PHOTOS: Protesters turn out at Stone Mountain

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Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, are planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups are organizing a counter-demonstration.

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters and counterprotesters face off in the city of Stone Mountain after Stone Mountain Park was closed. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups are organizing a counter-demonstration. Local authorities, who have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, are bracing for possible conflict. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters from both sides clash as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday in the town of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A counterprotester gets his eyes washed out after a protester sprayed him with bug spray. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, gathered Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. Despite a police presence, the two opposing sides were able to be in close proximity to each other. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - James Armour, 6, waves to police during demonstrations Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Stone Mountain. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A heavy police presence is on hand as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups are organizing a counter-demonstration. Local authorities, who have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, are bracing for possible conflict. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com

Atlanta activist Zach Benton holds a sign in downtown Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Chris Joyner / AJC)

Law enforcement officers were in place at the Stone Mountain city entrance to the park. Militias and other demonstrators planned to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer/ alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters gather as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain. Local authorities, who have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, were bracing for possible conflict. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups are organizing a counter-demonstration. Local authorities, who have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, were bracing for possible conflict. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A Stone Mountain police officer tells Michelle Allen of Loganville that she can’t park at the park. Allen said she was there was in support the monuments and Stone Mountain but wasn’t part of any groups. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Stone Mountain police officers tell a group that they couldn’t park in front of the main gate at the park. They said they weren’t part of any group but were in support of keeping the monuments at Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Cars are turned around at the main gate of Stone Mountain after the park was closed and no one was allowed in on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A law enforcement helicopter hovers over the scene. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. Local authorities, who have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, were bracing for possible conflict. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters set a Confederate flag on fire as protesters and counterprotesters face off in the city of Stone Mountain after Stone Mountain Park was closed on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters and counterprotesters face off in the city of Stone Mountain after Stone Mountain Park was closed Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at the park, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters set a Confederate flag on fire, then added an American flag to the fire, as protesters and counterprotesters face off in the city of Stone Mountain after Stone Mountain Park was closed on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally at the park, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A DeKalb sheriff’s officer wears a camera on her glasses as she monitors the protests. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A Stone Mountain resident who gave his name as “Curly” stands with his weapon near his car. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters burn a Confederate flag as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, conduct a rally Saturday at Stone Mountain. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters march in the city of Stone Mountain as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - DeKalb sheriff’s officers guard Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church where protesters convened Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - An protester wears shotgun shells and a Confederate flag. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A protester sprays a counterprotester with bug spray. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A counter protestor gets his eyes washed out after a protestor sprayed him with Hot Shot bug spray. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday in the town of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain park. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A counterprotester gets his eye washed out after a far-right protester sprayed pepper spray. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A far-right protester aims pepper spray toward counterprotesters. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA -A protester pulls a can of Hot Shot bug spray out of his pocket before spraying a counterprotester with it. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Assistance is given to counterprotesters as they march through the city of Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters march through the city of Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters and counterprotesters face off as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters and counterprotesters face off as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters and counterprotesters fight over a flag as Counterprotesters march through the city of Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters and protesters clash as sSeveral far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters burn a Confederate flag at a Stone Mountain rally on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters and protesters get in a scuffle as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters and protesters face off as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A counterprotester is treated for pepper spray as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Protesters and counter protesters fight over a flag during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. (Photo/Rebecca Wright for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Protesters and counterprotesters fight over a flag during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in Stone Mountain. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A protester shouts during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in Stone Mountain. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A counterprotester is held back by police during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Counterprotesters get treated following pepper spray during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A counterprotester steps in front of a car on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Counterprotesters spit on a protester during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Stone Mountain. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Protesters argue during demonstrations on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. (Photo/Rebecca Wright for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Police begin to move in as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Police use a bullhorn and prepare to move in as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters from both sides clash as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Police prepare to move in as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A protester sprays pepper spray as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain. A broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protestors from both sides clash as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rally Saturday in the town of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain park. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters from both sides fight over a Confederate flag as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration there after local authorities closed Stone Mountain Park. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Protesters and counterprotesters fight over a flag as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Police move in the clear the area as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Police move in to clear the area as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Steve Schaefer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters use bug spray and pepper spray against counterprotesters as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - James Armour, 6, looks toward his mom before he talks to police during demonstrations Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters scuffle over a Confederate flag with protesters as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters face off with protesters as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters scuffle with protesters as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - A DeKalb sheriff's officer keeps an eye on marchers as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Counterprotesters marched as several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the city of Stone Mountain. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cyclists stand outside of closed Stone Mountain Park early on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, before demonstrations began between protesters. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A hat from a protester burns on top of a burned Confederate flag during demonstrations in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Stone Mountain police hold off a counterprotester during demonstrations in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A protester sits in the back of a truck while an American flag waves during demonstrations in Stone Mountain, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A protester gets into a short scuffle with counterprotesters during demonstrations in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Members of the National Guard walk down East Mountain Street in downtown Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A counterprotester and a protester argue during demonstrations in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A woman takes a photo of a counterprotester in the road outside of her home in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Members of the National Guard wait for commands in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, rallied in the city, and a broad coalition of far-left and anti-racist groups organized a counter-demonstration. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Six-year-old James Armour looks back at his mom before going to speak to police officers standing guard during demonstrations in Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo: Rebecca Wright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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8/15/20 - Stone Mountain, GA - Protesters and counterprotesters face off in the city of Stone Mountain after Stone Mountain Park was closed. Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, were planning to rally Saturday at Stone Mountain, and a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups are organizing a counter-demonstration. Local authorities, who have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, are bracing for possible conflict. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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