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Fulton County to Host Free Wedding Ceremonies to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Couples will be able to freely say ‘I Do’ all day on February 14!

It will once again be all about love on Valentine’s Day in Fulton County. Chief Probate Judge Kenya Johnson will perform free wedding ceremonies on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

The ceremonies will be performed from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fulton County Courthouse in Courtroom 9G at 185 Central Avenue, SW in downtown Atlanta.

“During this special time, my office is honored to be able to be part of this big day for couples,” said Judge Johnson. “Even during this pandemic, love prevails, and we are excited to offer socially distanced ceremonies to a limited number of couples who choose to say, ‘I Do’ on this special day.”

Couples are required to schedule a time to walk down the aisle through court administration. Participants must bring their marriage license from probate court and a valid photo ID.

To obtain a marriage license, both applicants must appear in person at Fulton County Probate Court during regular weekday business hours.

Probate Court will offer additional weekend operating hours for couples on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to obtain marriage licenses in advance of their day of love. To apply for a marriage license on Saturday, February 11, applicants must enter the Fulton County Government Center at 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia.

Each couple may invite up to 10 guests to view the ceremony in person. COVID protocols will be followed strictly. In-person attendees will be required to always wear masks and practice social distancing protocols.

To make an appointment for your February 14 Wedding Day Ceremony, and learn how to obtain a marriage license, visit https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/probate-court

For more information on marriage license requirements in Georgia, visit FultonProbateGa.org

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Fulton County Approves Budget for Reparations Task Force

The research task force is believed to be the first-ever county-led reparations group to receive funding.

ATLANTA – Funding for the Fulton County Reparations Task Force has officially been approved. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners moved forward to include funding in the 2023 budget for the task force during a 4 to 3 vote during its January 18 meeting. The budget was approved for $250,000 after a preliminary cycle of research that was completed over the course of more than a year.

The Reparations Task Force serves as an advisory body to the Board of Commissioners to investigate and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding priorities, objectives, and policies which will support the revitalization, preservation, and stabilization of the Black/African American population in Fulton County in the form of reparations.

“It’s a decision that shows that this county is not only aware, but cares about the work being done by the Reparations Task Force,” said District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. “This is important work being done by volunteers who are all passionate about an issue facing every African American not only in Fulton County, but around this country.”

"It was a great victory to secure a majority vote from the Board of Commissioners granting $250,000 to perform an empirical-based study and a feasibility study,” said Task Force Advisory Board Chair Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado. “Qualitative and quantitative data will allow the Task Force to critically examine the ways slavery, Jim Crow, and Urban Renewal denied African Americans opportunities to acquire personal, pollical, and economic autonomy. Recommendations will be offered based on the empirical evidence. The feasibility study will demonstrate how Fulton County can support the recommendations made by the Task Force."

Commissioner Arrington, along with several other Commissioners including Natalie Hall of District 4 and Khadijah Abdur-Rahman of District 5 have all come out as strong advocates for the Reparations Task Force. Established in 2021, the Task Force is comprised of 14 members.

"Considering this is the birth county, city, and state of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., prior to his assassination, reparations for slavery were one of Dr. King's top priorities,” said Task Force Advisory Board Vice Chair Marcus Coleman. “With that understanding, Fulton County is on the right side of history for monetarily honoring the continuation of his work."

"Researchers Olivia Reneau and John Wright were also instrumental in presenting case studies for the Task Force's report,” said Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado. “The preliminary research examines slavery, the impact of eminent domain on residents of Bagley Park, and the history of convict labor camps throughout Fulton County. The research team has retrieved more than 4,600 documents thus far."

For more Fulton County news, sign up for the weekly e-newsletter at https://goo.gl/Nb1L84. You can also visit Fulton County’s website at www.fultoncountyga.gov or connect with Fulton County government on Twitter at or Facebook at .

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