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“Clarkston Talks,” A Podcast by Our Leaders of Tomorrow

March 15, 2023

Real Issues. Real Conversations. “Clarkston Talks,” A Podcast by Our Leaders of Tomorrow   Youth in this community are shouldering astounding responsibilities, and our duty to empower them with amplified voices is more important than ever.   One of the solutions at the Clarkston Community Center is amplifying our youths’ voices through a youth-led podcast,…

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Where We Come Together: A Year in Review

February 9, 2023

It’s difficult to deny the challenge of the last few years. The covid-19 pandemic emerged in late 2019 and disrupted almost every facet of life and world business in early 2020. Those effects have lingered with us for years. In that time, the Clarkston Community Center has refused to stand by. Determinedly and innovatively working…

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Spotlight On: Ammar Albadran

February 7, 2023

Ammar Albadran is a versatile TV producer who has held positions at CNN and Scripps News (formerly Newsy). He is also a Board Member of the Clarkston Community Center, and a valued member of the Clarkston community. However, things weren’t always this way for Ammar. Originally from Basra, Iraq, Ammar first worked as a freelancer…

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International Craft Museum Exhibition

International Craft Museum Exhibition On display now until March 31st at the Colquitt Center for Arts in Moultrie, Ga. The World Craft Council of North America (UNESCO affiliate) and the Clarkston Community Center curated an art exhibition at the Colquitt Center for Arts showcasing a collection of traditional art work from around the globe. As…

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Autumn Yard Sale, Nov 5 -2016

Clarkston Autumn Yard Sale, Saturday, Nov. 5 Clear that space you have always wanted to! In preparation for our Autumn Yard Sale, we are collecting furniture, artwork, collectibles, kitchen, appliances, bikes and other household items to add to our yard sale inventory. Please don’t hesitate to donate those items occupying space in the house to support…

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World Refugee Day Celebration and ServiceJuris

06/18/16: World Refugee Celebration and ServiceJuris From 10 am to 2 pm, we celebrated Georgia World Refugee Day with Soccer in the Streets on our beautiful soccer field. The event attracted support from all over the community and resulted in a great turn out. Additionally, we had the amazing support of the ServiceJuris team. They helped…

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Digital Inclusion Graduation

06/25/16: Clarkston Digital Inclusion Program Graduation Congratulations to the 15 graduates of the Clarkston Digital Inclusion Program! After the 4 month course, these adults are now better equipped to tackle the technology of today. The course covered topics ranging from computer basics and email creation to computer ethics and internet security. We are so proud…

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2016 Art at the center summer-camp celebration

07/28/16: Conclusion of the Art at the Center summer camp Thursday marked the last day of the Art at The Center summer camp! During the final session, the kids had an eventful three weeks of painting landscape portraits, constructing rockets, acting in short movies, learning about different kinds of flora, and much more. Our concluding…

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Seniors on the Go!

Seniors on the Go! The Clarkston Community Center hosted our first Senior Programs Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. – noon.  Seniors on the Go was a free event for adults age 55 and above to learn about the variety of programs, classes, workshops and social events available to older adults at the Clarkston…

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Donate to support a Refugee family with English Classes

Help refugees support their families, simply by sponsoring a student for classes to learn how to speak and read in English CLICK HERE TO DONATE Just follow this link above for a simple and safe way to donate and help a refugee help themselves and their families. You will change a refugee’s life by your…

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Start:Me Accelerator

Start:ME Clarkston Start:ME is a free, intensive 14-week business accelerator for small businesses (businesses with 1-4 employees) that provides the business training, mentorship support and loan fund capital needed to develop their businesses.  The program is delivered by Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in partnership with Friends of Refugees, Clarkston Community Center, and Partnership for Community…

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06/18/16: World Refugee Celebration and ServiceJuris

From 10 am to 2 pm, we celebrated Georgia World Refugee Day with Soccer in the Streets on our beautiful soccer field. The event attracted support from all over the community and resulted in a great turn out. Additionally, we had the amazing support of the ServiceJuris team. They helped us renovate the center by repainting…

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Network Atlanta

You need an affordable computer!! Network Atlanta refurbishes donated computers, installs Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus. We are a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher. Desktop PCs at $150, Laptops ranging from $180 and $200. Computers available at CCC, 3701 College Ave, Clarkston, GA 30021. Network Atlanta also provides computer literacy training at CCC…

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Learn English at CCC

Learn English using online tools Practice speaking in English Discover excellent online learning resources Wednesdays, 7-9pm New classes begin on January 6th. Contact Tom Carr 404-237-6968 for more information  

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Become a Friend of CCC!

Become a Friend of Clarkston Community Center (CCC) and partner with CCC in its mission to provide art, education, recreation and community building to Clarkston and Greater DeKalb County residents, both long-time Americans and newly-arriving refugees. Grants are great but donors are delightful! Your donation provides the CCC unrestricted funds with which do the great…

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