June 25th, 2024794Macon, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is hosting a grand opening celebration on June 27 at 11:00 a.m. for its new downtown Macon branch located at 515 Mulberry St.
"Our expanded presence in downtown Macon signifies our commitment to sustainable growth and reflects our active participation in the ongoing revitalization efforts of this vibrant area,” stated Christina O’Brien, Robins Financial president and CEO. “We are eager to provide expanded services to our members and collaborate with local businesses in this new, convenient location."
This exciting news coincides with Robins Financial Credit Union's 70th anniversary,...
June 24th, 2024748ATLANTA, GA – On Friday, June 14, Associated Credit Union in Atlanta, Georgia, won the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) Award for Credit Union of the Year in Georgia with more than $500 million in assets.
The LSCU Awards were presented at the 2024 Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida from June 12 - 14. The LSCU Awards recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who demonstrate exemplary service and accomplish significant achievements.
“This recognition reflects the dedication, innovation, and outstanding service our team provides to our members daily,” said Lin Hodges,...
June 14th, 20241155DULUTH, GA (June 14, 2024) - Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Chosewood to the organization’s Board of Directors.
With extensive experience in the finance industry, Chosewood brings a wealth of expertise to Georgia United as she begins her term as the tenth member of the Board of Directors.
Chosewood serves as vice president, corporate treasurer for Fieldale Farms Corporation, headquartered in Baldwin, Ga. She previously served on the board of North Main Credit Union in Cornelia, which merged with Georgia United in 2023. As a result of that merger, employees of Fieldale, one of the largest...
June 13th, 20241140Augusta, GA – For the 2023-2024 academic year, Tawanaca Williams, SRP Federal Credit Union’s Financial Services Engagement Developer, conducted engaging financial literacy sessions with the Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) class. As part of this initiative, students were encouraged to save unwrapped Happy Meal toys, receiving $1 for each toy collected. SRP proudly awarded each student with a minimum of $25 for their efforts. Pastor Goodman of Tabernacle Baptist Church also matched SRP’s donations for the students.
Throughout the year, the students learned a special song about money, and it was performed it at...
June 13th, 20241050Atlanta (June 12, 2024) – The APCU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of APCU/Center Parc Credit Union, partnered with the Associated Credit Union Foundation to host a clay-shooting fundraiser “We’re Aiming for Miracles: A Collaboration of Generosity” on May 16 and 17. The two foundations held this special fundraising event to promote social, educational and economic well-being in their communities. The meaningful 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 more than $100,000 in donations and...
June 10th, 2024763DULUTH, GA (June 10, 2024) - DeKalb Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Frankie Atwater, Sr. and Chamblee Mayor Brian K. Mock joined Georgia United Credit Union for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7 celebrating the credit union’s new Chamblee branch at bustling Chamblee Plaza.
“We are extremely excited to be in Chamblee and in this community,” said Georgia United Chief Experience Officer Todd Lambright. “Cutting this ribbon today symbolizes growth not just for Georgia United but also this community. We are proud to be a part of it, we are proud to be here and to represent our members here – and our...
May 31st, 20248100Atlanta (May 30, 2024) – Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU), Georgia’s oldest credit union and the largest postal credit union in the United States, along with its community-based subsidiary, Center Parc Credit Union, and Affinity Bancshares, Inc (“Affinity”) (NASDAQ: AFBI) announced today that APCU has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the credit union will acquire Covington, Georgia-based Affinity Bank, National Association, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Affinity. The transaction is structured as a purchase and assumption agreement whereby APCU will acquire Affinity Bank by purchasing substantially all assets and...
May 23rd, 2024666(May 23, 2024) – APCU and Center Parc Credit Union (APCU/Center Parc), is proud to announce eight deserving winners of the 2024 Scholarship Program. The program was designed to reward academic excellence and a commitment of service to the community. The scholarship program was open to graduating high school seniors who are or whose parents, grandparents or legal guardians are members of APCU/Center Parc by the time of entry.
The 2024 Scholarship Award recipients are:
Lacey Zimmerman - Alberton High School
Riley Hasenstab - Duluth High School
Tia Bethards - Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Avah Allen - Arabia Mountain High...
May 22nd, 2024369Atlanta, Ga. (May 22, 2024) – On Thursday, May 9, LGE Community Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its Roswell branch, located at 655 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076. The newly relocated branch allows LGE to better serve members in the Roswell and North Fulton communities.
The official grand opening celebration featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc., luxury charcuterie from The Board and Box, desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and balloon decorations from Get It POPin.
Kali Boatright, president/CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, Steve...
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