VOTING CLOSED: What is the best mural in metro Atlanta? | Best of Atlanta
Some of Atlanta’s best art isn’t in a building — it’s on one.
There are more than 700 murals in metro Atlanta, according to Atlanta Street Art Map, a website that acts as an online tour guide for those who want to get out and explore the city's art.
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With all the colorful, poignant, whimsical paintings, it might be tough to pick a favorite. But that’s what we’re going to ask of you this week.
We want to know: What is the best mural in metro Atlanta? The seven we chose either impressed us, made us smile or both. They pay homage to Atlanta’s civil rights legacy, hip-hop royalty, a goddess, a baby Jedi and more.
Don't see your favorite on our list? Submit a write-in nominee by 6 p.m. Wednesday by emailing your pick to nancy.clanton@ajc.com. If enough people suggest your favorite, we'll add it to our poll.
The winner will be announced March 16.
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About the Author
Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.
