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Union City hosts meeting to encourage development

By Dionne Kinch
Sept 17, 2015

Union City’s fire marshall and city planner are holding a meeting for residents and builders working in the city for session on permitting and development applications noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Union City Depot, 5047 Union Street.

The meeting’s purpose is to inform people interested in constructing new homes and businesses, giving information on building, sign and special event permits.

Information: www.unioncityga.org; (770)-515-7950.

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