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Georgia’s historic John Lewis monument unveiled, replaces Confederate obelisk
DECATUR, GA—A 12-foot-tall bronze statue memorializing the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis, one of Atlanta’s legendary Civil Rights rights leaders, now stands for the world to see in front of the historic Decatur Courthouse. It was in this Georgia district, just outside of Atlanta, where Lewis served for 17 consecutive terms as Congressman that the unveiling ceremony was held on Aug. 24, 2024. Hundreds turned out to witness the historic event, many lining up at the Decatur Square hours ahead of the 11 a.m. ceremony.
Renowned sculptor Basil Watson created the John Lewis monument. Watson, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, emigrated in 2002 to the U.S., where he established his studio and home in Lawrenceville, GA. Watson joined several dignitaries including DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and Presiding Officer for the Board of Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson and her husband, Congressman Hank Johnson, for the event.
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