Exhibit 99.1

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                                                  Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2000




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


       ROLLINS, INC. REPORTS STOCK BUY-BACK


         ATLANTA, GEORGIA, January 3, 2003: Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer
         services company (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ROL), reported that during its
         fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002 it had purchased for cash 46,500
         shares of its $1 par value common stock.

         Rollins, Inc. is one of the nation's largest consumer services
         companies. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Orkin Exterminating
         Company, Inc., the Company provides essential pest control services and
         protection against termite damage, rodents and insects to approximately
         1.6 million customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico from over
         400 locations. You can learn more about Orkin by visiting our Web sites
         at www.orkin.com and www.rollinscorp.com.


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