Feb 23, 2021
Arabia Mountain PATH Expands
The popular Arabia Mountain PATH trail system has expanded yet again – a new 1.3-mile segment links Henry County to the trail! Emerging from Panola Mountain State Park, the new...
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Feb 12, 2021
Lucious Sanders: A Lithonia Leader
A veteran, civil rights activist, and community organizer, Lucious Sanders made an impact on the City of Lithonia and contributed to national change. After serving in the military in WWII,...
Jan 21, 2021
Preservation in Progress at the Lyon Farm
Photo by Kelly Jordan. At the Lyon Farm, construction is moving quickly as workers continue with efforts to conserve DeKalb County’s oldest homestead. Phase II of the Lyon historic preservation...
Jan 19, 2021
Parking at Arabia Mountain
As we head into the new year, the outdoors are as important as ever for mental health, physical fitness, and enjoying Georgia’s natural beauty. We love that people are coming...
Jan 11, 2021
Preserving History: Construction Begins at the Lyon Farm
Photo by Kelly Jordan. Historic preservation efforts continue at the Lyon Farm, one of the oldest homesteads in DeKalb County and a part of the history of the African-American Flat...
Jan 6, 2021
Happy New Year! Is the National Heritage Area Open?
Photo: Riley Golden IV Remember: Even outdoors, it is important to keep COVID-19 safety in mind. Please wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands when possible, practice physical distancing, and stay...
Dec 22, 2020
Holidays in Lithonia: An Interview with Ms. Harper
Allene Smith Harper has lived in Lithonia her entire life, even attending the historic Bruce Street School. We talked to her about her childhood in Lithonia in the 1940’s and...
Dec 17, 2020
Nature Reel: Summer at the NHA
In the cold days of winter, it’s nice to think about the warmth and greenery to come. Here’s a quick reel of nature shots from throughout the National Heritage...
Dec 17, 2020
Holiday Hours in the NHA
Photo: Riley Golden IV Remember: Even outdoors, it is important to keep COVID-19 safety in mind. Please wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands when possible, practice physical distancing, and stay...
Dec 14, 2020
Six Scenic Winter Trails
As you look to get outside this winter, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area offers dozens of trails to stay physically distant, get a breath of fresh air, and enjoy...
Dec 10, 2020
COVID Safety in the NHA
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and as cases rise around the country, the outdoors are still a relatively safe place to be. We welcome everyone who wants to get out of...
Dec 1, 2020
Bruce Street Surveys: Almost There!
Will you help us shape the future of the Bruce Street School? Built through a grassroots community effort, the Bruce Street School was the first African-American public school in DeKalb County....