"Matt has demonstrated the intellectual ability needed

to succeed academically and the character necessary to be

an outstanding officer in our armed forces," said Coverdell.

"We should all be very proud of what he embodies for the future of

our state and our country."

Lisa Hammett of Fayetteville, a

pre-pharmacy student at Gordon College, has been

accepted into the Mercer University Doctorate of

Pharmacy program. Hammett, married and the mother of a 3-year-old,

works at CVS. She will begin classes at Mercer next fall and will

have four years of classes and internships before graduating

from Pharmacy School.

Lt. Christopher A. Stansell with the Fayette

County Fire Department has completed a 120-hour course in

Supervision conducted by the General Instruction Division of the

Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

Training objectives seek to develop and enhance the

knowledge, skill and ability of supervisors. Students who complete

this course meet the training requirements for Supervisory

Certification by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta's Fayette

County Advisory Board recently recognized the following volunteers

for their work in the community:

Amy Nix , Fayette County Dept. of Fire and

Emergency Services; recognized for her work as a firefighter and

trainer; September Volunteer of the Month.

Edwina Griffin , Fayette Thrift Shop Inc.; nominated

for her work as treasurer; October Volunteer of the Month.

Claire Barge , American Cancer Society; nominated

for her performance of clerical duties in the ACS office;

November Volunteer of the Month.

Nancy Blair , a parent volunteer with the Fayette

County School System; recognized as Volunteer of the Month

for December.

Carrie Walker , a senior education major at

Wesleyan College, has been named to Who's Who Among Students

in American Universities and Colleges. Walker, a graduate

of McIntosh High School, received the 1998 Emma Louise

Anderson and James Ernest Bledsoe Scholarship and was a

1998 dean's list scholar.

She is the daughter of James and Pamela Walker of

Peachtree City.

Michael Desmond , son of Leslie and David Dukes

of Peachtree City, recently completed the 10-week Georgia

Law Enforcement Training Course in Tifton. Desmond, a 1994

graduate of McIntosh High School, is an officer with the

Valdosta Police Department. He has a bachelor's degree in

criminal justice from Valdosta State University.

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