Confederate group sues Georgia city over rebel flag removal

A Confederate heritage group is suing a Georgia city over the removal of rebel flags and flagpoles from a historic cemetery where more than 500 Confederate soldiers are buried.The Sons of Confederate Veterans filed the lawsuit Wednesday stating Columbus city leaders violated the organizations civil rights under the “monuments act” by removing Confederate battle flags from Linwood Cemetery, The Ledger-Enquirer reported.The conflict between the city and the group started in October whe