FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Retonjah Burdette Communications Director City of Clarkston 404-834-2211 rburdette@cityofclarkston.com City of Clarkston Police Department Launches S.T.E.P. Unit to Promote Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Enforcement Clarkston, GA (July 23, 2025) – This week, the City of Clarkston Police Department officially launched a new initiative focused on enhancing roadway
90 Days In: A Conversation with City Manager ChaQuias Miller-Thornton Reflecting on her first three months, Clarkston’s new City Manager shares her vision, values, and commitment to community-driven progress. The City of Clarkston is entering a new phase of leadership under City Manager ChaQuias Miller-Thornton. With her first 90 days now behind her, Miller-Thornton reflects on her early
Media Contact: Retonjah Burdette Communications Director City of Clarkston 404-834-2211 rburdette@cityofclarkston.com City of Clarkston Downtown Development Authority to Host Inaugural Open House CLARKSTON, GA (June 6, 2025) – The City of Clarkston’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host its inaugural Open House on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Clarkston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: ChaQuias Miller-Thornton, City Manager 404-296-6489 (office) – cmthornton@cityofclarkston.com 1055 Rowland St., Clarkston, GA 30021 PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Clarkston, GA, June 5, 2025 - The City of Clarkston City Council today announces its intention to increase the 2025 Property Taxes it will levy this year by 41.23 percent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Retonjah Burdette Communications Director City of Clarkston 404-834-2211 rburdette@cityofclarkston.com City of Clarkston Selected for Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 Community Development Assistance Program Clarkston, GA – (May 20, 2025)The City of Clarkston has been selected by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) as one of seven recipients of the 2025
Clarkston, GA – (April 4, 2025) The City of Clarkston is proud to announce the appointment of ChaQuias Miller-Thornton as its new City Manager, effective April 4, 2025. She succeeds Tammi Saddler Jones, who served in the role in an interim capacity for the past 18 months. With more than 25 years of experience in municipal government, Miller-Thornton brings extensive knowledge, proven leadership
IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE AND DETOUR INFORMATION LOCATION 1: ROWLAND STREET (FROM HILL STREET TO NORMAN ROAD) LOCATION 2: MARKET STREET AT ROWLAND STREET INTERSECTION DATES: MARCH 17 – APRIL 4, 2025 Georgia Power will be replacing utility transmission poles, requiring road closures and detours. Please plan your routes accordingly and refer to the info below for detailed detour maps. LOCATION 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Retonjah Burdette Communications Manager City of Clarkston 404-834-2211 rburdette@cityofclarkston.com Clarkston Announces First-Ever C.A.R.E.S. Grant Recipients at Special Award Ceremony City Awards $50,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting the Community (CLARKSTON, GA, March 5, 2025) – In a momentous celebration of community impact, the City of Clarkston
The City of Clarkston is moving forward with a street resurfacing project to improve road conditions throughout the community. Please review the schedule below to see when work will take place in your area. What to Expect: Resurfacing work will be completed in a single day unless otherwise noted. Temporary road closures and detours may occur. Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan
For the first time in years, the Clarkston Police Department has reached full staffing, a milestone that promises to enhance public safety, reduce response times, and strengthen community engagement. With 21 sworn officers now serving the city, the department is poised to operate at full strength, ensuring the highest level of service and protection for Clarkston residents. “This is a tremendous