Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn about important historical sites here in Atlanta and read stories from our archives.

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Photos: The life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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On Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr., the second of three children of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King, was born at the family home on 501 Auburn Avenue.