Area Events on MLK Day:

Atlanta History Center

• Free entry to Atlanta History Center: 10am-4pm Monday 1/15

MLK Day Celebration and Day of Service in Acworth

• Monday 1/15 - 8:30 am meet at the Roberts School Community and Education Center for light breakfast and Unity Walk to the Acworth Community Center, followed by a program and service opportunity. Information here.

Cobb County MLK Day Celebration

• This annual celebration is hosted by the Cobb branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The event will include entertainment from members of the community and focus on conveying Dr. King's lifelong dedication to racial equality and justice for all Americans.  Jennie T Anderson Theater - Mon, 01/15/2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Information here.

Book recommendations

• Books about MLK by age PreK-HS: https://coloursofus.com/14-childrens-books-about-martin-luther-king-jr

• Books by and about MLK, recommended by The King Center: https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/books-bibliography/ 

service projects from home

• Recommended by the King Center: Points of Light Volunteer from Home projects

Free Food pantries:

• 8588 Main St, Woodstock GA

• Hillcrest Plaza 1150 Atlanta Rd SE, Marietta

• Our Giving Garden 75 Cooper Lake Rd SE, Mableton

• Never Alone Food Pantry - 291 Rope Mill Rd, Woodstock