Hall County’s KayLynn Samples graduated from Chestatee High School in May with a keen understanding of the soft skills that will make her successful in the workforce, thanks to GeorgiaBEST, the Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) soft skills certification program. Last week, Samples was recognized as the GeorgiaBEST Student of the Year by State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler and the Georgia State Employer Committee during their annual conference in Savannah. The Brenau University freshman received a $1,000 scholarship and special plaque for her honors.