Clarkston will host two events next week in celebration of Georgia Cities Week as well as to honor its own efforts.

The city will host an open house with city staff and police from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 at the City Hall Annex,

It hosts a ribbon cutting at its new public works facility from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at the new building, 3620 Montreal Creek Court.

Both events are free and open to the public. Information: www.cityofclarkston.com.