Several events took place around Atlanta in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2023, including an address by President Joe Biden at the civil rights leader's former church; Dr. King's daughter, Bernice, also spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church about how well our current leaders are living up to her father's vision; and Morning Edition host Lisa Rayam speaks with King's niece, Alveda King, about her own father's legacy.

Several events took place around Atlanta in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2023, including an address by President Joe Biden at the civil rights leader's former church; Dr. King's daughter, Bernice, also spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church about how well our current leaders are living up to her father's vision; and Morning Edition host Lisa Rayam speaks with King's niece, Alveda King, about her own father's legacy.

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The Brief for Monday, January 16th, 2023

Georgia's judicial watchdog says two left-leaning candidates running for state Supreme Court have violated the rules of conduct; After regulators rejected their first attempt, Atlanta-based rail company Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have filed a second application to merge; Organizers from Georgia and beyond are calling for a new generation of voting rights activists to mobilize against the redrawing of state congressional lines which they say will dilute Black voting power.

Georgia's judicial watchdog says two left-leaning candidates running for state Supreme Court have violated the rules of conduct; After regulators rejected their first attempt, Atlanta-based rail company Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have filed a second application to merge; Organizers from Georgia and beyond are calling for a new generation of voting rights activists to mobilize against the redrawing of state congressional lines which they say will dilute Black voting power.

The Brief for Monday, May 18, 2026

A man was arrested in relation to a killing on the Beltline; confusion abounds over new law that targets partisan races in metro Atlanta; and how the city is trying to attract young people into tech careers here through gaming

A man was arrested in relation to a killing on the Beltline; confusion abounds over new law that targets partisan races in metro Atlanta; and how the city is trying to attract young people into tech careers here through gaming

The Brief for Friday, May 15, 2026

DeKalb County reveals new plans for Intrenchment Creek Park; Social Circle leaders sue the federal government over immigration detention warehouse plans; and a new book looking at the legacy of Olivia Newton-John

DeKalb County reveals new plans for Intrenchment Creek Park; Social Circle leaders sue the federal government over immigration detention warehouse plans; and a new book looking at the legacy of Olivia Newton-John

The Brief for Monday, January 16th, 2023

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