Georgia Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Sarah-Anne Payne received a Certificate of Commendation and a “gold bar” signifying her rank from retired Lt. Col. Brian J. Austin of the Georgia Mountain Chapter, Military Officers Association of America. The presentation was made on May 5 during commissioning and graduation ceremonies at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega.  Payne is the daughter of Teressa and Kenny Payne of Murrayville.