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Clarkston as an ideal destination for resettlement because of provides unique experiences along with

Where possibilities grow trends of relocations to the area, affordable housing, valuable resources to new and longtime
and transportation options.
Originally established as a railway stop between residents. For more information visit
Atlanta and Athens and the rest of the Eastern Community Center clarkstoncommunitycenter.org.
Seaboard, Clarkston was incorporated in 1882. The Clarkston is one of America’s most diverse
city evolved into one of Atlanta’s pioneer suburbs. communities. Since 1994, the Clarkston Community
Over the last 35 years, the city has welcomed Center has served as a gathering place for people City Hall & All City Departments
refugees from more than 50 countries, including of more than 50 nationalities to come together as 1055 Rowland St.
Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Vietnam, and Nepal. one community. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Clarkston, GA 30021
During the late 1990s, the city was identified by Clarkston’s diversity and strengths through clarkstonga.gov
the United States’ Asylum Program for Refugees education, recreation, and the arts. The nonprofit 404-296-6489

Decatur This walkable city has more than 200 local City Hall
Small town feel in the big city businesses, including shops, award-winning 509 N. McDonough St.
restaurants, and galleries. Decatur, GA 30030
decaturga.com | 404-370-4100
On the former site of two Native American trails,
Decatur was founded in 1823. One of the trails was Community Events Decatur Recreation Center
known as the Shallowford, which today is Clairmont Decatur hosts events year-round. From craft 231 Sycamore St.
Road. Agnes Scott College was established in beer and wine festivals to the Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur, GA 30030
the city in the late 1800s. History runs deep in Placinta Latina to Beacon Hill Concerts, onto the 404-377-0494
Decatur, where locals, newcomers, and visitors can Oakhurst Porch Fest, there is always something
experience a traditional small-town atmosphere fun, festive, and interesting happening in Public Works
as well as the benefits of a sophisticated major Decatur. For a list of festivals and events, go to 2635 Talley St. | Decatur, GA 30030
metropolitan area. visitdecaturgeorgia.com. 404-377-5571

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