Jun 22, 2026
Atlanta’s Soccer Origins: The Lithonia Soccer Club
While FIFA and the 2026 World Cup are in Georgia, let’s dive into the history of Atlanta soccer, which began right here in the Heritage Area in Lithonia with Scottish...
May 29, 2026
Field Note Writing Contest Student WINNER: The Key To Flat Rock
This year, the Arabia Alliance hosted its first-ever Field Note Writing contest, open to writers throughout Georgia. We picked one student winner London Ahyee, whose Field Note about Flat Rock...
May 29, 2026
Field Note Writing Contest RUNNER-UP: A Lifetime Of Experiences On The Arabia Mountain PATH
The Arabia Alliance hosted its first-ever Field Note Writing contest, open to writers throughout Georgia. We picked one adult runner-up Katy King, whose personal essay about her connection to Arabia...
May 29, 2026
Field Note Writing Contest Student RUNNER-UP: The Tidal Grey Impact Of Arabia Mountain
The Arabia Alliance hosted its first-ever Field Note Writing contest, open to writers throughout Georgia. We picked one student runner-up Gabrielle Richmond, whose Field Note about Arabia’s...
May 29, 2026
Field Note Writing Contest WINNER: The Monk And The Butterfly Counter
The Arabia Alliance recently hosted its first-ever Field Note Writing contest, open to writers throughout Georgia. We picked one adult winner Joseph Goodall, whose Field Note about Father Francis...
Mar 25, 2026
Arabia Alliance Joins The BOC At SEWE In Charleston
The second week of February was a busy one, as the Arabia Alliance, volunteers and other fellow partners joined the BIPOC Outdoor Collective (BOC) in Charleston, South Carolina for the...
Oct 7, 2024
Remembering Dawn Stewart Massey And Mike Montgomery
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...
May 13, 2024
Georgia Pet Foundation’s License Plate Program Helps Georgia Animals
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...
Apr 27, 2024
Hollywood At Arabia Mountain
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...
Jan 3, 2024
Local Histories: Ada Anderson Beck, Beloved Cook At Bruce Street School
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...
Jun 20, 2023
Pride Profiles: Arabia Alliance Executive Director Revonda Cosby
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....
Jun 6, 2023
The Story Behind Mary Wade’s Grave At Arabia Mountain
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...