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View All News. But the singular event that would trigger the gay rights movement in Atlanta is also one of the least known. On August 5,police raided the screening and all 70 patrons in attendance were arrested. From this singular event, the Georgia Gay Liberation Front was created, which ultimately led to the first Gay Pride March held inwith activists in attendance in Piedmont Park.

Atlanta resident Chuck Turner and his husband of nearly 40 years, Chip Willett, decided to make their Atlanta visits a permanent move in Aprilafter visiting and attending Pride events since We fell in love with the freedom, diversity, and quality of life for gay people. I was like a kid in atlanta candy store! There were so many bars and clubs open every night of the club.

Their story is common among many residents who came to Atlanta to live their lives openly, surrounded by opportunities and a sense of community they could not get anywhere else. Even today, Ansley Mall and the surrounding shops are a crucial part of the gay Midtown—area experience. Drive through the center of Midtown today and it is a gay different sight than it was in the s and 90s.

Many of the older buildings have been torn down and replaced with gleaming high rises, a sign of the growth and popularity of the neighborhood. Although they may no longer be here, their legends live on and are honored by the City of Atlanta. Nothing speaks louder to this than on July 30,midtown the hearse carrying longtime Congressman John Lewis paused at the rainbow crosswalk.

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Jason Arnold marched in his first Atlanta Pride Parade in and has attended, almost without fail, every Pride Parade since. He calls Midtown home during his life and proudly crosses the rainbow crosswalk each morning to get his iced coffee. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Share on Linked In.

Share via email. Juniper Street is more than an urban corridor undergoing changes that will deliver new improvements for people walking, biking and driving. It was also recently the site of an archaeological study, holding clues about Atlanta's incredible transportation history. Read Article.

Jason Arnold carries forward the stories of how queer people and drag performers have positively impacted the city.