably find Adrienne in the kennel doing what she loves best, giving baths to all of the wonderful animals. And when she finally heads home she is greeted by her own pets, Jade, a lab/chow mix and two cats, Taz and Tigress. Adrienne loves playing board games and spending time with her family.

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Kimberly Hale

Reception

Kimberly has served as one of our Receptionists since 2012 and specializes in learning as much as she can about our clients’ pets and their endless pet stories. This is her way of personalizing customer service and providing a comfortable experience for owners and their pets. Kimberly loves spending her leisure time with her husband and family, reading, cooking and watching movies. Her four cats, Tum-Tum, Zen, Sookie and Cheezy fill up the rest of her free time. Kimberly also has a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.

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Kelley Ann Lucas

Groomer

Kelley Ann has been with The New Georgia Animal Hospital since December of 2015. She has been grooming pets for over 19 years and is a wonderful addition to our staff. Her goal is to make your pets feel stylistic and proud of their new do's. Kelley Ann has a very sweet son, Ethan, who has inherited his mom's love of animals. They have two cats, Tobey and Orangie, as well as two dogs, Sophie and Jake. She is married to Chuck Buckner and when she is not pampering your pets or playng with her own darlings, Kelley Ann enjoys yard sale shopping with Ethan in hopes to find old treasures.