May 20th, 2026026(Columbus, Ga.) – Kinetic Credit Union awarded the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic Scholarships to two rising college students in our area on Monday, May 18, 2026.
The recipients are Skylar Mackenzie Toombs from Northside High School and Lily Cameron Phillips from Columbus High School. Skylar plans to attend Spelman College, majoring in Biology with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Lily plans to attend Auburn University, majoring in Integrative Biology as she pursues a career in veterinary medicine.
“Mr. Mahoney was passionate about our community and dedicated to improving the lives of those around him,” said Mark Littleton,...
May 18th, 2026025Marietta, GA – May 15, 2026 – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce that Kathy Winiarczyk, Business Development Officer for the Cobb County community has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Neil Barfield Above and Beyond Award, presented during the recent Marietta Schools Foundation Board Meeting.
The award was introduced by former Marietta Schools Foundation Executive Director Joe Kinstle during a celebration honoring his retirement. Created in recognition of Neil Barfield’s legacy, the award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, service, and commitment to going above and beyond in support of...
May 12th, 2026033Atlanta, Ga. (May 12, 2026) – LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. The program supports educational opportunities for exceptional high school students in Cherokee, Cobb, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon and Paulding counties.
The following high school seniors were awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship Program:
Dipanvita Basdeo, Osborne High School
Walker Hurd, Calhoun High School
Colin McAllister, Paulding County High School
Suyasha Rajbhandari, Rome High School
Samantha Saripkin, Roswell High School
Lara Tiu,...
May 12th, 2026026Dallas, 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, 2026040Voted 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, 2026087Kennesaw, 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, 2026075Atlanta, 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, 2026038Atlanta, 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, 2026239Marietta, 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...
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