May 14th, 202505(Columbus, Ga.) – Kinetic Credit Union awarded the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic Scholarships to two rising college students in our area on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The recipients are Ari Bruton from Kendrick High School and Ty Goodroe from Marion County High School. Ari plans to attend Savannah State University, majoring in Biology or Chemistry with the goal of becoming a Neonatologist. Ty plans to attend The University of Georgia, majoring in Finance with aspirations of becoming a Financial Planner.
“Mr. Mahoney was passionate about our community and dedicated to improving the lives of those around him,” said Mark Littleton, President...
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Wadley, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union representatives presented the Carver Elementary School Beta Club with a sponsorship of $13,700, which will support the club’s upcoming trip to the National Junior Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida, in a special check presentation on May 12.
Nineteen Carver Elementary School students will depart for the convention in June, joining fellow Beta Club members from schools across the United States to compete in multiple fine arts categories.
“We are so excited for our students, school, and community to compete once again at the national level in digital arts, drawing, accessory design, and...
May 14th, 202505In this new role, Heape will improve processes, innovate for members, and foster an environment of collaboration while ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Robins Financial.
“I am excited to welcome Chris to the Robins Financial Credit Union family,” said John Cozart, Chief Operating Officer. “His extensive experience, strong leadership, and proven success in the credit union industry will play a vital role in advancing our mission. Chris brings a fresh perspective and a deep understanding of operational excellence that will help us continue to innovate and enhance the value we provide to our members. We are confident...
May 2nd, 202526Milledgeville, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a generous donation of $24,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations throughout Baldwin and Putnam County during its Grand Opening celebration on Wednesday, April 30.
These charitable contributions were made in celebration of the opening of their 24th branch location – Sinclair – demonstrating the credit union’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.
Five Putnam County nonprofit organizations received $2,400 each to assist with initiatives that will help strengthen the community and surrounding areas. The recipients...
April 30th, 202506Atlanta (April 29, 2025) – The APCU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Center Parc Credit Union, partnered with the Associated Credit Union Foundation to host “Aiming for Miracles: A Collaboration of Generosity” on March 6 and 7. As registered 501(c)(3) organizations, the two foundations held this special fundraising event to promote social, educational and economic well-being in their communities. The event took place at The Burge Club, a charming and historic 1,000-acre farm in eastern Newton County, Georgia.
In all, the collaborative effort was a tremendous success, raising $123,000 in donations...
April 30th, 202503Marietta, GA – April 29, 2025 – In a powerful display of community compassion, Amanda Arnold, Director of Community Outreach and Kathy Winiarczyk, Business Development Officer – Cobb County with Credit Union of Georgia proudly delivered hundreds of donated items to Loving Arms Cancer Outreach (LACO) this week. The generous contributions were collected across branch locations throughout February and March, all in support of individuals bravely battling cancer.
Janet Graham, Director and Michelle Ferretiz, Development and Outreach Coordinator with Loving Arms Cancer Outreach expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support from...
April 24th, 2025011Milledgeville, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the grand opening of its 24th branch, Sinclair, in Milledgeville, Georgia. This expansion marks another milestone in the credit union’s ongoing commitment to growth and providing exceptional financial services to its members.
“We are excited to expand our services in the Milledgeville community,” remarks Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. “The opening of our Sinclair branch represents our commitment to expanding access to convenient banking solutions for our members. We look forward to building long lasting...
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Augusta, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Richmond County School System and the Columbia County School District with a combined total of over $66,000 from proceeds generated through the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program. The donations were announced during the respective Board of Education meetings held on April 22.
A check for $11,317.91 was presented to the Richmond County School System, while the Columbia County School District received $55,157.80. These funds represent all 2024 transactions made by SRP members using Affinity Debit Cards customized for each participating high school.
Through the SRP Affinity Debit Card...
April 22nd, 202508Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. These awards are designed to support educational opportunities for exceptional high school students from Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, and Paulding counties.
The following high school seniors were awarded a $2,500 scholarship through the 2025 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship Program:
Justin Allen, Fellowship Christian School
Lloyd Nicholson, Gordon Central High School
Emily Padtha, Allatoona High School
Joseph Shipley, Cherokee High School
Katherine Spinner, Woodland High...
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