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Music, marches and speeches celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Marchers walk along College Avenue as they approach Fair Street School during the annual Martin Luther King Day march. The march finished at the school where a King Holiday Observance Program was held in the gymnasium.

0121king8 — Marchers walk along College Avenue as they approach Fair Street School during the annual Martin Luther King Day march. The march finished at the school where a King Holiday Observance Program was held in the gymnasium.

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Updated: Jan 21, 2014, 5:02 AM

Published: Jan 21, 2014, 5:06 AM

For the past 25 years, Bill and Robin Neiheisel of Oakwood have shown their respect for Martin Luther King Jr. in their unique way — carrying a banner in marching to honor the slain civil rights leader. “We believe in unity of mankind. It was part of King’s dream,” said Bill Neiheisel, who, along with Robin, held a banner that read “Good neighbors come in all colors!” and “We believe in the elimination of all prejudice.”

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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash

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Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.

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