Bernice King honors MLK Jr.'s legacy at Atlanta wreath-laying ceremony
At The King Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter calls for renewed commitment to nonviolence and justice 58 years after his assassination.
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At The King Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter calls for renewed commitment to nonviolence and justice 58 years after his assassination.
From Sen. Raphael Warnock to Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia officials and former Atlanta mayors remember Jesse Jackson as a global freedom fighter.
Though Martin Luther King Jr. and Jimmy Carter never met, the former president's enduring support — and the deep ties between their families — helped transform King's legacy into a national holiday.
Communities across the area honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, service projects, and outreach efforts aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and helping those in need.
Hundreds of Atlantans spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to their community in a way they say reflects the heart of Dr. King's legacy, by serving side by side in one of the city's largest urban forests.
Several of Georgia's elected officials paid tribute Monday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking the federal holiday with calls to continue his work for justice, equality, and community.
Siara White will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as she takes the stage at Ebenezer Baptist Church for the annual live televised commemorative service.
A 26-year-old man is facing charges after police say he caused significant damage to the Eternal Flame at the King Center.
The Atlanta Dream is launching a program to help 3,500 families erase debts ranging from $500 to $80,000.
Gov. Brian Kemp's temporary suspension of Georgia's gas tax is scheduled to end next week, leaving drivers and economists debating the balance between lower fuel costs.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Atlanta's five most populous counties.
South Cobb High School senior Mackenzie Dailey has faced homelessness and adversity, but her love of music kept her going to school.
Without clinics like Fayette C.A.R.E., some patients delay treatment until a medical crisis forces them into an emergency room. That's what Healing Bridge Clinic is trying to prevent.
The move, affecting historically Democratic and majority-Black areas, has drawn criticism from local leaders and voting rights advocates who say it could suppress voter engagement and limit transparency.