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, and you can watch it live from home.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. might have been a giant in the Civil Rights Movement, but at home, the doting father of four was simply dad. As we observe what would have been his 96th birthday, look back at some of his family photos with his children Yolanda,

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric.

Born in Atlanta, civil rights icon and social activist, Martin Luther King Jr., made it his life mission to end segregation and fight for racial equality. He was shot and killed in Memphis at the age of 39.

More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader

Hip-hop star Sexyy Red came under fire after sharing a shocking yet "distasteful" photo of herself and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fans online, as well as

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

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The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.