The Stone Mountain Memorial Association denied a permit to the Sons of Confederate Veterans for an event due to safety concerns. The group was looking to host their annual Confederate Memorial Day service, ABC News reported. RELATED: Virginia's top court says Charlottesville can take down Confederate statues Stone Mountain Memorial Association CEO Bill Stephens denied the permit for safety concerns related to the pandemic and racial tensions. 'With the volatile nature of events of the immediate past and ongoing today, there is a clear and present danger to members of the (Sons of Confederate Veterans), potential counterprotesters, park employees and guests,' he said. […]
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