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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta: Events, observances and celebrations

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 Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Monday.

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National Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and parades in metro Atlanta | January 2025

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.

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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Day 2025? Here's your guide to mail and more

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.

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Man dies after ‘getting caught in the crossfire’ of Atlanta shootout, police say

ATLANTA — Police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta on Friday afternoon. Police say officers responded to a person shot call at the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive around 1 p.m. Upon arrival, officer found a male who was later pronounced dead by medical personnel.

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Police investigating deadly shooting near Atlanta McDonald's

Alive crews at the scene saw several patrol cars at the McDonald's at 3534 MLK Dr. SW in the Adamsville community.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 4h

Bystander killed when shots fired outside SW Atlanta McDonald’s, police say

A man was killed Friday afternoon when he was caught in the crossfire of a shooting outside a McDonald’s in southwest Atlanta, police said. Shortly after 1 p.m., officers were called to the restaurant at 3534 Martin Luther King Jr.

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Atlanta MLK Day events and volunteer opportunities

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 ...

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Fatal shooting under investigation near MLK Drive SW, Howell Drive

A fatal shooting in the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW is currently under investigation, police say.

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Atlanta restaurant using vulgar image to promote MLK event

An Ethiopian restaurant near Atlanta is being pilloried for using a "disrespectful" flier to promote their event that ...

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Weather Impact Alert | Atlanta to see coldest temperatures of the season soon

The sub-freezing temperatures arrive as crowds gather in the city for MLK Day and the College Football National Championship ...

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Atlanta's busiest day: MLK Day, College Football Playoff coincide with Inauguration Day

While President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are sworn into office in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan.

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An Atlanta Civil Rights icon remembers a historic sit-in alongside MLK Jr.

In the 1960 presidential election, little focus was given to unrest in the South. So Atlanta activist Lonnie C. King came up with a plan, turning to his childhood friend MLK Jr. for support.

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Honor MLK’s birthday at these Atlanta events

Atlanta History Center ... this annual breakfast is held every MLK Day to educate the community on the two leaders’ contributions. Attendees are asked to meet at the corner of Peachtree and ...

Honoring MLK Jr. in Michigan. What to know about the federal holiday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights icon, falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Here's what to know.

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MLK III, Arndrea Waters King tackle legacy and today's 'Beloved Community' in new book

Atlanta's Martin Luther King III, and his wife and fellow activist Arndrea Waters King have written a new book called "What ...

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