Mural honors John Lewis

Metro Atlanta

A mural honoring U.S. Rep.John Lewis (D-Georgia) was dedicated Friday, Aug. 24, on the west side of the Renaissance Walk at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive N.E., and Auburn Avenue.

Lewis (center in white coat), poses for a photograph with officials and students from Imhotep Academy in front of the mural. On this wall is written a portion of Lewis' speech from the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.

Artist Sean Schwab speaks during the dedication of his mural.

John Lewis greets 8th grade students from Imhotop Academy in Atlanta.

Spectators gather and listen to the speech by John Lewis.

Lewis speaks Friday in front of the mural.

1/6

A mural honoring U.S. Rep.John Lewis (D-Georgia) was dedicated Friday, Aug. 24, on the west side of the Renaissance Walk at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive N.E., and Auburn Avenue.

Today's Gallery Headlines

PHOTOS: Georgia upset by Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl

PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for Sugar Bowl

NYE revelers ring in 2026 watching Digital Drone Peach in the Sky

PHOTOS: Atlanta welcomes 2026 with fireworks, drone show

PHOTOS: The final print run of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

More Galleries

'No body' homicide cases in Georgia

Alerts

PHOTOS: Georgia upset by Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl

PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for Sugar Bowl

PHOTOS: Atlanta welcomes 2026 with fireworks, drone show

PHOTOS: The final print run of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

'No body' homicide cases in Georgia

PHOTOS: Renderings of Stitch project over Atlanta's Downtown Connector

Photos: Atlanta Pride Parade 2025

Photos: Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park