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Valentine Vows at the Historic Dawson County Courthouse
  
Dawson County Magistrate Court to hold free marriage and vow renewal ceremonies
 
 
The Honorable Judge Lisa Thurmond performs a Valentine vow renewal for Tim and Cathy Satterfield of Dawson County after 28 years of marriage. Photo/Dawson Community News
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01/13/10 (DAWSON COUNTY, GA) Love is in the air in Dawson County. Dawson County Magistrate Court kicks off Valentine weekend with free marriage and vow renewal ceremonies at the Historic Dawson County Courthouse.

Make your special event part of history by holding your wedding or vow renewal ceremony on Friday, February 12, 2010 in the oldest working courthouse in Georgia. Judges will be available from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

The courthouse will feature décor for the occasion and light refreshments will be served. Bring your camera to capture this momentous occasion.

“Last year we performed 15 individual Valentine weddings and vow renewals,” said Chief Magistrate Lisa Thurmond. “We encourage couples to call early.”

A marriage license from Probate Court is required for new marriages. No license is required for vow renewals

Contact the Magistrate Court at 706-344-3730 to schedule your ceremony. Space is limited; please schedule by February 5, 2010.

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