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๐ฑ How a Union City tax preparer landed seven years in prison
Good day Union City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- How a Union City tax preparer landed seven years in prison
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? ๐ค (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 59, low: 42.
- Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Union City 'Ghost Preparer' Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Seeking Over $4 Million in COVID-19 Employment Tax Credits (einpresswire.com) โ A Union City truck driver who ran a side tax-preparation business has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a COVID-era tax credit fraud scheme. Prosecutors say he falsely claimed millions in employment tax credits, leading the IRS to issue over $1.5 million in refunds that must now be repaid. The case highlights ongoing federal crackdowns on pandemic-related fraud. 
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๐ Events Nearby
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Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts
College Park Library , 3647 Main St , College Park
10:30 am -
โAutumn Tales for Little Friends Storytime" @ Hapeville Library
Hapeville Branch Library , 525 King Arnold St , Hapeville
10:30 am -
Soup and Socks at Hapeville Library
Hapeville Branch Library , 525 King Arnold St , Hapeville
11:00 am -
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime
Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Library , 60 Valley View Dr , Fairburn
11:00 am -
Q4 Digital Readiness Workshop for Older Adults
Hapeville Branch Library , 525 King Arnold St , Hapeville
11:00 am -
Teens Juice Vibes & Paint Strokes at Hapeville Library (Event 2 of 2)
Hapeville Branch Library , 525 King Arnold St , Hapeville
4:30 pm -
Free Meditation Guided by Kim Ferrari (Wednesdayโs)
9237 Selborne Ln , Palmetto
6:00 pm -
Wine Down Wednesday โ Revival Wines
Revival Wines , 140 W Lanier Ave , Fayetteville
7:00 pm -
SQUIDS N GIGGLES WEEKLY COMEDY at Argosy - 12172025
Argosy , 470 Flat Shoals Ave SE , Atlanta
8:00 pm -
Basketball Hall of Fame Chris Paul HBCU Challenge
The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park , 2330 Convention Center Concourse , College Park
10:00 am -
Chris Paul HBCU Classic - Session 1
The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park , 2330 Convention Center Concourse , College Park
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey I work a warehouse job & only get paid 19.
75 a hour but Iโm lookin for a nice apartment in Union city or fairburn somewhere close to my job because I donโt have a car , can yall drop someโฆ (Nextdoor High Point Commons) - There is a white, black,and gray shepherd/wolf dog roaming loss in Ravenwood Court.
Be mindful. He is coming all the way up to your door looking for something. The video shows the dog. (Nextdoor Ravenwood Highpoint)
- Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Union City. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.
๐ Nearby News
Fairburn
- W A T C H" Creekside vs Benedictine Live ๐ข๐ฝ๐ป๐ฎ๐ช๐ถ Football Championship:- December 15, 2025 (barrietoday.com)
- Details emerge in shoplifting arrest of 2 Georgia football players (dawgnation.com)
- Outgoing South Fulton mayor in court to determine fate of burglary case (atlantanewsfirst.com)
College Park
- Runoff election today for Georgia State Senate District 35 (11alive.com)
- Georgia DOR Publishes Tax Rates for Exempt Sales in Certain Fulton County Area (bloombergtax.com)
- Man Convicted in Federal Court for Trafficking Two Minors After Joint GBIโHSI Investigation (laniercountynewsonline.com)
Ok Union City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I donโt know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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