The Georgia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) is suing to block a proposed “Truth Telling” exhibit at Stone Mountain Park, claiming it violates state law meant to protect Confederate monuments. According to Capital B News, the lawsuit was filed last week, challenging efforts to explore the site’s connections to slavery, segregation, and white supremacy—calling it a direct threat to their version of Southern memory.
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The move comes just as the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) pushes forward with plans to reframe the narrative surrounding the nation’s largest Confederate monument, where towering carvings of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson have loomed since the early 20th century.
A Monument Etched in White Supremacy
Capital B reports the carvings—first etched into Stone Mountain in 1915—coincide with the Ku Klux Klan’s rebirth ceremony held at the mountain’s peak that same year. The 3,200-acre park, located in East Atlanta, has long been criticized for glorifying Confederate leaders and ignoring the trauma that legacy holds for Black Georgians and beyond.
Despite its past, the site is now frequented by a diverse crowd. From power-walking the trails to families scaling the rocky summit, the area has transformed into a symbol of dual realities—leisure and legacy. But behind the picturesque views, tensions are resurfacing.
Georgia Allocated $11M to Tell the Full Story
In 2021, amid nationwide protests over the murder of George Floyd, the Stone Mountain Memorial Association voted to remove Confederate flags from popular walking trails and approved plans for a new educational center…