Throughout the past several years the Clarkston area and the happenings within the community have made the headlines of numerous media stories. This page is dedicated to various articles and newsreels that have spotlighted Clarkston.
The History of Clarkston in the Spotlight
Pat Maddox, volunteer, Friends of Refugees – Atlanta Magazine – 12/1/2009
The World Comes to Georgia, and an Old Church Adapts – New York Times – 9/22/2007
Refugee’s Stories
DeKalb Reaches out to Refugees – Atlanta Journal Constitution – 4/23/2010
Summer Spectacular
Kids in One Refugee Community Find Solace in Summer Programs — Juvenile Justice Information Exchange– 07/01/11
Atlanta Braves Entertain some ‘Friends of Refugees’ – Creative Loafing – 7/21/2010
Clarkston Community Center
Melting Pot Stirs “We Are the World Cup” in Clarkston – Atlanta Journal Constitution – 6/25/2010
New Playground – Atlanta Journal Constitution- PHOTO
Fugees
Program Aims to Unite Community – Southern Maryland Newspapers – 9/8/2010
Refugees Find Hostility and Hope on Soccer Field – New York Times – 1/21/2007
