Credit Union of Georgia is Proud to be a Partner to the Cherokee County School District.
CANTON – March 19, 2021 – The Credit Union of Georgia staff at the new Hickory Flat Branch location were surprised when Hickory Flat Elementary School...Georgia
DULUTH, GA (April 1, 2021) – Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura King as executive vice president (EVP). King joins Georgia United’s leadership team and will report to President and CEO Debbie Smith.
In this role, King will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of Georgia United’s operations and technology areas.
“We are proud Laura has joined the Georgia United family,” stated Smith. “Laura is highly regarded in the financial and credit union industry with a rich background and experience of driving success. Her leadership experience, servant’s heart and personal...Georgia
The international Communitas Awards recognizes exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals that are unselfishly giving of themselves and their resources and those that are changing how they do business to benefit their communities.
DULUTH, GA (April 14, 2021) –Georgia United Credit Union has received the 2021 Communitas Award for Excellence and Leadership in Community Service for their “See the Difference, Be the Difference” Team Day service project.
Communitas is a Latin word that means “people coming together for the good of a community” or simply, “people helping people.” Communitas winners are recognized...Georgia
Award-Winning Credit Union of Georgia Expands Branch Network to Popular Cherokee County Community
CANTON – April 19, 2021 – On Thursday, April 15th, award-winning Credit Union of Georgia hosted a Grand Opening celebration for their newest location in Hickory Flat at 2871 E Cherokee Drive in Canton. Their ‘People Helping People’ philosophy is what continues to drive the Credit Union to create deeper roots in the communities they serve and give back to their community.
The Grand Opening had guests from the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, Cherokee County School District, Sheriff’s Office, local businesses as well as members from...Georgia
A total of $30,000 in scholarships are awarded to six high school seniors.
DULUTH, GA (April 15, 2021) – Georgia United Foundation is pleased to name six Georgia high school seniors as recipients of their 2021 High School Scholarship Competition. A total of $30,000 in scholarships were awarded to the deserving students who plan to attend college or a technical school during the 2021-2022 school year. This marks the 27th year of the scholarship program, named for Georgia United Credit Union’s founder, Vernon E. Carne and notable board members Geraldine Tilson, Dorothy Dusenberry Pirkle, Polly Hinde, Monsignor Stephen Churchwell...Georgia
Atlanta, GA. - Coca-Cola Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Smith to Vice President of Finance. With over 25 years’ experience in the finance industry, Smith will bring his expertise to work for Coca-Cola CU and will be responsible for the overall financial performance of the Credit Union including financial strategy, analytics development & investment analysis.
Most recently, Smith was the Vice President of Treasury & Compliance with Mutual Savings Credit Union, where he also served on the board of directors. Prior to that, he was Director of Credit & Manager Treasury Operations with AGL Services...Georgia
Choosing kindness and giving back to the community.
WOODSTOCK – April 26, 2021 – The Credit Union of Georgia prides itself on its ‘People Helping People’ philosophy and regularly looks for ways to serve the community. Recently, the Credit Union hosted a Charitable Contributions Raffle to raise money for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, The Salvation Army, MUST Ministries and The Children’s Haven. After selling 500 tickets the organization successfully raised nearly $5,000 for these charities. Three winners were selected and each won one of the following prizes: Tory Burch purse and wallet, Apple...
April 6th, 20215161Delta Community Credit Union (www.DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with more than $7.8 billion in assets, is pleased to announce the recipients of its16th annual Scholarship Program. Five students will receive a total of $25,000 based on academic achievement, community involvement and an essay submission.
Each of these students will receive a $5,000 scholarship:
Nia Cainion, a senior at North Atlanta High School in Atlanta plans to attend Spelman College to study Political Science with a career goal of becoming a civil rights lawyer and a judge.
Shea Dixon, a home-schooled senior from Navarre, Florida,...
April 6th, 20211126Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a corporate donation of $5,000 to the Houston County Habitat for Humanity.
Houston County Habitat for Humanity believes that their neighbors deserve safe, decent, affordable housing. They will use this donation to continue to build homes for those in the community.
February 4th, 202189138Georgia United Credit Union Foundation is helping to end hunger through their annual Can Hunger program. This year’s program will be entirely virtual, allowing donors to participate safely from the comfort of their home. Throughout the month of February, monetary donations can be made to the Can Hunger fund online at gucufoundation.org or at a Georgia United Credit Union branch drive-up location. All donations will be used by local food banks to provide meals to children, families and seniors facing hunger.
“One in seven Georgia residents rely on food pantries to help feed their family - and the need for assistance has risen due to...
