A statue honoring the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will be unveiled on Aug. 24.
The John Lewis Commemorative Task Force has selected Atlanta artist Basil Watson to create a statue of the late Rep. John Lewis that will be placed on the Decatur Square. The monument will replace the Confederate obelisk that was removed from the Decatur Square in 2020.
Watson met Lewis about 16 years ago at an art fair. They spoke briefly, but Lewis left an impression on Watson. Watson had always wanted to make a bust of Lewis, and he did so in 2020.
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