Photos: Martin Luther King statues around the country (and beyond)
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ATLANTA: Statues honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. are a common feature in cities across the country, and increasingly, around the world. In King's hometown, discussions are underway between lawmakers and the King family to create a new MLK statue for the Georgia Capitol's just-dedicated Liberty Plaza. In the meantime, Atlantans can appreciate the sculpture "Homage to King," by Barcelona artist Xavier Medina-Campeny, which was installed at Boulevard and Freedom Parkway right before the 1996 Olympics. (William Berry / AJC file)