Nobody likes the new design.
The new flag features the state seal on a blue field, and shrinks the image of the Confederate battle flag, also known as the Southern Cross, to a small row of historic flags on the bottom of the banner. The former flag, which has flown since 1956, featured the Confederate battle flag that some felt was added in defiance of court-ordered desegregation. Flag supporters said the addition was intended to honor Confederate ancestors. The new flag will fly at Athens-Clarke County's City Hall as soon as possible, public information officer Sandi Turner said Tuesday. Turner said she hopes the county could soon purchase new flags for City Hall, the county commission chambers, courtrooms and other places where the flag is prominent.