Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Clarkston, GA
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Clarkston, GA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Clarkston, GA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.
Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services
- Urine Testing
- Alcohol Testing
- Hair Testing
- DOT Testing
- DOT Consortium
- Mobile/On-Site Testing
- DNA Testing
- Background Checks
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Clarkston, GA Drug Testing Centers.
Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing
We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Clarkston, GA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.
DOT Testing and Services
Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Clarkston, GA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
DNA Testing
DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.
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2151A IDLEWOOD RD 1.2 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 1.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 2.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 3.0 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
5019 LAVISTA RD 3.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1276 MCCONNELL DR 4.0 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 4.0 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 4.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 4.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 5.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 6.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 6.8 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 6.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 7.0 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 7.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 7.1 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 7.2 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 7.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 7.5 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 7.6 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 7.7 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 8.2 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 8.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
145 NORTH AVE NE 8.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 8.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 8.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 8.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 8.9 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
688 SPRING ST NW 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 8.9 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 9.0 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
338 W Peachtree St NW 9.1 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 9.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 9.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 9.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 10.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 10.4 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 10.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 10.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 10.7 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 10.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 10.9 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 11.1 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 11.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 11.4 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 11.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 11.8 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
6660 ROSWELL RD 11.9 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 11.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 12.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 12.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 12.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
923 DILL AVE SW 12.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 12.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 12.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 12.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
4223 MORELAND AVE 12.9 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 13.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 13.3 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 13.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 13.3 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 13.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 13.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 13.5 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 13.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 13.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 14.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
535 N CENTRAL AVE 14.3 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
9690 VENTANA WAY 14.4 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3580 ATLANTA AVE 14.5 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
791 Oak St 14.6 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 14.6 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 14.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 14.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 14.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 14.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 14.9 miles
East Point, GA 30344
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 15.1 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 15.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 15.3 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 15.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2890 DELK RD SE 15.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
On-site only 15.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 15.7 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 15.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
180 COBB PKWY S 15.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
305 WILLOW LN 15.9 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 15.9 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 16.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
9410B WILLEO RD 16.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 16.1 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 16.2 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 16.2 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 16.3 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 16.3 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 16.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 16.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 16.5 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 16.5 miles
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
769 MORROW RD 16.8 miles
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 16.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 16.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30094
6681 JONESBORO RD 16.8 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 16.8 miles
Morrow, GA 30260
575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 16.9 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 16.9 miles
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 17.0 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 17.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
289 GRAYSON HWY 17.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 17.3 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
368 W PIKE ST STE 107 17.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 17.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 17.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 17.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 17.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1500 MOUNT ZION RD 17.5 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
545 CONCORD RD SE 17.6 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 17.7 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
87 HIGHWAY 138 W 17.7 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
2721 S COBB DR SE 17.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 17.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 17.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
750 MOUNT ZION RD 17.9 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
783 N CLAYTON ST 17.9 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 17.9 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 18.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 18.0 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 18.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 18.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 18.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 18.3 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 18.3 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 18.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 18.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 18.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 18.4 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 18.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 18.5 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 18.6 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 18.7 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 18.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
301 SHYREWOOD DR 18.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 18.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 19.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
1680 GA 138 19.1 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
332 SWANSON DR STE A 19.1 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 19.3 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 19.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 19.6 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 19.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 19.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 20.0 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 20.1 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
155 EAGLES WALK STE F 20.5 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 20.6 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 20.8 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 20.9 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 20.9 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
110 LEWIS DR NE 20.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 20.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3950 Austell Road SW 21.0 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 21.0 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 21.0 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 21.1 miles
Austell, GA 30106
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 21.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 21.2 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
399 AUSTELL RD 21.4 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 21.5 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
561 THORNTON RD 22.2 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 22.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
2272 CHATEAU DR 23.1 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 23.1 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 23.4 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3425 BUFORD DR 23.6 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 23.7 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 23.7 miles
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 23.9 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 24.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 24.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 24.1 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 24.1 miles
McDonough, GA 30253
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 24.5 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing
Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.
DNA Testing
DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.
- Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
- Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
- Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
- Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.
Applications and Importance
These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:
- Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
- Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
- Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.
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Local Area Info: Clarkston, Georgia
Clarkston is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 12,742 as of 2016. The Clarkston Campus of Georgia State University's Perimeter College is just south of the city limits.
The city is noted for its ethnic diversity, and is often referred to as "the most diverse square mile in America" and "the Ellis Island of the South." In the 1990s, refugee resettlement programs identified Clarkston as a good fit for displaced persons of many backgrounds. The rental market was open, residents were moving farther out from the Atlanta urban core, and Clarkston was the last stop on a transit line into the city. By the 2000s the local high school had students from more than 50 countries; a local mosque had 800 worshipers; and by some estimates, half the population was from outside the U.S.
A post office called Clarkston has been in operation since 1876. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1882 as the "Town of Clarkston", with municipal corporate limits extending in a one-half mile radius from the Georgia Railroad depot. The community was named after W. W. Clark, a railroad official.