Flooding closes Clarkston Community Center

Clarkston Community Center announced on July 31 that it is temporarily closed to the community following a flood that caused “slightly elevated mold levels.”

“To protect everyone’s health and safety, we are swiftly engaging a professional company to handle water damage and mold remediation,” a news release states. A spokesperson stated that updates will be sent to members via email.

According to Clarkston Community Center’s website, the center currently serves approximately 60,000 people with the mission of connecting “Atlanta’s communities and cultures through education, recreation, and the arts.”

Clarkston Community Center, which opened its doors in 1994, also plays roles in Clarkston’s international and refugee communities.

“We are a meeting place for both long-term residents and families and individuals that were not born in the U.S. In fact, 53 [percent] of Clarkston’s residents are foreign-born, and more than half are living in poverty. The CCC provides unique experiences, educational resources, and valuable tools that foster community while celebrating cultural diversity,” the website states.

When open, Clarkston Community Center also offers programs and activities geared toward several different ethnicities and offers “English as a Second Language” courses.

The center also hosts political gatherings. In late July, Clarkston Community Center hosted United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director in the Office of Public Engagement Michael Hayes, who toured Clarkston and participated in a roundtable discussion at the community center with Mayor Beverly Berks and other community stakeholders.

For more information, visit https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/.