Dawn Massey was an indefatigable supporter of her hometown of Lithonia, and Ranger Mike Montgomery knew Arabia Mountain perhaps better than anyone. It’s always hard losing loved ones. We at...
Two artists Rachel Parish and Sarah Cameron Sunde will paddle 450 miles from Georgia’s capital to the Atlantic Ocean to raise water awareness and create art installations for the South...
Proceeds from the $25 plate go to neuter/spay services and could help shelters in the National Heritage Area. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a testament to the state’s...
From Stranger Things to The Vampire Diaries, a number of uber-popular shows and movies have had scenes filmed in the Heritage Area. Celebrity alert! Was that Eddie Murphy and Pete...
Ada Anderson’s name may not appear in history books but she fed a generation of Lithonia school children and inspired many more with her recipes and generosity. Many history books...
As the first Queer Black Director of the NHA, Cosby has prioritized inclusivity and LGBTQ-friendly events and programming. Arabia Mountain has always held a special place in Revonda Cosby’s heart....
Mary Wade’s Grave is nearly 150 years old and recent research into her genealogy connected long-lost family relatives. Who’s been leaving flowers at the historic grave of Mary Wade? This...
Following Emancipation, members of the Flat Rock community had to navigate the rise of Jim Crow and deal with the harsh presence of segregation in daily life. Some left and...
Have you visited historic Lithonia? Once the granite capital of the world, this small southern city is situated at the northern end of the National Heritage Area and offers a...
Life in the rural South was not easy for members of the Flat Rock community, especially during Jim Crow. In this video, listen to board members and staff of the...
Quilt making has played an important role in the history of Flat Rock, one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia. Listen as Johnny Waits and Patricia Bryant, both descendants...
At a dirt-floored dance hall far from the bustling streets of Atlanta, people raced, reveled and made merry. This place was the Lithonia Speedway and the accompanying Country Club, tucked...