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Former Weaver resident and 1984 graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Kathy McMinn was presented the 2008 Bill Hartman Award for outstanding lifetime achievement of a UGA graduate. McMinn excelled in track and field at Weaver High School. As a senior, she established an Alabama High School Athletic Association indoor record in the 60-yard low hurdles. McMinn's real sports passion was gymnastics. She competed with the Anniston YMCA's Saltos Club, coached by Noma Gant, until she completed high school. In 1980, McMinn was No. 1 All-Around in the state championship meet, leading Saltos to the state championship. McMinn's abilities earned her a scholarship to the University of Georgia. She was All-SEC, All-Region, All-American and Academic All-American each of her four years. As a senior in 1984, she was Southeastern Conference All-Around Champion. McMinn completed her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She was inducted into the Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. McMinn is the daughter of Patsy McMinn of Weaver and the late Ray McMinn. She currently lives and works in Atlanta.