While Clarkston does not host professional sports franchises, it has a famous footprint in the world of amateur sports and social development.
* **The Fugees Family:** Clarkston is the birthplace of the "Fugees" (short for Refugees), a youth soccer program founded by Luma Mufleh. The program used soccer to help refugee boys adjust to life in America, inspiring a bestselling book and expanding into a nationwide educational network. * **Community Leagues:** Milam Park is a hub for adult and youth amateur soccer leagues, which are highly competitive and draw players from all over the Atlanta metro area.