Hawks Ridge Member Wins Seat On Bermuda Parliament

ATLANTA | August 12, 2003 | Hawks Ridge (www.HawksRidge.com), the already legendary private golf club community located just north of Atlanta announced today that one of its prominent members, Michael Dunkley has retained his House of Assembly seat with an impressive 66-percent of votes as the United Bermuda Party representative in Devonshire East. Michael Dunkley is the first Member of Parliament for Devonshire East under its new constituent boundaries.

As a jubilant winner, Dunkley told The Royal Gazette newspaper that he entered politics knowing that there could be surprises. "Just as in life, if you do your homework, then you can limit your surprises," says Dunkley. "I am very pleased that the people of Devonshire East have given me the opportunity to serve them." Dunkley is a landowner, club member, and regular visitor to Hawks Ridge. In the coming months, he will begin plans to build at Hawks Ridge.

About Michael Dunkley

Michael Dunkley is the chief executive officer of Dunkley's Dairy and Island Properties Ltd., and president of The Mid Ocean Club. In each of the past three years, Dunkley has been recognized by the Best of Bermuda Gold Awards as a most effective opposition politician who is extremely dedicated to Bermuda and its people.

About Hawks Ridge

Hawks Ridge is a gated, private golf club community that's conveniently located just North of Atlanta. It offers a limited number of exclusive home sites on lots of one to more than 14 acres. Home prices range between $750,000 and more than $8 million. Hawks Ridge is home to its world-renowned Bob Cupp design, 18-hole par-72 championship golf course. Rated by Golfweek magazine as the second best modern course in Georgia and 24th in America, Hawks Ridge is fast becoming recognized as one of the best golf courses in the world. At this time, residential, local, national, and international memberships are available. For more information, telephone Hawks Ridge at 770-205-6889, or visit its Web site at www.HawksRidge.com.

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Editor Note: Interviews and images are available upon request.