Field Notes

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 […]

More than 50 people attended the first-of-its-kind Arabia Alliance Community Archaeology Day, including Bruce Street School alums and nearby residents. The afternoon of Sunday, May 28 was a busy one […]

The Arabia Alliance’s inaugural spring Pedal The PATH Bike Challenge had 50 registrants, including 16 people who completed either 15 or 30 miles of trail! The 30 Mile Challenge There’s […]

Junior Ranger Day roared back; fruit trees were planted on Bruce Street; and famous author/advocate Audrey Peterman spoke in Stonecrest. Earth Day was a very big day at Arabia Mountain […]

From April 17-20, NHAs from across the country met in Muscle Shoals NHA in northern Alabama for an annual Spring Meeting. Alabama never looked so sweet! About 280 miles northwest […]

Held on March 30th, the Capital Campaign raised $1,450 in a single day and brought together community members from across the National Heritage Area. On the last day of March, […]

From early December to late February, AWARE staff and volunteers tried to save a badly injured bald eagle found at Panola Mountain. Early Sunday morning on December 4th, Scott Lange, […]

For a decade, Alisa Waxman has volunteered her time to maintain, expand and create new equine riding experiences throughout South Rockdale Community Park. For as long as she can remember, […]

The Arabia Alliance introduced a new walking series celebrating Women’s History Month and it was a big hit! Women, get your walk on! In celebration of Women’s History Month throughout […]

One of Lithonia’s most influential mayors reflects on her life and times in office. Lithonia’s first Black female mayor Marcia Glenn Hunter still remembers when her hometown was segregated and […]

A Lithonia local plans to turn the old Woman’s Club into a viable institution again. Born and raised in Lithonia, businesswoman Dawn Massey was always aware of the historic Lithonia […]

Jacqueline “Jackie” Echols: Board President of the South River Watershed Alliance Rivers are a crucial part of any ecosystem. Unfortunately, more rivers and waterways are becoming polluted due to a […]