Allene Harper, an alum from the historic Bruce Street School in Lithonia, recently wrote this history of the stone schoolhouse, which was DeKalb’s first public school for Black students. During...
For two decades, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area has had a hand in many significant preservation/conservation projects in east Metro Atlanta, including stabilizing Lyon Farm in Stonecrest...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...