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Cobb County NAACP and county leaders mark MLK Day with performances, awards and call for continued civil-rights activism
Summary
Cobb County's 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration in Marietta brought speeches, music, a moment of silence for a longtime branch photographer and the presentation of the 'Living the Dream' award to former Gov. Roy Barnes, who urged continued advocacy for civil rights.
Marietta — Hundreds gathered for the Cobb County NAACP’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration at the Marietta Civic Center, where local officials, performers and community leaders honored King’s legacy, recognized volunteers and urged renewed public service.
Fred Blankenship, the event’s master of ceremonies, opened the program and set the day’s theme as "Together, we can be the dream," encouraging applause and community support for performers and speakers. Cobb County chairwoman Lisa Cupid welcomed attendees, thanked public-safety personnel and elected officials, and framed the event as a family celebration of service.
The program included…
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