"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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The state rested its case on Thursday in the trial of Michael Parson. He's accused of shooting his wife eight times in April 2011 outside their Sandy Springs apartment.
The state rested its case on Thursday in the trial of Michael Parson. He's accused of shooting his wife eight times in April 2011 outside their Sandy Springs apartment.
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Police in Palmetto say they're investigating the abduction of a 13-year-old boy.
Police in Palmetto say they're investigating the abduction of a 13-year-old boy. They say he was approached by a man as he got off his school bus on Wednesday, and that man pulled him into a pickup truck. He was able to escape, but the suspect is still on the loose.
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The wives of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers.
The wives and family members of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers. They say their loved ones are forced to work extra jobs just to make ends meet, leaving little time for family.
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The fox responsible for biting two Newton County elementary school students while they played on their school's playground remains on the loose.
The fox that bit two Newton County elementary school students while they played on the playground is still on the loose. Animal control authorities tell FOX 5 someone from Rocky Plains Elementary School reported a fox sighting on campus one day before the boys were attacked.
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As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
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Crowds gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday.
