August 22nd, 2025314Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated over $54,000 to thirty local teachers through their 4th Annual GRANTED program.
The credit union believes that a bright future starts with a solid education. That’s why they created their GRANTED program in 2022 to help alleviate some of the financial burden teachers may face in their effort to educate and engage their students. Educators who teach grades K-12 at schools located within one of the credit union's 45-county service areas were eligible to apply. If selected, recipients receive classroom supplies or monetary donations to purchase items from their classroom...
August 19th, 2025018Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) for the tenth time.
The AJC Top Workplaces award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC. The confidential survey measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling “respected and supported,” “enabled to grow,” and “empowered to execute.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,”...
August 14th, 2025012KENNESAW, GA - The Kennesaw State University Athletics Association and VyStar Credit Union have announced a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights of the arena that houses the Owls basketball programs and women’s volleyball team. The new VyStar Arena will serve as a symbol of shared values and a space where school pride, progress and connection come together.
The agreement, which is a long-term, mission-driven partnership designed to enhance the student experience, supports KSU Athletics and deepens community engagement, was approved earlier this summer by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The 10-year,...
August 11th, 2025014Macon, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $75,000 to the Navicent Health Foundation to directly benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon.
The funds are a result of the credit union’s annual Miracle May campaign to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. During May, Robins Financial collected online donations and held various fundraisers, including raffles, bake sales, food trucks, and more that employees, members of the credit union, and surrounding community could participate in. Every dollar raised during this campaign will be used to fund critical treatments...
August 11th, 2025018WINDER, GA – Georgia United Credit Union Foundation partnered with Georgia United Credit Union to transform two rooms at Apalachee High School, creating calming and collaborative spaces for both students and faculty - just in time for the new school year. This makeover was made possible through the Foundation’s School Crashers® program – which offers accredited K-12 schools across the state an opportunity to apply for grants to improve the learning environment for the students, faculty, and staff.
AHS Principal Jessica Rehberg shared, “These two spaces have been a need since September 5, 2024… and we appreciate Georgia United...
August 11th, 2025010Augusta, GA – As a result of an employee-led fundraising campaign, SRP Federal Credit Union presented a ceremonial check of over $7,700 to the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia on August 4th.
SRP team members La’Kisha Johnson and Charmaine Finch organized the campaign, which spanned bake sales, PTO drawings, food truck fundraisers, and more. The fundraiser concluded with a total of $7,730.74 raised for the Children’s Hospital, as well as 62 SRP teddy bears donated for children receiving care.
Kelsey McCullough, Senior Children's Miracle Network Philanthropy Coordinator for the Children's Hospital of Georgia, expressed...
August 5th, 20251119ATLANTA – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union is proud to announce it has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to eight deserving winners of its 2025 Scholarship Program. The winners represent the values of the Credit Union not only in their academic successes but also with a commitment of service to their respective communities.
While the program has traditionally focused on the achievements of high school seniors, in recognizing that continuing and completing higher education is equally important, 2025 was the first year the scholarship program was also open to include applicants enrolled in a higher educational institution meeting the same...
August 1st, 202509DULUTH, GA – Georgia United Credit Union today announced that Debbie Smith, Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2025, following more than a decade of transformative leadership. The organization also announced that Laura King, currently serving as President, has been appointed by the Board of Directors to succeed Smith as President and CEO upon her retirement.
Since assuming the CEO role in 2013, Smith has guided Georgia United through a period of exceptional growth, expanding the credit union’s assets from $950 million to over $2 billion. A steadfast advocate for member service and community development, Smith...
July 29th, 2025016 ATLANTA, GA – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters facility and branch with a ribbon cutting and building dedication on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. More than 200 city leaders and credit union members joined APCU/Center Parc executives, the board of directors and team members as they officially opened the 100,000-square-foot facility in Hapeville.
“A hundred years ago, APCU/Center Parc changed the financial landscape of Georgia as we know it as the first chartered credit union in the state. Now, as we have broken ground and opened the doors to our new headquarters, we seek to change the next...
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