Atlanta, Georgia: The Flair Statue

Those who have never been to Atlanta but have heard of the Georgia Dome probably wonder where it was. 

That's an easy one. It's right around the spot where this statue is located. The Georgia Dome hosted a lot of different events during its lifespan, including some from the Olympics. 

So let's salute the sculptor, Richard MacDonald, who created this striking bit of art. It's a gymnast, and he's practicing his moves between the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Georgia World Congress Center. He finished it before the 1996 Games, and donated it as a gift. It was taken around the country a bit before arriving in Georgia prior to the Olympics.

The statue somehow has come up with a variety of names over the years. Do you like Flair Across America? The Flair? Flair Across America: The Gymnast? I guess they all work.