Community Corner
🌱 How a Union City mauling is reshaping Fulton County animal control.
Make time for Basketball Hall of Fame Chris Paul HBCU Challenge on the Union City Patch calendar
Good morning Union City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Union City mauling is reshaping Fulton County animal control.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Union Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 29.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fatal mauling causes animal control changes in Fulton County (macon.com) — A fatal dog mauling of a woman living on Lakeside Drive in Union City has prompted major changes to how Fulton County handles animal control and emergency response. A delayed police reaction and communication failures between Union City, Fulton County police, and LifeLine Animal Project cost investigators crucial evidence, leading the county to move animal control field services in-house. Residents and the victim’s family are now pushing for safer streets and more accountability. 
Find out what's happening in Union Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Union City
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - December Hapeville Library Mini Health Resource Fair
Hapeville Branch Library , 525 King Arnold St , Hapeville
11:00 am - Hapeville Library Free Diaper & Period Products
Hapeville Branch Library , 525 King Arnold St , Hapeville
11:00 am - Financial Literacy Classes
Palmetto Branch Library , 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy , Palmetto
4:30 pm - Thursday Soul Line Dancing at Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites , 7815 Senoia Rd , Fairburn
7:00 pm - Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers!
College Park Library , 3647 Main St , College Park
10:30 am - Holiday Wine Tasting with Michael McNeill, Master Sommelier — Revival Wines
Revival Wines , 140 W Lanier Ave , Fayetteville
6:00 pm - White Christmas
1175 Senoia Rd , Tyrone
7:00 pm - Monthly Community Garden Meet-up
Tom E. Morris Sports Complex , 3415 Claire Drive , Hapeville
10:00 am - A Performance Method: Christmas and Kwanzaa: a Celebration of Family and Togetherness
Palmetto Branch Library , 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy , Palmetto
10:30 am - Santa's Toy Shop: Toy Giveaway
Riverdale Town Center , 7210 Church Street , Riverdale
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Union City PatchAM possible:
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors, I’m looking for someone to do a half up half down for me on Thursday morning.
Preferably in the Union city, college park area. Auntie don’t use Instagram so please drop your work in the comments. Thank you! (Nextdoor Flat Shoals-Shannon Pkwy)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Union City. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairburn
- W A T C H" Creekside vs Benedictine Live 𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶 Football Championship:- December 15, 2025 (barrietoday.com)
- Outgoing South Fulton mayor in court to determine fate of burglary case (atlantanewsfirst.com)
College Park
- College Park introduces new AI chatbot assistant on city website (wsbradio.com)
- Sting's Son Steven Borden Expected to Sign with AEW After Impressive In-Ring Debut (ringsidenews.com)
- Runoff election today for Georgia State Senate District 35 (11alive.com)
Douglasville
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