Stories tagged "Clarkston"
An illustrated map of community assets in Clarkston, Georgia
Mapping a neighborhood that holds the world

The most vital community assets in Clarkston, Georgia, according to one resident

A drawing of the author with thought bubbles illustrating moments with her family.
In lonely pursuit of the American Dream

One Clarkston resident weighs the opportunities she’s found in the States, against the guilt she has for leaving her family behind.

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Where are Clarkston’s third spaces?

One resident embarks on a quest to find them, searching high and low for places that fully reflect the city’s diversity.

Muzhda Oriakhil stands in front of a photo board at Embrace Refugee Birth in Clarkston, Georgia.
“What will happen to us?”

As ICE activity escalates across the country, clinicians and community leaders say anxiety is surging in a community already bearing the scars of trauma.

For the Record: Clarkston city council debates 2026 property rates

Plus: City of Atlanta approves AI training for staff, and more important moments from metro Atlanta’s latest public meetings.

Community Notebook: Clarkston residents weigh in on housing priorities

Our weekly feature, Community Notebook, is filled with snippets of information, conversations, and reporting about the communities where we work.

Community Notebook: June 25, 2025

Our weekly feature, Community Notebook, is filled with snippets of information, conversations, and reporting about the communities where we work.

Recap: Clarkston Community Social

Thank you to everyone who joined Canopy Atlanta and Refuge Coffee Co. to celebrate the stories, cultures, and people that make Clarkston special.

Community Notebook: June 19, 2025

Our weekly feature, Community Notebook, is filled with snippets of information, conversations, and reporting about the communities where we work.

Community Notebook: April 21, 2025

Our weekly feature, Community Notebook, is filled with snippets of information, conversations, and reporting about the communities where we work.