Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Rook of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Arlynn Marie Rook, to William Matthew Wilbanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. John George Wilbanks II of Gainesville.

Jimmy and Connie Johnson of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Leigh Johnson, to Derrick Michael Waldrup, son of Christine Masson of Fayetteville and James Michael Waldrup of Griffin.

Lindsay Marie Szczepaniec and Martin Terrell Potts were married Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega. Dr. Jim Donovan performed the ceremony.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pippin Jr. of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Pippin, to Russell Coursey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Coursey of Fayetteville.

Mrs. Cathy Prater of Locust Grove and Larry Saheim of Peachtree City announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Laura Anne Saheim, to Christopher Lee Yarbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Toby Baginski of Hoover, Ala.

Kellie Ann FitzPatrick of Peachtree City and Jason Robert Guske of Norcross were married Oct. 5, 2007, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City. The Rev. Edward O’Connor performed the ceremony. A reception followed at Aberdeen Woods Conference Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie H. Bentley of Gwinnett announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Meredith Bentley, to Patrick Joseph Topp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence P. Topp of Peachtree City.

Kristen Diana Clark and Robert Benjamin Clapper were married Dec. 8, 2007, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, New Orleans, La. The Nuptial Mass was officiated by the Most Rev.Oscar H. Lipscomb, Archbishop of Mobile. Concelebrants were the Rev. Richard Hermes, S.J. and the Rev. Peter Bernardi, S.J. of New Orleans, the Rev. Steven Williams and the Rev. William Bry Shields of Mobile, and the Rev. Kevin Peek of Atlanta.

Bill and Dianne Leslie of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 25, 2007. They have been residents of Fayette County for 16 years. The Leslies were honored with a reception on Dec. 30 hosted by their children; Wayne and Angela Leslie of Griffin, Mark and Beth Leslie of Snellville, and Paul and Mary Leslie of McDonough. The reception was held at McDonough Christian Church where their son, Paul, is the senior minister. Shown above with the Leslies is Dr. Maxie Dunnam who officiated at their wedding in 1957 at the First Presbyterian Church in Cedartown. Photo/Special.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Tucker of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Tucker, to Max McKay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McKay of Phenix City, Ala.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Landmark Christian School in Fairburn. She currently is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in special education at Auburn University.

Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Jones of Peachtree City announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Rene Jones, to David John Alonso, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Alonso of Peachtree City.

The bride, daughter of Michael and Gail Pizar of Peachtree City, is a teacher at Butler Elementary School in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.

The groom, son of Bob Weir of Covington and Kippie Shell of Conyers, is in sales with Florida Bath surfaces, also in Santa Rosa Beach.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arthur of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Brieon Marie, to Kenneth Darnell Brandon Jr., of Newport News, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brandon, Sr., also of Newport News.

Thomas M. Jackson of Fayetteville announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of his daughter, Victoria Nicole Jackson, to David Michael Ellison Jr., son of David and Maxine Ellison, also of Fayetteville.

Kym and Sean Leroux of Peachtree City announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Grace Leroux, born Dec. 18, 2007, at Piedmont-Fayette Community Hospital in Fayetteville.

Diane Monet Nobles and Sam Eldakak were married on Dec. 18, 2007. The Rev. Karen Bradberry conducted the wedding.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Frank of York, Pa. She is a paralegal with the law firm of Daley, Koster & LaVallee in Atlanta.

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cox of Johns Creek announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Elizabeth Cox, to David Ladon Watford, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Watford of Fayetteville.

Miss Laura Elizabeth McGahey was married Aug. 11, 2007 to Mr. Charles Martin Van Pelt. The marriage was performed on Drake Field, Peachtree City, by the Rev. Jim Garner.

Joe and Terri Gaspierik of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Gaspierik, to Steven Elliott Smith, son of Allen and Brenda Smith of Fayetteville.

The bride-elect is the grand-daughter of the late Robert and Marian Philmon, the late Joe Gaspierik, and Anna Gaspierik of Fayetteville.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wallace of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Virginia Wallace, to Airman 1st Class Anthony James Prince, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Prince of Peachtree City.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaynor of Fayetteville and Mrs. Carolyn O’Quinn of Griffin announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Gaynor, to Michael Henry Barwinski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barwinski of Monroe, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ramos of Princeville, Ill. announce the engagement of their daughter, Yvonne Maria Ramos, to Ralph Kevin Hendrix Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hendrix of Peachtree City.

Robert and Rebecca Morgan announce the birth of their son, Riley Craig Morgan, born at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Dec.

Bill and Susan Marine of Clarksville, Tenn. announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Michelle Marine, to Matthew Ryan Farrell, son of Randy and Victoria Farrell of Brooks.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Wallace of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Diane, to Daniel Eugene Judy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Judy of Peachtree City.

Mike and Leanne Mazzanti of Peachtree City announce the birth of their twin son and daughter, Michael Giancarlo and Mary Giulia, born Sept.

Charity Marie Hutchins and Jeremy McCullough Estes have announced their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late Richard and Pamela Hutchins and is a graduate of Starr’s Mill High School.

Kristy and Craig Marshall announce the birth of their son, Brady Alan Marshall, born at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Nov.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Harding of Smyrna announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Denise Harding, to Jeffrey Oliver Klein, son of Judge and Mrs. Richard Klein of Peachtree City.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Griffith of Peachtree City announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Katherine Griffith, to Aaron Robert Bolduc, son of Ms. Darlene Bolduc of Douglasville.