Athens dedicates new rainbow crosswalk
A new Rainbow Crosswalk near the intersection of College Avenue and Clayton Street in Athens.
ATHENS, Ga. - Athens-Clarke County officials celebrated the installation of a new landmark on Tuesday.
Athens Pride and Queer Collective and the Athens-Clarke County unified government unveiled the city's new rainbow crosswalk.
The crosswalk is at the intersection of College Avenue and Clayton Street in Athens' downtown.
The Red & Black reports the crosswalk was inspired by a petition signed by approximately 8,000 to boost support for an Athens Non-Discrimination Ordinance.
The installation was paid for out of the county’s TSPLOST fund for artwork.