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CLARKSTON and the rest of the Eastern Seaboard. Over COMMUNITY EVENTS & AMENITIES
Where Possibilities Grow time, it developed into one of the pioneering • Clarkston Culture Fest – This annual event
Since the 1990s, the City of Clarkston suburbs of Atlanta, maintaining its charm embraces global influence in the
has become a symbol of diversity and and community-oriented spirit. walkable and bikeable community.
resilience, welcoming refugees from According to the DeKalb County School • Milam Park – A recreational facility that
dozens of countries and fostering a District, more than 170 languages are
community known for its inclusivity and spoken within the area, reflecting the city’s provides opportunities for everyone,
support. Clarkston’s combination of diverse rich multicultural fabric. The Clarkston including new playgrounds, tennis courts,
culture, historical significance, and vibrant Community Center, established in 1994, a dog park and seasonal swimming pool.
community life makes it a truly unique has played a pivotal role in uniting residents • Friendship Forest Wildlife Sanctuary – An
place to live and visit. from all walks of life. The center provides a urban wildlife sanctuary offering
Clarkston’s history dates to its space for learning, recreation, and the arts, 18 miles of green space and trails for
incorporation in 1882 when it served as a offering resources to both new arrivals and biking, walking, birdwatching, and
railway stop connecting Atlanta with Athens long-term residents. enjoying the outdoors.

DECATUR Did you Know? architecture, and film sightings. And nearly
everything is within a few walkable blocks!
A City with History and Heart The architect of Central Park in Book an upscale stay at one of the hotels
Just six miles east of downtown Atlanta, New York City – Frederick Law just north of the downtown square. It’s the
Decatur is bursting with creative energy, Olmsted – designed Druid perfect starting point to explore DeKalb
buzz-worthy food, and festivals! Named Hills in Decatur as one of County and all of metro Atlanta. Decatur
one of the South’s Best Small Towns by Atlanta’s first suburbs to has three MARTA rail stations and is 15
Southern Living, you’ll want to experience provide a shaded refuge minutes by car from Stone Mountain Park.
the vibrant city for yourself. from the metro center.
Foodies flock here for critically acclaimed COMMUNITY EVENTS
restaurants. The Atlanta Michelin Guide Spot art all around – outdoor sculptures, • Enjoy a year-round calendar of fun. Come
recommends four Decatur restaurants: murals, and tiny secret doors. Visit the for the Decatur Arts Festival in May, Pan
Chai Pani, The Deer and The Dove, Kimball new John Lewis Memorial by the Historic African Festival in August, Oakhurst Porchfest
House, and The White Bull. The Brick Store DeKalb Courthouse / DeKalb History Center. in October, Decatur Wine Festival in
Pub has a solid standing as one of the best There are independent shops, homegrown November, and Tree Lighting on the Square
beer bars in America. breweries, large greenspaces, historic in December.

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