Changes to Stone Mountain State Park begin with new logo for governing body

The 90-foot tall Confederate carving at Stone Mountain is the park’s most prominent, and controversial feature.

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The group that oversees Stone Mountain State Park has officially adopted a new logo — one that does not include an image of the large Confederate carving on the side of the mountain.

The Stone Mountain Memorial Association’s new logo features a picture of the park’s lake and a wider view of the mountain.

“Some thought the other symbol was not unifying, so we wanted to make a change,” CEO Bill Stephens said following Monday’s board meeting. “And I think this is an appropriate logo for a state authority, and we’ll go forward with it.”