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Aug 26, 2015

Own a Piece of History

A secret passageway, shaded gardens, and expansive covered porches are just some of the highlights of the historic Johnson House. For the first time, this exceptional gem is for sale....

Aug 24, 2015

County leaders take bus tour of southeast DeKalb

Mark NiesseThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFull article here. DeKalb commissioners and its CEO piled into a MARTA bus Friday for a tour of the southeastern portion of the county, the area that had...

Aug 12, 2015

The best ways to float Atlanta’s rivers and lakes

Eric ChamplinFor the AJC The dog days of summer are here – but don’t let the scorching temperatures and high humidity keep you from enjoying the outdoors. Beat the heat...

Aug 6, 2015

AMP Ambassadors Reports

Thank you for volunteering as an official AMP Ambassador! This web page is designed to help you with useful information, maps, and AMP Ambassador forms. Remember, we are always here...

Aug 4, 2015

7 ways to adventure at Arabia Mountain

More than 2,000 acres, two monadnock mountains, three lakes and many historic sites. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, located just outside I-285 perimeter on Atlanta's east side, is full...

Jul 14, 2015

Pedal Atlanta’s best paved cycling trails

Ready to ride? Pedal these great bike-friendly trails in metro Atlanta over pavement and boardwalk to some seriously scenic...

Jul 10, 2015

8 places to have outdoor adventures around Atlanta

Eileen Falkenberg-Hullfor The AJC Whether you’re going with friends or taking the kids, the Atlanta area has outdoor adventures you’ll want to add to your calendar. The Atlanta area is...

Jul 6, 2015

11 free Georgia nature centers you need to visit

Lesli Petersonfor The AJC Nature centers and preserves offer peaceful respites for exploring the forest, cooling off in streams, watching wildlife and participating in educational adventures. While...

Jul 6, 2015

What To Do In Atlanta This Summer, So You Can Enjoy The Southern Heat In Style

ANNA PARSONS for BUSTLE Best Place To Have Fun By Foot Just based on looks alone, Arabia Mountain is comparable to a casual trip to outer space. The seemingly barren granite terrain...

Jul 3, 2015

Urban kids meet Mother Nature

Pictures and Text by Joshua Smith Archery, climbing trees and hiking to the top of Panola Mountain are just some of the activities students of the South DeKalb Family YMCA...

Jul 2, 2015

Beat the heat and get outdoors with some assistance from the Arabia Alliance

Ahh, summer in Atlanta. The birds are chirping, the grass is green, and all of the squirrels are feasting on the produce from our tiny backyard gardens. It’s time to...