Field Notes

The National Heritage Area contains some fascinating Civil War history from skirmishes at Flat Rock during the Battle of Atlanta to experiencing the destruction of William Sherman’s March to the […]

A month after large plumes of chemical smoke were deposited into the skies above Conyers, local residents are still waiting for updates, as many questions remain unanswered. On the morning […]

Cistercian monks at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit used an old firetruck not just as a way to put out wildfires but also to warm up to the community. […]

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 […]

Visitors were left disappointed as this year’s Daisy bloom did not materialize. But because of recent heavy rains, there might be some late-bloomers.  September in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage […]

The Arabia Mountain Vineyard is a family owned business in Stonecrest that produces five wine grapes and opened its grounds to venue rentals this September.  Ah, tall palm trees, glowing […]

On the 50th Anniversary, the Arabia Alliance looks at Panola Mountain’s fascinating but little known history.  Who knew 50 could look this good? On July 24, Panola Mountain State Park […]

Clearing dead and dying trees around a natural green burial ground, such as Honey Creek Woodlands in Conyers, required, instead of heavy machinery, a specialist and a team of draft […]

The Arabia Alliance recently received a $23,000-grant to develop a Junior Ranger Angler Program, which teaches parents and kids the basics of fishing and fishing safety.  What better summer pastime […]

This year’s Arabia Alliance Juneteenth celebrations included a Salute to Black Music Month at the New Black Wall Street Market, our first-ever Movie Night In The NHA, and, back for […]

Started in 1987, the Atlanta-based film festival has become one of the nation’s premier Queer film shows, and an Oscar-qualifier, under Farmer’s leadership.  Pulling off a film festival is never […]

West became Executive Director of the LGBTQ Institute at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in 2023 and since then has focused heavily on cultivating youth advocacy. There […]