At their August 16, 2021 meeting the Atlanta City Council unanimously voted to approve the removal of the Lion of Atlanta statue from Oakland Cemetery as “necessary and appropriate for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the monument.” The Lion…
Spooky Season is just around the corner, even though it may not feel like it yet. It’s never too early to get into the Halloween mood as you prepare for this year’s annual Run Like Hell 5K! Check out our…
Did you know that despite the beauty of its 48-acres, Oakland is not a perpetual care cemetery? It's not! Families and owners are responsible for maintaining their lots, but in the years since the last of Oakland’s lots were sold,…
Several inconspicuous headstones can be found in the African American Burial Grounds. They appear to be made of concrete and have bright white plaster fronts. Each stone contains information commonly found on grave markers, like biographical information (names, dates) and…
Oakland Cemetery is known for its beautiful and elaborate granite and marble monuments. They stand out against the landscape as grand tributes to the dead. But not all headstones at Oakland are made from natural stone. Some are composed of…
