Fulton County Chief Probate Court Judge Kenya Johnson shares the story of a woman who'd married a gentleman from another country. According to Judge Johnson, the woman who just days earlier had entered into matrimony wanted to pull out of the marriage. "She wanted to pull it back, because she found out that he had an entire family elsewhere." But once you've signed on the dotted line and say 'I do' says Johnson, "we are quick to process that so the wedding was already on the books."
Know who you're marrying is among the advice as Johnson and Fulton County Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk prepare to provide free weddings on Valentine's Day. “We are eager to join with the Probate Court to expand the options for our community,” said Judge Kirk. “During COVID we limited our wedding service to Thursdays, but after two years, this is not a day we could miss."
The ceremonies will be performed from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Fulton County Government Atrium located at 141 Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta. 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 make an appointment and learn how to obtain a marriage license, visit https://fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/probate-court/2022-valentines-day-weddings