July 24th, 20184154The members of Towns-Union Educators' Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Peach State Federal Credit Union.
"Our decision to merge with Peach State was a strategic action to ensure a strong future for our credit union and our member-owners," said Jennifer Marshall, CEO/manager at Towns-Union. "With an enhanced suit of...
July 23rd, 201830160Bad news if you're in the market for a new house.
A recent report shows U.S. home sales posted their third straight monthly decline with an unexpected fall in June, according to a Reuters article. The declines have been driven by a shortae of properties on the market, which have pushed prices to record highs.
Economists have...
July 20th, 20185108Credit Union of Georgia recently sponsored the Cherokee County School District Police Department as it hosted a national training program for school resource officers from across the state.
CCSD hosted the National Association of School Resource Officers' Advanced School Resource Officer Course at Teasley Middle School in Canton in...
July 18th, 2018232230As more Georgia consumers take advantage of the service-driven culture of credit unions, credit unions are experiencing significant and consistent loan growth.
“Being member-owned, credit unions don’t have shareholders to pay. Members benefit directly and personally from their relationships with their credit unions,” said Mike...
July 18th, 201831237Delta Community Credit Union recently opened its newly expanded Snellville location.
The credit union's retail branch, previously located inside the Presidential Commons Kroger, is now open for business in a storefront within the same shopping center at 1708 Scenic Highway South. Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's Sandy Richardson and...
July 18th, 2018468681The new leader of the World Council of Credit Unions Board of Directors hails from the United States.
Steven Sapp, president and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union in Portland, Ore. formally took office during the World Credit Union Conference General Session on July 17 in Singapore.
"Although I come from the U.S., I consider...
July 18th, 201893152As part of its annual Community Project, Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $132,000 to eight charitable organizations.
The credit union's Board Committee selected the organizations based on their reputation as well as the work they do in the community.
"Robins Financial is committed to the communities...
July 18th, 20180122Rock Chapel Elementary School is headed for some changes.
On July 20 at 10 a.m., Georgia United Credit Union volunteers will provide a facility makeover to the school as part of the credit union's 5th Annual School Crashers program.
Rock Chapel, which hosts 540 students and 90 faculty and staff members, will undergo facility and...
July 18th, 201822315Credit Union of Georgia's board of directors have decided to name its former vice president of accounting and finance as the credit union's new president and CEO.
Brian Albrecht's appointment will be effective Aug. 1, following the planned retirement of president and CEO Jerry Ragan.
"We believe Brian is an outstanding choice to...