Fulton Commission Chair Praises Marriage Equality Ruling

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Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Eaves expressed his “enthusiastic support” for the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the marriage equality case, Obergefell v. Hodge.

The Probate Court of Fulton County, under the leadership of Judge Pinkie T. Toomer, will begin issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples effective immediately, Eaves stated.

“The Court reaffirmed what so many of us in Fulton County have long believed,” Chairman Eaves said on Friday. “This community has long worked on behalf of supporting equal rights for all of our citizens. I am overjoyed to see that belief reflected by the nation’s highest court.”

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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners at its June 3 meeting approved a resolution sponsored by Eaves and Commissioner Joan P. Garner, urging the Probate Court to begin preparations for the historic ruling.

The Probate Court prepared for this ruling by making needed modifications to the marriage license application in advance of the Supreme Court decision.

Three Fulton County Probate Court office locations issue marriage licenses. These are located at:

• Fulton County Courthouse, 136 Pryor Street, Suite C-230, Atlanta
• North Fulton Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 225, Sandy Springs
• South Fulton Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 218, College Park

Individuals with questions about the marriage license process may go online to http://fultoncountyga.gov/fcprobate-marriage-license or call (404) 613-4583 or (404) 612-4640.

The fee for couples who have not received pre-marital counseling is $56, payable in cash only (no bills larger than $20). The fee for couples who have a certificate indicating that they have completed approved pre-marital counseling is $16.

For the convenience of individuals who wish to be married the date of the ruling, a mass wedding ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. in Assembly Hall of the Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta.

This ceremony will include participation from a number of judges from the Fulton County courts, including the Probate Court, Superior Court, State Court and Probate Court.

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