Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed addresses Atlanta Press Club

ATLANTA — Senator Emanuel Jones, D-Decatur, chairman of the Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory Council, this week  joined State and local leaders on the top of Stone Mountain to mark the anniversary of the historic March on Washington, and to Let Freedom Ring from Stone Mountain, as mentioned in Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech 50 years ago. “It was an honor to take part in such a special celebration of Dr. King’s legacy

Driving along Riverview Drive on the north side of Jekyll Island, it’s easy to cruise past the tabby ruins on the side of the road. But, these ruins are among the most important in the state and have deep historical value.

More than 200,000 people are expected to turn out next month for the 132nd Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade. The annual family-friendly parade, aimed at celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.