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The Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District on Auburn Avenue is a two-block area closely associated with the Atlanta-born Nobel Peace Prize winner and famous civil rights leader. Here are the restored frame house of his birth (January 15, 1929), the Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the site of his outdoor crypt engraved with the words, "Free at last, Free at last, Thank God Almighty I'm Free at last." Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. The birth home is open to the public on an admission fee basis, the church on a donation basis. On the site also is a small souvenir and information center. The area is located approximately one mile east of downtown Atlanta, and is accessible by taxi, public bus and organized sightseeing excursions. [[caption]]

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[[caption]] Lake Lanier Islands, a state-owned-and-operated recreational area covering four islands, and located less than an hour's drive from downtown Atlanta, offers sailing, boating, swimming, fishing, tennis, golf, horseback riding, and water skiing. Accommodations include campsites, houseboats, fully furnished cottages and a resort hotel. [[/caption]] 

The Atlanta University Center is the country's largest consortium of Black colleges in the area. These schools have achieved the reputation for providing some of the best educational opportunities in this nation. 

Black owned businesses in Atlanta continue to excel in service and products. They range from shoe shine stands to insurance and manufacturing companies. Black business contributes significantly to the economy of Atlanta. 

Atlanta's Black Churches are more than just beautiful edifices, but represent meaningful spiritual homes, giving moral strength and guidance to people from all walks of life. 
Blacks have made long-term investments in the life and development of this city. This is demonstrated by their purchases of many well-structured homes and condominiums. 

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[[caption]] Six Flags Over Georgia is a family entertainment park with more than 100 rides. The Great American Scream Machine, one of the world's largest, highest and fastest wooden roller coasters. [[/caption]]

Photos credit to: Atlanta Convention and Visitor Bureau

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