Martin Luther King

Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Dr. Gerald Jones calls Georgetown to continue MLK’s dream

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
His truth is marching on. Lee Greenwood wrote it in “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s truth marched on in Georgetown on a sunny January 19, carrying on his dream for peace, justice and equality for all. What have we done with his dream?
Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Georgetown events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The third Monday of January is always reserved for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember the civil rights leader and his contributions to the people of the United States and beyond. In Georgetown, there are three events that take place annually to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
From left, Francis Cunningham, Paulette Taylor and Regina Durden organize events and partnerships for the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Francis Cunningham, Paulette Taylor and Regina Durden organize events and partnerships for the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown association maintains Black history, brings people together

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
In the 1970s, a group of volunteers came together as the The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association to take care of the Afro-American Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Memorial Drive.
Kids from Girl Scout Troop 46105 carry a large banner along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in a march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Kids from Girl Scout Troop 46105 carry a large banner along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in a march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Cold MLK Jr. Day finds warmth in hope and community

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Cold Texas weather could not deter marchers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade that went from the county courthouse to Macedonia Baptist Church on January 20.

Numerous Georgetown programs honoring Dr. King

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many organizations throughout the City of Georgetown are hosting events on January 15 to honor the impact and legacy of the civil rights leader.  Beginning at noon on the 15th, there will be a MLK Day March starting at the courthouse on the Square.
Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Georgetown celebrates MLK Jr. Day with parade, program

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Georgetown resident Sharon Maynard was one of dozens of people who gathered outside the Williamson County Courthouse for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday, January 16. “I’ve never marched before, but I wanted to come out to try to make a difference,” Ms. Maynard said.
Members of the Glenn High School Black Student Union participate in the parade during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday celebration held in Leander on Monday, January 17, 2022. This was the city of Leander's inaugural MLK holiday celebration. In addition to the parade, there was a festival in the downtown area. (Sun Archive)

Members of the Glenn High School Black Student Union participate in the parade during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday celebration held in Leander on Monday, January 17, 2022. This was the city of Leander's inaugural MLK holiday celebration. In addition to the parade, there was a festival in the downtown area. (Sun Archive)

Leander to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day with second annual event

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Leander’s second annual MLK Day March and Ceremony. The event, which is themed “Unity Through Diversity,” takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 16, in Old Town Leander.
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