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Emory University School of Law presents its 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture on Jan. 15 at 12:15 p.m. The theme for the free event is “The Injustice of Poverty: King’s Fight for Economic Equality.” Georgia State University: MLK Day of Service: A Day On, Not a Day Off. Unity Walk - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Autrey Mill Cleanup in Alpharetta and Dunwoody - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Yes, Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday. Will banks be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? No, all banks and credit unions will be closed. ATLANTA - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January, is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a key leader in the Civil Rights Update: The City of Tucker is canceling the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 20, due to expected freezing temperatures. The event will be rescheduled in the coming weeks. Johns Homestead Park Tucker is hosting its eighth Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. MLK Day 5K Drum Run. The MLK Day 5K Drum Run will start at the First Baptist Church of Doraville at 9 a.m. It’s a 3.1-mile run/walk where everyone is invited to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day “in the spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood with fellowship and fitness.” It’s also a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. Day on, not a day off. Here are several of the many Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events planned in metro Atlanta to pay homage to the civil rights legend. Honor: The King Center pays tribute with the Beloved Community Commemoration at Ebenezer Baptist Church and a community service project. FOX 5 Atlanta will stream the 2025 Commemorative Service on Jan. 20 on TV, FOX Local, Facebook, YouTube and www.FOX5Atlanta.com/live. ATLANTA - The King Center has released its plans to honor Dr. From a 10-day celebration of his life and accomplishments at the The King Center to the annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church and more, explore things to do for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta. Atlanta became the cultural catalyst for the American civil rights movement. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 20. DeKalb County School District Transportation, 2817 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur. (678) 676-1801. missioncontinues.org Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Light sleet and freezing rain will be possible in portions of east central Georgia late Tuesday night. Ice accumulations less then 0.1 inch possible President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn back into the White House next week. It will actually take place on the same day celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. The inauguration is scheduled for Bernice King on the urgency of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: ‘This is a reminder of who we are to be’ Finalists announced for 2025 Townsend Prize for Fiction; The Lovett School announces new Head of Middle School; Community Action Center again offering free tax prep; Dangerously cold temps move into Georgia, snow possible this week 1. Guide to MLK Jr. Day events & activities around Metro Atlanta. 🕊️ We’ve compiled a guide of events, activities, and celebrations leading up to the Jan. 20 observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. From volunteer opportunities and lectures to 5K runs and film screenings, there are a myriad of ways to mark the holiday. Winter weather expected to sweep Georgia this week is already causing problems. United Ebony Society's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in Gwinnett County has been put on ice. Join us for the Hoop Dreams: MLK 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament at Georgia State University in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Hosted in collaboration with the Student Recreation Center, this event invites students to showcase their skills, promote teamwork, and honor Dr. King’s legacy through sports and unity. MACON, Ga. — The day celebrating one of the greatest and most well-known non-violent activists in the United States' history is quickly approaching. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is on Jan LISTEN: Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King's youngest child, joins GPB's Kristi York Wooten in the Talk Studio for a conversation on nonviolence in the 21st century, the power of words in context and a preview of MLK Day 2025. Instead of taking the holiday off, participate in GSU's MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2024! The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is GSU's largest annual volunteer event that brings students together to do community service! GSU is proud to honor Dr. King's enduring vision by launching our Day of Service with a Unity Walk from Georgia State University to the King Center. * This Taking place on the third Monday in January, each year, MLK Day marks the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is the only federal holiday observed as a National Day of Service. In line with King’s vision, many people choose to tackle service projects in their communities, attend celebrations and events, and spend time with friends
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