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altname   >> LANDRY MERKISON, an assistant chief of emergency services with Clayton County (GA) Fire and Emergency Services, received a scholarship from Columbia Southern University (CSU) and the Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association. The scholarship covers tuition for up to 24 months for one specific online degree program. Merkison plans to use the scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fire science administration. The Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association is a CSU learning partner whose members receive a learning partnership grant which allows any partner’s employees/members to save 10 percent on tuition. www.ColumbiaSouthern.edu. (888) 785-3006.

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