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Surprise! Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell weds at 89

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By Jennifer Brett
Sept 21, 2016

Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell is 89. His sweetheart, the former Sandra Gordy, is 70. They exchanged vows, rings, and then a kiss today in a double-ring ceremony almost no one knew about . Here are highlights:

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