Stephanie Leigh Bales of Monticello and James Ross Hays of Mansfield were united in marriage June 5 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Newborn, with Charlie Edwards, the bride's grandfather, officiating.
It's every woman's perfect day. The dress, the ring, the flowers, the venue, everything must be in place. But for the guests attending wedding after wedding throughout the month of June, the prospect of a sweet treat after the ceremony is often just what they need to make it through the event. And brides are delivering, with wedding cakes getting more and more elaborate, imaginative ...
Adria T. Stokes and Pedro Q. Dennis of Covington were united in marriage May 15 at St. Paul A.M.E. church with Pastor Annette Nash officiating.
Annie Laura Jones of Covington and Travis Mitchell King of Marietta were married March 27 at Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw with the Rev. Brandon Strozier of Columbus officiating.
Beth Ann Hardy and Emory Jason "Jay" Bailey, both of Covington, were united in marriage March 27 at The State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, Athens, with Father Dann Brown of the UGA Episcopal Center officiating.
 Casey Leigh Nunley of Covington and Jonathan Robert Ray Mashburn of Conyers were united in marriage Sept. 12 at the Conyers Church of Christ with Pastor Jeff Johnson officiating.
Sharon Elizabeth Pope of Covington and Grady Thomas Hodges of Mansfield were united in marriage Dec. 12 at Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, Porterdale, with the Rev. James A. Moore officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pope of Covington. The groom is the son of Mrs. Sandra Hodges and the late Mr. Eugene (Bud) Hodges of Mansfield.
 Loyal Johnson and Kirt Ennley, both of Covington, were married Jan. 16 at Magnolia Terrace in Helen. Maid of honor was Christie Powell of Illinois. Best man was Ben Irwin of Dawsonville.
Amber Moon of Mansfield and Zachry Owens of Covington were married Dec. 24 with Judge Henry Baker officiating. The bride is the daughter Tammy and Kevin Bivins and granddaughter of Tony and Brenda Moon. She is the great-granddaughter of Myrtle House and Virginia Walden. The groom is the son of Tony and Tina Owens and grandson of Inez Owens and Don and Joyce Cline.
 Dr. Sheryl Lynn Henderson of Atlanta and Mr. Philip Edward Wait of Atlanta were united in marriage June 6 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Atlanta, with the Rev. Charles Gardner officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Marston of Covington and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Harrison of Anderson, S.C. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Langdon H. Wait of Acton, Mass.
 Stephanie Mason of Covington and Steve Hood of Clarksville were united in marriage Oct. 24 at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Charleston, S.C., with the Rev. John Reeser officiating.
Apryl McCullough and Kyle Gossett were married on Sept. 26 at Christ Cornerstone Church in Covington. Darrell Payne officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Shirley Johnston and Bruce and Sonya McCullough of Covington. The groom is the son of Frank and Carol Gossett of Covington.
 La'Keidra O'lise Hardeman of Covington wed Lee Harris Mitchell III of New Orleans May 23 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Covington. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Eula) Hardeman of Covington and the granddaughter of Ms. Eloise Stenson and the late Mr. Willie B. Smith of Fort Valley and the late Malcolm and Iola Hardeman of Covington. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee (Selarstean) Mitchell ...
 Amanda Payne Baxter and Charles (BJ) Buchanan Bennett Jr. were married July 11 at First Baptist of St. Simons Island. The bride was given in marriage by her father Steve Baxter of Atlanta.
 Lorien Giles of Carrollton and Steven Moran Jr. of Carrollton were married July 25 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Newnan with Father Matt Greathouse officiating.