Thousands gather for Easter service at Stone Mountain

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — An estimated 6,000 people gathered for Easter Sunday service on top of Stone Mountain.

There was a beautiful sunrise and nice visibility to watch it during the service.

On Easter morning, worshippers heard sermons and scripture on top of Stone Mountain, at an elevation of nearly 1,700 feet.

Thousands sat on the huge granite rock and listened to a live performance.

Channel 2's Rikki Klaus saw families gathering as early as 6 a.m.

Sunday marked the 74th Annual Sunrise Service at the top of Stone Mountain in Georgia.

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Several pastors spoke, including Stone Mountain Sunrise Association President Lamar Williams.

“What a wonderful event it is. Thousands of people come out each year to celebrate our Savior. This means so much to us because we are born again, believers in Jesus Christ,” Williams said.

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