Newton County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

01/24/2025

Read the latest happening across Newton County in our Wednesday edition.

01/23/2025

Thank you Covington News for providing coverage of this event!

On Sunday, Jan. 19, Newton County held the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance at Newton High School. Since 1985, Newton County has assembled an annual committee of local leaders who plan a ceremony honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and impact in the community. ...

01/19/2025

Follow along for Today’s Program.

01/18/2025

We’re looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at Newton County’s 40th Annual MLK Jr. Holiday Observance!

Join us at 3pm in the Auditorium of Newton High School for music, a strong keynote speech from Attorney Gerald Griggs, greetings from leaders and partners in the Newton Community, award recognitions, and more! This community event is open to all, and we encourage you to bring your friends, loved ones, church family, and co-workers.

01/16/2025

Thanks to the Rockdale Newton Citizen for this article about our 40th Annual event happening THIS SUNDAY. Don't miss it and do your best to be there on time so that you don't miss the extra special opening tribute!

The 40th Annual King Holiday Observance, celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at Newton High School.

01/12/2025

Newton County Family, we are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from our annual Newton County King Holiday Observance! Join us next Sunday, January 19th at 3pm in the Auditorium of Newton High School for what promises to be an incredible community celebration!

All are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be offered at the conclusion of the celebration. Invite your friends, loved ones, church families, colleagues, and co-workers!

01/07/2025

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SELECTED: The Newton County MLK Jr. Celebration is gearing up to host Newton County’s 40th Annual King Holiday Observance at 3pm on Sunday, January 19th at Newton High School!

As the event grows ever closer, we’re excited to announce our Guest Keynote Speaker: The Georgia NAACP President Attorney Gerald Griggs!

President Griggs will bring an energy and passion that we are proud to share with Newton County! Mark your calendars for what promises to be a special occasion 🎊

01/03/2025

REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY!!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 10, 2025.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY! ** All nomination materials should be received by midnight, January 1, 2025. ** ** If you would like to nominate multiple people for awards, you MUST complete a SEPARATE form for each person. ** ** Any questions or concerns should be directed to the M...

12/06/2024

2025 Newton MLK Award Nominations are being accepted now through January 1. Please use this link.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY! ** All nomination materials should be received by midnight, January 1, 2025. ** ** If you would like to nominate multiple people for awards, you MUST complete a SEPARATE form for each person. ** ** Any questions or concerns should be directed to the M...

01/31/2024

We are grateful to the Covington News for their coverage of this month’s King Celebration. Please take a read. We are grateful for an incredible event this year and look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary celebration next year!

Over 100 people gathered inside Newton High School’s auditorium on Sunday, Jan. 14 for the 39th Annual Newton County Celebration of the Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.