February 26th, 2025098DULUTH, GA – This week, members of Big Bethel Church A.M.E Federal Credit Union voted to merge with Georgia United Credit Union. This significant merger ensures that Big Bethel members will now have access to a broader range of financial products and services.
Linda Williams, Board Chair of Big Bethel Federal Credit Union, stated, "This merger represents an important step forward in ensuring that Big Bethel members have access to the very best in financial products and services. As the landscape for small credit unions becomes more complex, it is crucial to adapt and grow to meet the changing needs of our members. With Georgia United,...
February 25th, 2025030Augusta, GA— Georgia's students are gaining financial independence through an innovative collaboration. 200 children will receive financial literacy tools and their own bank accounts, with $5,000 in deposits distributed among participants.
SRP Federal Credit Union and the Global Children's Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) have teamed up for a financial wellness book drive on April 17 and 18 in Waynesboro and Augusta.
“By giving kids a stake in their financial future, we're teaching concepts and creating opportunities for them to see what's possible," says Prince Dykes, founder of GCFLF. In similar programs, students reported...
February 25th, 2025021Birmingham, Ala – February 24, 2025 - APCO Employees Credit Union is proud to announce its official rebrand as Southern Energy Credit Union, marking a significant milestone in its 70-year history of serving members with personalized service, trusted solutions, and a commitment to financial success.
This transformation follows the successful mergers with Powerco Federal Credit Union and Mutual Savings Credit Union, which took effect over the last two years, expanding the credit union’s footprint across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. The new name reflects this growth while reinforcing its dedication to powering the financial success...
February 14th, 2025055Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently announced its acceptance of the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance Award. This honor places Robins Financial within an elite group of 20 credit unions to receive this distinction in 2024.
The Raddon Crystal Performance Award recognizes credit unions that demonstrate excellence in achieving balanced growth, income generation, efficiency, and margin management. Each year, more than 500 credit unions are evaluated based on the Raddon Performance Index™, a comprehensive scorecard designed to assess financial and operational performance. Robins Financial has received this award...
February 14th, 2025016EVANS, GA – The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce honored SRP Federal Credit Union with the 2024 Large Business of the Year award at its 20th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Awards Banquet on February 6, 2025.
This prestigious annual award recognizes outstanding local businesses for their involvement in both the Columbia County Chamber and the broader community.
Eric Jenkins, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, "SRP attributes its success to a strong foundation built by our member-owners, dedicated staff, supportive management team, and Board of Directors."
Jenkins emphasized SRP’s...
February 14th, 2025028Atlanta, GA – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union is dedicated to strengthening the communities of Atlanta and Savannah, focusing particularly on nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Recognizing that education is fundamental to community success, APCU/Center Parc has continued its expanded scholarship offerings for the 2025 academic year.
This year, APCU/Center Parc is proud to award $20,000 in scholarships to industrious graduating seniors. A total of eight scholarships, each valued at $2,500, will be available. These scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and continuing education students who will enroll or are currently...
February 14th, 2025069ATLANTA – APCU/Center Parc is proud to announce the winner of a giveaway promotion which culminated with one lucky member being awarded a $2,000 cash prize.
In August of 2024, the Credit Union launched the contest to members who opened a new Kasasa® Checking Account prior to December 12, 2024. Eligible participants were automatically entered to win a $2,000 cash prize, with options to choose from the Kasasa Cash® Checking account and the Kasasa Cash Back® Checking Account.
On December 16, Becky was selected by random drawing as the winner of the $2,000 giveaway and in addition to the cash prize can reap additional benefits with her...
February 14th, 2025021Evans, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union and Junior Achievement (JA) Discovery Center of the CSRA celebrated the unveiling of the newly branded SRP Federal Credit Union Boardroom with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 31, 2025.
Located inside the JA Discovery Center on River Watch Parkway in Evans, GA, the boardroom will serve as a dedicated meeting space for JA and its corporate sponsors, further enhancing the center’s mission of financial literacy and career readiness for students.
The newly branded space features a striking wall dedicated to SRP’s High School Affinity Debit Card program, alongside a detailed timeline showcasing...
January 14th, 2025030SNELLVILLE, GA – The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will induct five credit union leaders into its African American Credit Union Hall of Fame during its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 2025 at the Organization of American States Building. The 2025 honorees are:
Tony LaDarryl Black, Sr. (posthumously), President/CEO, Baylor College of Medicine Federal Credit Union
Barbara J. Leonard (posthumously), Board Chair, Unitus Community Credit Union
Harold Roundtree, President/CEO, UNCLE Credit Union
Girado Smith, President/CEO, Educational...
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