Atlanta photojournalist’s new e book captures concord atop Stone Mountain

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Atlanta photojournalist Jean Shifrin collects a decade of pictures in ‘Rise Above: On Top of Stone Mountain.’

Kofi often hikes Stone Mountain barefoot, carrying a giant stick balanced on a rock on top of his head. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

Kofi usually hikes Stone Mountain barefoot, carrying a large stick balanced on a rock on high of his head. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

By Suzanne Van Atten

5 hours in the past

Beloved by some and loathed by others, Stone Mountain is a examine in contrasts. There’s no denying the geographical splendor of the large slab of uncovered granite 12 miles east of Atlanta. But detractors have a tough time wanting previous the racist sentiment mirrored by the Confederate memorial carved in its aspect and a historical past of KKK cross burnings.

And but, barring unhealthy climate, scores of hikers of all ages representing a mess of cultures, religions and nations of origin are drawn to the summit each day to sing, dance, pray, meditate, work out and admire the view in concord.

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Atlanta photojournalist Jean Shifrin. (Courtesy)

Atlanta photojournalist Jean Shifrin. (Courtesy)

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"Rise Above: On Top of Stone Mountain" by photographer Jean Shifrin. (Courtesy of Shock Design Books)

“Rise Above: On Top of Stone Mountain” by photographer Jean Shifrin. (Courtesy of Shock Design Books)

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A soldier carries the U.S. flag to the top of Stone Mountain to honor three fallen U.S. Army reservists from Georgia killed in a drone attack in Jordan in January 2024. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

A soldier carries the U.S. flag to the highest of Stone Mountain to honor three fallen U.S. Army reservists from Georgia killed in a drone assault in Jordan in January 2024. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

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Firefighters summit Stone Mountain every year on Sept. 11 to honor the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

Firefighters summit Stone Mountain yearly on Sept. 11 to honor the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist assaults on the U.S. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

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Muslim women wearing niqab veils are frequently spotted on top of Stone Mountain. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

Muslim ladies carrying niqab veils are incessantly noticed on high of Stone Mountain. (Courtesy of Jean Shifrin)

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