May 12th, 2026020Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt Motyka as a new Director, Advisory Services.
"We are thrilled to add Matt to the Advisory Services group. Matt's deep experience with community financial institutions enhances our ability to partner with clients on strategic capital deployment, while continuing to support their growth and impact on the communities they serve," said Brent Lytle, CFA, Managing Director, Advisory Services for ALM First.
Motyka brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new position, with a strong background in...
May 4th, 2026024Voted Best of Cherokee: Best Credit Union & Investment Services
Cherokee County, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is honored to be recognized as Best Credit Union and Best Investment Services in Cherokee County by the Cherokee Tribune’s Best of Cherokee 2026, an award made even more meaningful as it was voted on by members of our local community.
This recognition highlights Credit Union of Georgia’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional financial services, personalized member care, and meaningful community impact throughout Cherokee County.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Best of Cherokee 2026,” said...
May 4th, 2026047Kennesaw, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is turning up the excitement this spring with a chance to help one lucky winner take a major step toward homeownership. In partnership with The Pulse 101.1, the credit union is proud to launch its $10,000 Mortgage Giveaway, designed to reward and connect with individuals and families across Northwest Georgia.
Now through May 27, 2026, Georgia residents age 18 and older can enter for a chance to win $10,000 toward their mortgage, because everyone deserves a little extra support when it comes to achieving their dream home.
This exciting promotion lives on The Pulse 101.1’s platforms, making it...
April 27th, 2026045Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union and Ascend Federal Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and a vote by LGE members. The planned partnership brings together two member‑owned credit unions with long histories of serving people, strengthening communities, and building relationships rooted in trust.
Both organizations approach this decision with a shared sense of responsibility. Celebrating 75 years of service, each organization has been guided by the principle of people helping people, and this planned merger reflects a thoughtful step forward in continuing that mission — while remaining...
April 22nd, 2026024Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union recently received two national recognitions celebrating the organization’s commitment to an exceptional workplace culture and employee well‑being: the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award and the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Level Designation.
The USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award honors organizations across the United States that build people-first cultures grounded in listening, engagement, and trust. More than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in this year’s program, with winners determined solely by confidential employee feedback collected by Energage, the HR technology...
April 20th, 2026233Marietta, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce the successful launch of its new financial literacy curriculum with students from Marietta High School at Marietta Community School, designed to equip students in grades 9–12 with essential real-world money management skills.
The program officially kicked off this week with an engaging and interactive session led by Kathy Winarczyk, Business Development Officer for Cobb County who spent the evening connecting with students and introducing key financial concepts that will help prepare them for life beyond the classroom. From budgeting basics to making informed financial...
April 8th, 2026022Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing.
LGE received a Diamond Award in the Social Short-Form Video category for its “Meet the Branch Manager” campaign. Posted across LGE’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages, the series of videos introduced viewers to branch leaders who serve their communities, reinforcing LGE’s commitment to personalized service and community connection.
This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions,...
April 1st, 2026041Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Andrew Robinson to the role of Vice President of Strategic Solutions.
Robinson brings a unique combination of experience that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. During his time at Robins Financial, he has made a significant impact, first within the Security team and most recently as Director of Project Management, where he played a critical role in reshaping how enterprise initiatives are delivered. His leadership has enhanced organizational effectiveness by bringing greater structure, clarity, and accountability to project...
March 27th, 2026026Voted Best of Cobb: Best Credit Union
Cobb County, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce it has been named Best of Cobb 2026, an honor awarded by the Marietta Daily Journal and voted on by members of the local community.
This recognition highlights Credit Union of Georgia’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional financial services, personalized member care, and meaningful community impact throughout Cobb County.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Best of Cobb 2026,” said Brian Albrecht President/CEO “This award is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our members and...
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