Justin and Dea Durden are proud to announce the birth of their son, Creek Brantley Durden. Creek was born at 4:19 p.m., November 23, 2009, at Donalsonville Women and Children Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 2.6 ounces, and measured 20 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Amy Bates and Chip and Michelle Houston, all of Blakely. Paternal grandparents are Leon and Debra Durden of Colquitt. Great- Grandparents are Wayne and Betty Goocher and Jeannine Houston, all of Blakely.