A Look Back At Earth Day In The NHA!
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 […]
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Arabia Mountain Goes To Muscle Shoals NHA
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 […]
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The Bruce Street School Capital Campaign Begins With A Bang
Published: Apr 10, 2023 |
Author: Sasha Johnson |
Category: Field Notes, Historic Sites |
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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, […]
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A Look At AWARE’s Efforts To Save One Local Bald Eagle
Published: Apr 2, 2023 |
Author: Jeff Dingler |
Category: Field Notes, Natural Systems |
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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, […]
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Horse Whisperer: Alisa Waxman’s Horse Trails In Rockdale County
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, […]
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Walking With Women Making History
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 […]
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How Lithonia’s First Female Mayor Marcia Glenn Hunter Reshaped The City Of Granite
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 […]
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A New Dawn at the Lithonia Woman’s Club
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 […]
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Guardian of the South River
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 […]
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Arabia Mountain Goes to D.C.
A photo blog of the annual NHA Meeting in our nation’s capital. Every year, team members from across the nation’s National Heritage Areas converge in Washington D.C. for an important […]
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Power Couple: Angel and Gazza Forte of Mermaid-Lion Entertainment
Published: Feb 12, 2023 |
Author: Jeff Dingler |
Category: Culture & Community, Field Notes |
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Mermaid-Lion Entertainment turns tales from Arabia Mountain, Stonecrest and Lithonia into awesome audio dramas. Angel Forte wasn’t certain about true love. That is until she met Gazza, her now husband […]
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Black History – Profiles of Leaders in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Tyrone Burkette: The Trailblazer Behind Many of the Heritage Area’s Most Popular Hikes and Soft Trails. Tyrone Burkette first started volunteering as a trail guide around Arabia Mountain in 2001. […]
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