Casey and Ashleigh (Mast) Dees of Grovetown announce the birth of their daughter Macey Brooke. She was born April 2 at University Hospital, Augusta. She weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Ron and Terri Mast of Covington. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Betty Dees of Lyons. Great-grandparents are E.R. and Betty Sammons of Oxford and Annie May Sammons of Lyons. Brother to the newborn is Cameron, 2 years old.