Based on 1999 figures, Jameson ranked as one of the 100 best performing companies in Georgia weighing five variables: revenue, return on equity, year - over - year revenue change, change in profit margin, and total return on investment.
 

In a letter written to Jameson�s CEO, Tom Kitchin, Atlanta Journal Publisher Roger S. Kintzel states, �Your company�s winning performance over the last year has been outstanding.  Due to exceptional strategic planning, operational efficiency and effective marketing, it has produced consistently strong profit margins, revenue growth and return on equity.  In addition, your success has increased employment for Georgians and provided valuable resources to the greater community we share.�

�I am pleased to report that 1999 was the most successful growth year in the Company�s history,� stated CEO, Tom Kitchin.  �Our management team met the challenge of growing the Jameson Inn brand in a highly competitive marketplace and also successfully acquired a second brand, Signature Inns.�

�1999 saw record funds from operations and dividends and the year 2000 promises to set a record also for opening new Jameson Inns,� continued Kitchin.  �Jameson Inns now has locations in nine southeastern states and will pursue its contiguous state growth pattern as we expand into Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana and Virginia.  We are making significant capital improvements to several Signature Inns, and we continue to evaluate opportunities to expand this brand also.�

Jameson Inns, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that develops and owns the Jameson Inn and Signature Inn brands.  Jameson Inns are colonial-style, limited service hotel properties in the Southeast.  Signature Inns are larger, limited service hotel properties primarily in the Midwest.  There are currently 118 operating inns with over 7,300 rooms and 20 new Jameson Inns under construction.

Shares of common stock trade on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol �JAMS.�