Latest News & Events

#PhotoFridays: CRSA Retreat

September 22, 2023

  #PhotoFridays – This week, we are honored to highlight our partnerships in serving the refugee community, embodied in the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies (CRSA). CRSA’s mission is, “To engage a broad coalition to highlight the cultural, social, and economic contributions of refugees and immigrants in Georgia.” For years, we have cherished the opportunity…

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#PhotoFridays: Welcoming Kevin Bergen, an Advocate for Our Youth

September 8, 2023

This week, we as an organization and community welcome Kevin Bergen as our OST Coordinator. Kevin has a personal history of education advocacy and volunteering in our community, and is focused on continuing the push for positive change for our youth. “It’s important for kids to know they have someone advocating for them and their…

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#PhotoFridays: An Introduction to Executive Director Luay Sami

September 1, 2023

In this week’s iteration of #PhotoFridays, it is our enjoyment to share an introduction with Luay Sami, our Executive Director. In 2010, Sami came to our community as a refugee from Baghdad, Iraq. By 2011 he had already begun to find his home both in the nonprofit sector and the community. For 12 years he…

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Runoff Election for US Senate is December 6th

A runoff election to determine the winner of the race for US Senate between incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker will be held on December 6th. Early voting for this election begins on November 28th. For more information, click the button below. Make the power of your voice heard! 2022 Georgia Senate Runoff…

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Election Day is November 8th – Vote!

Get out the vote, Clarkston! Elections for federal and state offices are being held Tuesday, November 8th. Early voting has already started, and runs through November 4th. Don’t wait: make your voice heard! For more information on where and how to vote, click the button below! Clarkston Voter Guide

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What kind of youth programs would you like to see from the City of Clarkston? Have your say by filling out the youth survey linked below! Surveys can be printed out and returned to the Clarkston Community Center or Clarkston City Hall. Youth Survey

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Fresh on DeK – Mobile Farmers Market

Fresh on DeKalb, a mobile Farmers Market will be in our parking lot until 11 am every Thursday providing Dekalb County residents nutritional education and FREE produce.

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Now Hiring – Open Positions

The STEAM-Plus Summer Camp will be starting June 6th and will last until July 22nd; Monday-Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. If interested in becoming a camp counselor (unpaid), please complete the following application form: https://forms.gle/qMcA5mbX6dvBLxxT8 If interested in being hired as the Part-Time STEAM-Plus Summer Camp Coordinator (paid), please send in your resume to [email protected].

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DeKalb County Sights N’ Sounds Program – OPEN ENROLLMENT

DeKalb County Sights N’ Sounds Program is committed to providing students with exposure to the film, art,’, and music production and recording industries. Sights N’ Sounds program will offer workshops to encourage youth to gain interest and pursue a career in the entertainment field through our four focus areas of learning to encourage youth to…

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Global Youth Service Day – Register as a Volunteer

GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY Youth and adult volunteers are needed for a service event hosted by Easton Banks Learning & Life Center, Inc. at Stephenson High School on April 30, 2022 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Volunteers will be assisting in seed saving, canned food drive, and garden clean-up. Volunteers that are in high school and…

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CCC STEAM-Plus Summer Camp

It’s almost that time! Registration for the CCC STEAM-Plus Summer Camp begins in May. For more information on days, times, payment, food, classes & activities please contact our Youth Coordinator, Eric Williams at [email protected] or 404-508-1050.

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CCC & Goodwill Career Expo

In partnership with the Decatur Goodwill Career Center Goodwill Industries International, the Clarkston Community Center will be hosting a Career Expo! There will be several hiring managers and resources from various industries provided to those searching for employment. Date: April 27, 2022 Time: 10am – 1pm Location: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, Ga…

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Parent Advocate Training

We are now enrolling parents into our Parent Advocate Training in partnership with the DeKalb County School District Department of Parent & Family Engagement. In this training parents will learn various techniques in advocating for their children and community. First training is on April 23, 2022 – 11am to 1pm. Location: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College…

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Upcoming Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution Dates

Down below are the dates that we will be hosting our Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution. May 7, 2022 June 4, 2022 July 9, 2022    

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New Employment Announcement

The Clarkston Community Center is looking to hire a part-time Youth Coordinator to oversee ALL youth programming here at the CCC. The ideal candidate will be an experienced youth leader with strong project management and communication skills. If interested, please send resumes to [email protected].

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Easter Weekend Family Fun

Easter Egg Hunt Calling all children to the Ray for their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. All children, age 2 to 6th grade, are invited to come out for the big hunt. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Tracy Lockett via email at [email protected]. Springing Into Better Health – Health Fair Health Fair hosted…

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Family Engagement Night

So happy to have celebrated the support of our parents here at the Clarkston Community Center for our CCC After-School Quiet Zones 2.0 Program in partnership with the DeKalb County Department Parent & Family Engagement. There was fellowship and joy amongst one another! We want to say thank you again to our parents for allowing…

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Thanking Our Youth Volunteers

We are so thankful and happy to have had student volunteers even from Georgia Tech & Georgia State come and assist us in helping families receive the items they need. THANK YOU AGAIN!

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City of Clarkston/Sears Pool Company – Summer Youth Job Opportunity

Sears Pool Management Consultant Company is now hiring for lifeguard and attendant positions for the upcoming summer at the Milam Park Pool Center. The pay range is from $11-15/hr. and must complete lifeguard training (that will be provided). The applicant must pay for the training. However, they have a scholarship available for applicants that may…

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Happy Women’s History Month

Happy Women’s History Month to all the women out there! You are beautiful, wonderful beings that deserve the world. Love on the women in your life today.

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Donating to the Clarkston Cares Food Pantry

Prior to our event, if you would like to donate food items, PPE, and/or baby-care items that are in good condition, please contact us today! These items can dropped off at our center between the hours of 10am-5pm.  Clarkston Community Center | 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 |404-508-1050 | www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org

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Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution

This Saturday please come and join us for our monthly Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution! We will be providing families with non-perishable food items, PPE, and baby-care items.   We’ll see you there! Address: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 Date: 03/05/22 (Saturday) Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

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DeKalb Unknown – Final Episodes

We have an awesome lineup for all of our viewers of our Black History Month video series, DeKalb Unknown. Recently we’ve had both news reporter, Amber Worthy and world-renowned drummer, JFly The Flytrap. They’ve both been able to dive deep into one’s passion and how to use that enlightenment to help others. Upcoming interviews in…

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