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Photos: 29 facts about Martin Luther King Jr.
Here are some things you may not have known about the civil rights leader.
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1. He was born Jan. 15, 1929, as Michael King Jr. His father was Michael King Sr. But in the early 1930s, after a trip to Germany, he changed his name to Martin Luther, in honor of the theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation. His son thus became Martin Luther King Jr. His family members would continue to call him Mike or M.L. -- Text by Ernie Suggs, esuggs@ajc.com
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PHOTOS: Atlanta United's Brad Guzan plays final MLS game
Atlanta United keeper Brad Guzan played his final MLS game Saturday, retiring with a draw, as Atlanta United battled DC United to a 1-1 draw.
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Ole Miss in key SEC matchup
The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Ole Miss Rebels in an important SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.
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PHOTOS: ESPN's College GameDay visits Athens for UGA-Ole Miss
ESPN's College GameDay visited Athens on Oct. 18, 2025 ahead of the Ole Miss-UGA football game.
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PHOTOS: Dawg Walk ahead of the UGA-Ole Miss game in Athens
Photos from the Dawg Walk on Oct. 18, 2025. The Georgia Bulldogs host the Ole Miss Rebels in a top-10 showdown.
