Cobb County NAACP MLK Day Celebration

The day commemorates the life and work for Dr Martin Luther King Jr. People are encouraged to use the day to “reflect on the principals for racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr King”.

10 a.m.-noon Monday, Jan. 15. Free admission and parking. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-425-5757.

The Cobb County Branch of the NAACP hosts this annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring musicians, singers and dancers and more. The annual Living the Dream award will be presented to a community member who demonstrates Dr. King’s ideals.