On Monday Cobb County will hold its official service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his national holiday.
King, who was assassinated in 1968, would have turned 90 years old on Jan. 15. The service on Monday takes place at 10 a.m. at Turner AME Church, 492 North Marietta Parkway (at Fairground Street).
The emcee is Fred Blankenship of WSB-TV. The service includes entertainment performances with messages that convey Dr. King’s dedication to freedom, justice and equality for all.
The event will also feature the annual presentation of the “Living the Dream” award by the Cobb branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
This honor is given to community members who demonstrate leadership and commitment to making our county more diverse and inclusive.
This annual celebration is free to the public and hosted by Cobb County Government and the Cobb NAACP.
All Cobb government offices and services, including libraries, will be closed on Monday. Cobb schools also will be closed on Monday.
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