Atlanta, GA - With aggressive growth in the year 2004 - Country Hearth Inns announced the promotion of Jason Yarbrough to Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for the Country Hearth Inn Franchise System, a limited-service lodging chain. Mr. Yarbrough will be responsible for all phases of franchise sales and development and will oversee the expanding sales force. Yarbrough, who previously served as Senior Franchise Sales Developer and is a ten-year industry veteran and has been with Country Hearth Inns since 2001. In

Jason Yarbrough

"Jason has done a tremendous job. We look forward to his future involvement in the aggressive growth of Country Hearth Inn and in his expanded role as Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development" said Doug Collins, president of Buckhead America Corporation.

Country Hearth Inns are mid-priced, limited-service hotels that serve both the corporate traveler and vacationer. The hotels combine the homey atmosphere of a bed-and-breakfast, including attributes such as warm decor, a complimentary "InnCredible Breakfast, manager's reception and free local telephone calls, with the conveniences of a modern hotel.

There are currently 50+ Country Hearth Inns with an additional 10 locations in various stages of development. The Country Hearth Inn lodging system is owned and operated by Buckhead America Corporation.