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Contractor who hand-built bridge in 1800s becomes first Black man honored at Stone Mountain Park
WSB Cox articles via Yahoo News· 2 years agoStone Mountain Park is honoring an African-American for the first time in its history. Washington W....
Want to go somewhere for Earth Day? Tripadvisor says these are Georgia's best state parks
The Augusta Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoEarth Day is an international holiday on April 22 that recognizes the importance of preserving the...
How Stone Mountain weaponized art against Black people, in a compelling new documentary
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Atlanta History Center's "Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain" peels back the troubled...
Confederate monuments spark debate about how cities remember their history
Good Morning America via Yahoo News· 4 months agoMore than 60 years after Martin Luther King Jr. uttered 'Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of...
WSB-TV 75: Looking back at coverage of Stone Mountain
WSB Cox articles via Yahoo News· 1 year agoChannel 2 Action News is celebrating the 75th anniversary of WSB-TV and looking back at some of the...
Civil rights groups condemn 'Soul Fest' concerts at Georgia park with giant Confederate carving
Associated Press via AOL· 9 months agoCivil rights groups and other advocates denounced a concert series with Black performers dubbed...
This Stunning Mountain Destination Is an Outdoor Adventurer's Paradise — With Epic Hikes, Scenic...
Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Blue Ridge Mountains region is a 600-mile-long segment of the mighty Appalachian range. Like all...
Supporters and protesters gather for annual Confederate Memorial Day event at Stone Mountain Park
WSB Cox articles via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Confederate Memorial Day event draws several Confederate supporters each year. It also draws a number of protestors who believe Stone Mountain is a state park and the event should not be ...
The 10 Best Family-Friendly Activities in Atlanta
Momtastic via Yahoo News· 9 months agoKnown for its rich history, Southern charm, and bustling downtown, Atlanta offers a full package of family-friendly activities to keep all ages happy. If...
Finding some fascinating Georgia history during a neighborhood walk
The Albany Herald, Ga. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 22—DECATUR — I have long been an admirer of Gutzon Borglum's monumental carvings on Mount Rushmore. We lived in South Dakota for a few years and made several trips to see them. So imagine ...