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  • What’s planned for Lawrenceville’s MLK parade and celebration this January?

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📰 News we're reading

• A Day for Dreams and Good Company (gwinnettmagazine.com) — Lawrenceville residents can join the United Ebony Society’s MLK Day events on Monday, January 19, 2026, starting with an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center on Langley Drive. A noon parade heads to Central Gwinnett High School, followed by a free, family-friendly afternoon of food, music, and community celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
   

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