Full Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service 2024

Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 56th Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

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Watch the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in metro Atlanta | 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated the third Monday of January of each year. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929. MLK Day is a federal holiday in the United States.

The King Center honors civil rights leaders at Beloved Community Awards 2024

On Saturday evening, The King Center honored activists and companies making a difference in civil rights across the nation at their 2024 Beloved Community Awards ceremony.

MLK Day 2024: NBA honoring the holiday with slate of games, events

The NBA is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of games, a tradition dating back nearly 40 years.

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.

Killer Mike to perform on MLK Day during Atlanta Hawks halftime

The Atlanta Hawks have announced plans to host their annual MLK Game presented by Chase at the State Farm Arena on Jan. 15.

Sweethearts selling 'Situationships' boxes with blurry, mixed messages

Sweethearts said its new Valentine’s Day candy is filled entirely with “sweet, muddled nothings and literal mixed messages.”

Sandy Springs police taking action against wild, underage parties

Sandy Springs police charged two individuals for hosting noisy New Year's Eve parties after receiving complaints from neighbors.

These are the best and worst cities for keeping your New Year's resolution, analysis shows

Where's the best city for sticking to your resolutions? Cities that scored highest have ample exercise options, low debts, strong job markets and high credit scores, among many other factors.

Atlanta New Year partygoers ring in 2024 at Peach Fest

Despite the Peach Drop getting dropped from Atlanta's lineup of New Year's Eve parties, at least 2,000 partygoers still flocked to Underground Atlanta to ring in 2024 with a new event: Atlanta Peach Fest.

New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere

Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.