Clarkston
Few places in Georgia have a history as closely tied to refugee resettlement as Clarkston. This small city east of Atlanta became an important receiving community for people rebuilding their lives after displacement, and daily life is shaped by residents with roots across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Clarkston lies in the Piedmont, within the metropolitan area that extends toward Stone Mountain, the exposed granite monadnock that is among Georgia’s best-known landmarks. International groceries, restaurants and community organizations give its compact urban fabric a distinctly global character. Its story is not that of a preserved historic district, but of a modern American city continually remade by migration.
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Clarkston has served as a railroad town in DeKalb County since the late 19th century. Set in Georgia’s Piedmont east of Atlanta, it lies near Stone Mountain, the exposed granite dome that is among metropolitan Atlanta’s most recognisable landforms. The Stone Mountain Trail follows the former Georgia Railroad corridor through the city, linking local streets with a longer walking and cycling route. Modern Clarkston is especially known for refugee resettlement and an internationally varied community, reflected in its independent restaurants and daily life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Clarkston and DeKalb County.
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