City of Union City Government
Joe Maddox has a strong background in the field of firefighting and public safety. Joe began their career in 1979 as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Union City Department of Public Safety, where they worked until 1998. In 2001, they joined the Union City Department of Public Safety as a Training Officer, a role they held until 2010. In 2010, they transitioned to the Union City Fire Department and served as an Assistant Fire Chief until 2014. From 2014 to the present, they have held various leadership positions within the Union City Fire Department, including Interim Fire Chief and currently as the Fire Chief.
Joe Maddox has a diverse education history. Joe obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fire Services Administration from Waldorf University in 2012 and their Associate Applied Science (A.S.) in Fire Science/Firefighting from Columbia Southern University in 2011. Joe further pursued their education and completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Administration from Columbia Southern University in 2015.
In addition to their formal education, Joe Maddox has also obtained various certifications. Joe became a Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator through the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council in February 2005. Joe achieved the Departmental Training Officer and Field Training Officer certifications from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council in January 2001 and December 1995, respectively. Joe obtained their Basic Peace Officer certification from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council in January 1993. Joe also holds the Certified Public Manager certification from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, which they obtained in May 1992. Furthermore, they are a Paramedic certified by the Composite Board of Medical Examiners of Georgia since August 1989. Lastly, Joe Maddox became a certified Firefighter through the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training in August 1980.
Joe Maddox's educational journey started at Palmetto High School, where they attended from 1973 to 1978. No specific degree or field of study was mentioned for their high school education.
City of Union City Government
Union City, Georgia was established on August 17, 1908. Since that time, the community has continued to evolve and is known for its quiet neighborhoods and growing business districts. Our Elected Officials serve as the community’s decision-makers and consist of four(4) Council Members and one (1) Mayor. Located in the southern portion of Fulton County, Union City (UC) is an exuberating and rising City with a big heart. It is a place where your neighbors, educators, small business owners and elected officials care for their community and each other. Visit us and see the beautiful elements of nature that are illustrated by the Southern bloom of the dogwood trees, crepe myrtles and Bradford pears, which are sure to give all the comforts of home. This small intimate City has all the cultural, spiritual, educational and economic opportunities of a large metropolitan community, but the charm that can only be found in the growth and spirit that is Union City. A mere fifteen minutes from the City of Atlanta and conveniently located ten miles from the world's largest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International, † UC provides the perfect avenue for welcoming tourist and visitors to come experience the exhilarating shift of a beautiful City. You will see why it is no surprise that people move here for all that UC has to offer. With over 21,000 proud residents*, our partnership with local cities, schools, churches, businesses and other family resources are evident that a sense of family does not end at your front door. It spills out into the surrounding communities and brings together a common goal of support, aspirations and accomplishment. Being a part of UC means being a part of numerous community developments, enriching recreational programs and an array of special events that showcase our vitality. A pleasant drive through the many citizen named streets and buildings in the community, is a clear testament that people who come to Union City, stay in Union City.