The U.S. Supreme Court's decision today means that gays and lesbians can now be married in Georgia. If you'd like to celebrate this ruling, here are upcoming events in Atlanta this weekend:
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights on June 26, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. For more information, email geinfo@georgiaequality.org or call 404-523-3070
St. Luke's Episcopal Church will host an interfaith celebration of thanksgiving at 7:30 p.m. on June 26, 2015. Area clergy have been invited to participate. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/stlukesatlanta or www.stlukesatlanta.org
Baton Bob's wedding at Park Tavern on June 26, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. Everyone's favorite baton twirler will be celebrating his nuptials this evening. Come celebrate with Baton Bob and Gary after they tie the knot! Tickets are $15 and include 2 drinks, cupcakes and ice cream. This event is a benefit for the American Diabetes Association and Project Open Hand. Find details here.
101 Gay Weddings Georgia-Alabama on June 28, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Celebrity Top Chef Art Smith is bringing his #101GayWeddings event to Atlanta to celebrate the advancement to marriage equality nationwide. Chef Smith, who owns Southern Art and Bourbon Bar in Buckhead, and his husband Jesus will host a mass wedding and reception on Sunday, June 28 for FREE to any LGBT couple who wishes to be married (or renew their vows). Couples will also get to bring two guests. Only 200 tickets are available to the general public. Tickets are $75 with all proceeds going to Georgia Equality. Buy tickets here.
Want to get married right now? Head down to the Fulton County courthouse to participate in the mass wedding ceremony at 1 p.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Fulton County Government Center at 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
To find more events around the state of Georgia, visit georgiaequality.org
If you know of more events or would like to add your event, please leave a comment in the comments section with the appropriate event links and details.
