Field Notes

Between Juneteenth and the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration, our resident Hood Historian Brigette Jones reflects on the long march toward freedom for Black people in this country through a […]

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 […]

On June 2, the City of Stonecrest held their Feral Hog Workshop & Trap Demo at City Hall, which featured representatives from organizations like the Georgia Department of Natural Resources […]

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 Tidal Grey granite […]

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 Michael […]

Feral hog sightings are on the rise in the Arabia Mountain area, with occasional encounters on trails and in private yards. Despite a rise in concern, laws and response protocols […]

Known by many as “Mr. Charlie,” Davidson, Sr. owned the Arabia Mountain quarry and was one of the most powerful businessmen in Georgia. He also had Klan sympathies and was […]

What are the most common mushrooms in the Heritage Area, and how can enthusiasts ID them? Arabia Mountain Interpretive Ranger Darling Ngoh breaks it down for us. It’s finally spring, […]

It is 2026, and the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is turning 20 years old! For this special occasion, the Arabia Alliance brought back Monadnock Madness – Triple Hike, a […]

For 12 years, Muslimahs Endure has been getting women of Muslim faith outdoors and active, including at Arabia Mountain.  For Muslims across Metro Atlanta, the holy month of Ramadan just […]