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Hands On Atlanta Hands On Atlanta is leading 10 days of service through Jan. 20, featuring 400 volunteer projects to support more than 75 nonprofits and schools. Hands On Atlanta aims to engage 5,000 people in service, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through meaningful action and community impact. To volunteer, visit handsonatlanta As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday MLK Day at the Museum of Design Atlanta The Museum of Design Atlanta will host an event to honor King on Monday. The event on Peachtree Street at the museum will start at 11 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. Celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of MLK with workshops, service projects and more themed around “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365.” Jan. 7-20. MLK, JR. Day Parade at Stonecrest. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta is a little hectic this year, falling on Donald Trump’s inauguration and the 2025 National Championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, which takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday. But in the midst of all MLK Day Community on Tap with King Williams and Atlanta Civic Circle Atlanta documentarian and journalist, King Williams, will host an MLK Day community meet-up event with Atlanta Civic Circle on Monday, Jan. 20. The event takes place at Wild Heaven Beer in West End, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hands On Atlanta to celebrate the MLK Days of Service by engaging 5,000 volunteers to support over 50 nonprofits. ATLANTA, GA: Hands On Atlanta will lead 10 days of service from January 10-20, featuring over 400 volunteer projects supporting more than 75 nonprofits and schools. The effort will culminate on the 2025 King Holiday, aiming to The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in Atlanta, the city in which the famous minister and scholar led the American Civil Rights Movement. There is no shortage of things to do on MLK Day, which is Monday, January 20, 2025, or over the holiday weekend. January 20, 2025, will be a day of action, reflection, and community. As the country transitions to new leadership and Atlanta hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship, thousands of Atlantans will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by uniting in service. Join us as we commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and celebrate the women who have shaped the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta and beyond! From the 1880s to today, women have held a powerful role in advocating for civil rights. The 40th King Holiday Observance will kick off on Jan. 8 in Atlanta, ending almost two weeks' worth of events with the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service on Jan Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Day; MLK Day 2025: King Center shares 40th The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gestures and shouts to his congregation in Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. on April 30, 1967 as he urges America to repent and abandon what he called 48th Annual MLK PaRADE. Along with Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Dept., from 12 noon - 5 p.m. at the MLK Memorial Park at 6000 NW 32nd Ct., corporations, community and civic groups will collaborate to produce cultural programs, entertainment performances, and culinary experiences--all designed to honor, promote, unify, and preserve our local, vibrant African and Caribbean heritage. ATLANTA, GA — The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) proudly announces the 40th official King Holiday Observance (KHO) event schedule, culminating in the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday on January 20th, 2025. This year marks what would have been Dr. King’s 96th birthday. Each year, on the observed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we offer the chance to make it a “day on, not a day off” partnering with Atlanta community organizations to connect, serve, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a ‘Beloved Community’. Participation is open to Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students! MLK Day of Service Schedule Monday, MLK Day, January 20th, 2025 Address: First Baptist Church of Doraville - 5935 New Peachtree Road, Doraville, Ga 30093 (The Doraville MARTA Station is across the street) Martin Luther King Parade in Dublin. Celebrate history as Dublin, GA, commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11am in Downtown Dublin. Historically, with over 175 floats, Dublin’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade has been the second largest in Georgia! We’re so excited to have your company as a sponsor for the 2025 MLK Days of Service! We have some fun and meaningful activations planned from January 10-20, 2025 and can’t wait to help get your team engaged in the community. Check out the project details below and fill out the form to reserve your project. Upon selection, you’ll receive Trees Atlanta volunteer projects are scheduled on Monday, January 20, 2025, in multiple locations across metro Atlanta, including Grant Park, Oakland City, and Decatur. Please register for each project using the links below. Each project has a limited number of volunteer spots available to ensure
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