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Haleigh is Sommie's older sister and a huge inspiration and mentor to Sommie. She graduated from UGA and attended South College in Nashville to become a physician assistant (PA). She lives in Athens, Ga with her husband,  Clark Johnson, who runs his own business.  They have one child (Gunner a 2 year old doberman).

Haleigh (Nixon) Johnson 

Rachael is Sommie's best friend. They meet junior year of high school at summer volleyball workouts when Sommie transferred to Jefferson. They have been inseparable since meeting and are like sisters with the Middleton family being a second family to Sommie. Rach graduated from UGA and is going to start an accelerated nursing program at UNG in January 2025. Her dream job is to become a nurse anesthetist. She is currently working as the manager of Hitt's Taproom in Braselton, Ga. 

Rachael Middleton

Rubani is one of Sommie's best friends in Dental School. They met the first year of dental school and have grown very close over the last 2 years through all the ups and downs and challenges of schooling. Rubani was born in India and has lived in Canada and Augusta, Ga. She graduated from UGA and is currently a 3rd year dental student. She is wanting to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry when she graduates from the Dental College of Georgia. 

Rubani Pannu

Skylar is one of Sommie's best friends in dental school.  She was born and raised in Perry, Ga. Skylar was heavily involved in the FFA (Future Famers of America) and played softball in high school. She graduated from ABAC (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College). Sommie and Skylar met first year of dental school. Skylar is currently a 3rd year dental student and she wants to practice general dentistry when she graduates from the Dental College of Georgia. 

Skylar Mizell

Lizy and Sommie met through their significant others, Kelvin and Will, who went to UGA's engineering school together. The boys eventually got Sommie and Lizy together by going on a double date. Since then, Lizy has become a great friend to Sommie and they share common interests including getting their men together so they can have a girl's day. Lizy is married to Kelvin and they have two dogs, Oslo and Ollie. She is currently a marketing major at Gwinnett Technical College and aspires to work with the Braves!

Lizy Meregildo 

Sommie's younger brother, Tristen, has been dating Lisa for over 5 years. Lisa has become a part of the Nixon family. She is currently studying Interior Design and Fabric Design at the University of Georgia. 

Lisa Cook 

Morgan and Sommie met while both working as bartenders at a local taproom in Jefferson. They instantly hit it off and immediately become great friends. Morgan was raised in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from SIU (Southern Illinois University). She is currently a Property & Casualty Account Manager and is married to Alex Jines. They have 2 dogs, Nellie and Tubs, and 2 cats, Cream and nugs. 

Morgan Jines

Case is Will's older brother biologically, so he has had to put up with Will's crap the longest. Even with that set back, he has graduated from Columbus State University, engaged to Vivian Guerra, and stays "On-Stage" at Town and Gown Theatre in Athens. No one has had the Groom's back longer than Case.

Case "Windu" Kellum

Kelvin and Will met at UGA in Introduction to Engineering. Among a sea of nerds, they shared a sense of humor, they both worked outside of school, and they both liked cold beer. From intro-class on, Kelvin and Will could always be found together either studying in the halls of Driftmier or simply laughing in the dining hall.

Kelvin "Bubba" Meregildo

Chaz and Will met at Jefferson Middle school. During the 8th grade, Will spent more nights at Chaz's house than his own. Will owes Mrs. Patti (Chaz's mom) approximately 1600 Bojangle's biscuits from that time. Their friendship grew throughout high school, and if Chaz had not met his wife Maddy, Chaz and Will would likely be married. Although they are not related, Chaz and Will share similar "J" shaped birth marks on their shoulders.

Chaz "Killswitch" Evans

Alex and Will met at Jefferson Middle school, and as the last name might give away, they formed "Mason and Kellum lawn services" together. It is unclear whether they are good or bad influences on each other, but in business, in talent shows, and in life, it is clear they propel each other. They worked together from 2015 to 2019 and split to pursue different career paths, but they are still the best cut in town.

Alex "Earl" Mason

Johnny and Will met at Jefferson Middle school. They worked out together throughout high school, and Johnny is likely to blame for Will's sports hernia in 9th grade. Johnny competed in track and field at Reinhardt university. They maintained their friendship throughout college, and now in similar career fields, they have a habit of talking about cool nerdy stuff together.

Jonathan "J" Paolozzi

Silas is one of Will's oldest friends. They grew up going to Hebron Baptist Church together, but when Will started at Jefferson middle school, they didn't see each other for awhile. Fate brought them back together in high school, and they re-bonded over a can of Copenhagen. Silas gave Will his first job in agriculture as the world's fastest "Goat Wrangler".

Silas "Si" Taffar

Tristen and Will met the first time that Will came over to the Nixon house in 2016. That mutual relationship has turned into a friendship. Tristen and Will worked together in landscaping for 3 years while they both attended UGA. They share a love of business and a hard days work. If they are not looking at deals on Facebook marketplace, they are tossing around a business idea.

Tristen "T-Dawg" Nixon

Clark and Will met on the first date of Sommie and Will in December of 2015. Clark was in the dorm room of Sommie's sister, his now wife, Haleigh. Although Clark did not share what he was drinking that night with Will, they became friends over the years. Clark helped Will's start at UGA with parking, class schedules, and football games. Dating two (sometimes insane) sisters can be challenging, but Clark and Will have always been there for each other.

Somerlin & William

Somerlin & William

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