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PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Retonjah Burdette, Communications Manager 404-834-2211 rburdette@cityofclarkston.com Clarkston Police Department Welcomes New Assistant Police Chief Xavier Todd (CLARKSTON, Ga. – July 22, 2024) – The Clarkston Police Department is excited to announce that the city has appointed Xavier E. Todd, Sr., as the new Assistant Police Chief, marking a significant step in
Qualifying Dates: Monday, July 22, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024 Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Lunchbreak: 12:00pm - 1:00pm) Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-540, a special election shall be held in Dekalb County to fill the vacancy in the office of the City Council, caused by the resignation of the Honorable Awet Eyasu. The special election will be held on November 5
Creative Projects and Exciting Experiments Fuse Science and Art to Inspire Early Learners in Clarkston On July 15, the City of Clarkston saw its youngest residents light up with joy and curiosity as Mayor Beverly H. Burks hosted the third quarterly Mayor's Tots Town Hall at the Clarkston Women's Club. This event welcomed 25 students, aged three to five, from the Early Learning Scholars Learning
The Planning and Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024, has been canceled.
Attention Clarkston Residents and Business Owners! Beginning on Friday, July 12, 2024, City of Clarkston administrative offices will close at 12 p.m. every other Friday for important administrative matters. Regular business hours resume the Monday following each Friday closure. Thank you for your understanding!
The DeKalb County Office of Emergency Management and the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are issuing an Excessive Heat County Cooling Center Activation Notification in response to the forecasted excessive heat conditions for our area. Activation Dates: Friday, June 28th Saturday, June 29th Sunday, June 30th (Parks/Recreation Centers only) Monday, July 1st Designated Cooling Stations: Per
The City of Clarkston has scheduled three public hearings for the 2024 millage rate. The first two meetings are scheduled for June 20, at 10 AM and 6:30 PM, at the Clarkston Women's Club. The final public hearing at the Clarkston City Hall Council Chambers is scheduled for June 27 at 6:30 PM. All three hearings will be live-streamed on the city's official YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/
Dear Residents of Clarkston, Please be advised that the City of Clarkston's administrative offices will close early at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The offices will remain closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, and resume normal business operations on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Additionally, please note that Waste Pro will not be servicing residents on Monday
National Public Works Week 2024 This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of the public works professionals who tirelessly serve the city of Clarkston. The theme for 2024, "Advancing Quality of Life for All," truly reflects the heart of their mission. From maintaining our roads and parks to beautifying our green spaces and ensuring safe neighborhoods, our public works team
The Planning and Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024 has been cancelled.