Remembering a King

(Updated 5:05 p.m. Monday)

1. Schools and government offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Saturday would have been King's 82nd birthday, but the federal holiday falls on the third Monday in January. This is the 25th anniversary of the first national observance of the slain civil rights leader. A King memorial on Washington's National Mall will be dedicated in August.

2. While there are no city-sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities, The Bounce House Amusement Center, 765 Ash St., will host half- and full-day camps that teach area children how to make changes in their own world. The full-day camp, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is $40 for the first child and $35 for each additional child. The half-day camp, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. Lunch is provided. Call 770-345-JUMP to register. Return to Canton-Sixes Patch later today for the full report.

3. Are you looking for carpool partners who drive into other parts of metro Atlanta for work? You're not alone. Check out this week's at 6 a.m.

3. At 10 a.m., read about a Canton children's boutique that hopes to expand to other locations in metro Atlanta this year. Buttercup's Closet is the subject of this week's .

4. The will meet at 7 p.m. at the River Green Heritage Club. (Update: The meeting has been moved to , 104 Prominence Point Pkwy.) Writers of all skill levels are invited to share parts of their works in progress and receive feedback from peers. This is a free event. Bring a snack and drink if you'd like. For more information, contact Jay Barr at 678-628-6616 or jaybarr@gmail.com.

5. Unemployed? Looking to save money? Don't miss Tammy Bester's at 2 p.m. and Julie Paulk's at 6 p.m.