line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over. Arts and culture Colbert is known for its tradition of an Independence Day parade and festival, which draws crowds of nearly 10,000 people every year and has hosted celebrities including Hee Haw's Archie Campbell and fertilizer salesman turned comedian Jerry Clower. In May 2010, Colbert declined to invite comedian Stephen Colbert to the parade despite a petition drive that gathered 499 signatures, because the parade was not deemed an appropriate venue for his visit being a solemn day. References Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Madison County, Georgia Athens – Clarke County metropolitan area