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People Protect Places—Leave No Trace
Feb 29, 2024
People Protect Places—Leave No Trace

With warmer weather, it’s important to remember the delicateness of the Heritage Area’s environments, and how its on visitors to help protect Arabia Mountain and beyond. Did you know that...

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Feb 27, 2023
Arabia Wellness Walk

Join DeKalb County Wellness Coordinator Michelle Walldorff on a walk for wellness.  Come learn tips, receive support, and take in the health benefits of...

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Things to Do in Lithonia
Aug 4, 2022
Things to Do in Lithonia

Have you visited historic Lithonia? Once the granite capital of the world, this small southern city is situated at the northern end of the National Heritage Area and offers a...

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Quilt Making in the Flat Rock Community
Jul 14, 2022
Quilt Making in the Flat Rock Community

Quilt making has played an important role in the history of Flat Rock, one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia. Listen as Johnny Waits and Patricia Bryant, both descendants...

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Hiking in the Heat
May 10, 2022
Hiking in the Heat

The year is heating up quickly, and it’s good to remember a few guidelines on hiking in the heat. Humidity and the sun can take you by surprise. Here are...

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AWARE’s Night Owl 5K 2022
May 9, 2022
AWARE’s Night Owl 5K 2022

The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) held their annual Night Owl 5K on May 7th at Panola Mountain State Park, raising funds for year-round wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and...

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Paddle the South River
May 5, 2022
Paddle the South River

Guided paddles of the South River are back for 2022! Join the South River Watershed Alliance for a series of paddles to take place on May 14, July 30 and...

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Run the AWARE Night Owl 5K
Apr 28, 2022
Run the AWARE Night Owl 5K

The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort’s (AWARE’s) 5K Run/Walk fundraiser returns on May 7th, taking place at Panola Mountain State Park. A virtual option is also available. Funds from the...

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Happy Earth Day
Apr 22, 2022
Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! On this day and throughout the year, we celebrate the wonder of the natural world. Today is a day to sPark action as part of National Park...

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