"I really think that it's a significant day, being both the inauguration and the day that we honor Dr. King and thinking about the connections and the progress that's been made in civil rights. It's really important to honor that legacy ," said Laura Seay.
Families of all races and spanning across generations took time to remember and to reflect. Amber Windom took her son Jackson to see the King Memorial's eternal flame.
"He has lots of friends of many different colors and he loves them all. We try to show him that it would not be possible without the efforts of Dr. King," Windom said.
Monday was on the second time in history that MLK Day coincided with the presidential inauguration. The nation's first black president, President Barack Obama, took the oath for his second term in a public ceremony on Monday.
"Civil rights is an issue for every generation and that educating our children about it is very important if we want to continue with the gains we have made," said Seay.
Sandy Springs observed the MLK holiday with a community celebration.
City leaders honored the legacy of Dr. King by presenting the annual humanitarian award. Felix Lora was recognized for his commitment to community service.
As executive director of the Sandy Springs Mission, Lora works with at-risk students, helping them graduate from high school.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church founded the Sandy Springs Mission back in April of 1999. Lora has been executive director since 2001.
In Decatur, bands, floats, and cheerleaders took part in an MLK Day parade.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the celebration of the civil rights icon. They said Monday was a time to reflect on the accomplishments and honor the memory of Dr. King.
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Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
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Residents who live on the south side of Atlanta are upset that their community was ranked the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in the country.
Residents who live on the south side of Atlanta are upset that their community was ranked the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in the country. They're stepping up to defend their neighborhood and organizing residents to form civic associations.
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In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, there are several stories of survival from storm victims who were wearing helmets that may have saved their lives.
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, there are several stories of survival from storm victims who were wearing helmets that may have saved their lives.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges. Brooks pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges.
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Testimony continued Wednesday in a Fulton County courtroom in the case of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife.
Testimony continued Wednesday in a Fulton County courtroom in the case of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife. Prosecutors say Michael Parson shot his wife, Adina, eight times in April 2012 outside their apartment.
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Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
Crowds gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday.
