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As I mentioned yesterday, at NECSS I gave a talk, Whither the antivaccine movement in the Age of Trump? At the time, I only knew the identity of one of the most important public health figures appointed by President Donald Trump, and that's Scott Gottleib, the man appointed to be FDA Commissioner. As I noted when his name first came up as a candidate for this position, antivaxers weren't going to like it. Why? One reason is because Gottlieb is the ultimate pharma shill, if such a thing exists. Another reason is that he is very pro-vaccine. This amuses me when I consider the high hopes antiva...

Parkinson’s Support group to meet Feb. 16 Special to The Oak Ridger PK Hope is Alive Parkinson’s Support group invites everyone to a monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. on Zoom.   The speaker will be Amanda Appolini of the Georgia Chapter of the Parkinson’s Foundation, according to a news release. She will be discussing the most recent study of Genetics (GENEration) and the possible links to Parkinson’s.  The group will also update the status of vaccinations and news on Nordic Walking. Just go to website, www.pkhopeisalive.com, and click the link to join the meeting. Jo...

The City of Suwanee has named a new police chief and a new city clerk following the recent retirements of two 20+ year city employees.  Cass Mooney, who had served as deputy chief for the Suwanee Police Department, took the reins as chief of police on Feb. 1, 2021. He fills a position left vacant by the retirement of Mike Jones. Jones spent 23 years with the City of Suwanee and a total of 47 years in law enforcement, according to a statement from city officials. During Jones' tenure, the Suwanee Police Department more than doubled in size. The department was accredited by the Commission on...

Reply 01/27/2021 The City of Suwanee is both happy and sad to announce the retirement of two beloved 20+ year employees, whose contributions have been integral to the success of our community. Subscribe After 23 years of service to the city and a total of 47 years in law enforcement, Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones has announced his retirement. During his tenure, the Suwanee Police Department has more than doubled in size. The department became accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2010 – one of just 56 in Georgia – and in 2016, the department was ...

Alzheimers Asso. offers virtual resource fair for caregivers Alzheimer's Association (Source: AP) By Dave Miller | January 18, 2021 at 2:10 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 2:10 PM ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter is hosting a statewide Caregiver Resource Fair, a virtual three-hour program that will help Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers find local resources and talk to experts who can explain and give more insight into the many programs available in the state of Georgia. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 30 at 9:30 a.m. The three-hour...