On the corner of Auburn Avenue and Jesse Hill Drive, a 65-foot tall mural of Rep. John Lewis towers over onlookers. It now serves as a memorial of the late congressman and a reminder of the rich history of the Sweet Auburn district — one that forever changed the course of civil rights in the United States.
The 65-foot tall John Lewis has watched a new history unfold before him in District 5 of the City of Atlanta.
It’s the district that Councilmember-elect Liliana Bakhtiari will represent as a member of the Atlanta City Council.
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