Community Corner
🌱 Union City officer cleared in deadly 2018 police chase crash
Also, don't miss FCS Board Meeting on the Union City Patch calendar
Hello Union City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Union City officer cleared in deadly 2018 police chase crash
- Union City native aims to break through in Indiana's secondary
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former officer acquitted after 3 killed in crash during chase (wsbtv.com) — Union City residents are learning that former officer Deonte Walker has been acquitted of charges stemming from a 2018 police chase crash in the city that killed three people and injured others. Jurors cleared him of vehicular homicide and related counts seven years after the fiery collision involving a stolen car pursuit and a van. 
• Countdown To 2026 Indiana Football- 19 Days Zachary Smith (hoosierhuddle.com) — A Union City native is drawing attention far from home as Indiana football prepares for its 2026 season. Defensive back Zachary Smith, a former three-star recruit and ball-hawking high school standout, is expected to compete for snaps and could start building his college reputation in limited game-time opportunities this year.
📸 Around Union City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union City
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- FCS Board Meeting
Feldwood South Learning Center
4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting →
Hapeville Calendar, 700 Doug Davis Drive, Hapeville
6:00 pm - Softball: Long MS vs KAE
Crawford Long Middle School Atlanta, GA 30354
5:45 pm - Design Review Committee Meeting →
City of Hapeville Hapeville Municipal Annex  
6:00 pm - 10 am Ear 3400 A S410
Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
9:30 am - FCS Board Meeting
College Park South Learning Center
4:30 pm - Recycling Collection Schedule →
Hapeville Calendar Hapeville, GA 30354
7:00 am - After Work Cool Down →
Riverdale Calendar, 7210 Church Street, Riverdale
6:00 pm - Fall Garden Workshop: Soil Prep and Planting →
Riverdale Calendar, 904 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
4:00 pm - Financial Literacy Class →
Palmetto Branch Library, 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy, Palmetto
4:30 pm - Mayor & Council Business Session Meeting →
Riverdale Calendar, 7200 Church Street, Riverdale
6:00 pm - Vitality visit I am scheduled
Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
10:45 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please GO OUTSIDE WITH YOUR DOG!!!
Stop letting them out by themselves no matter the size (Nextdoor South Fulton) - I'm seeking a stylist for this style.
Must be available today or Monday or Tuesday. Please message with pricing, pics, or IG. (Nextdoor Oakley Township)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Assistant Manager in Union City. Apply here.
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairburn
- Book Housekeeping Services in Fairburn, GA with Jahniya B. from $20/hr (care.com)
College Park
- These 8 Southern Soul Food Spots In Georgia Serve Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, and Cornbread That Taste Like Sunday Dinner (myfamilytravels.com)
- Real Madrid bring ex-EuroLeague champ back after NBA attempt and Valencia offer (basketnews.com)
East Point
- Security guard pleads guilty to Christmas Eve murder inside Family Dollar (wsbtv.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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