georgia – The Monumentous

The Confederate Memorial Carving at Stone Mountain Park Represents the Past and Defines the Future of Georgia

Exloring the Evolving Legacy of Stone Mountain

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Located just outside of the city of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park has become the most visited attraction in Georgia. Featuring the natural beauty of expansive woodlands, miles of hiking trails, and numerous recreational activities, there is no shortage of things to do. However, the world’s largest relief sculpture on Stone Mountain itself is the most […]

The Atlanta BeltLine Transforms Abandoned Rail Corridors into a Hub of Community Activity

“Where Atlanta Comes Together”

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By using existing rail track easements that formerly encircled Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine is an incredible example of what it can mean to transform existing infrastructure into a monument. Designed to link the city in a whole new way, the BeltLine will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails. In doing […]

The Georgia Guidestones Create Mystery and a Legacy in Elberton

Utilizing monuments to convey ideas across time is as powerful as it is long-lasting

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Proclaiming itself to be the “Granite Capital of the World”, the city of Elberton, Georgia, produces more granite monuments than any other city. Landmarks near and afar have been constructed using granite quarried in the region, but that was just one of the reasons the city was chosen as the location for the Georgia Guidestones. […]