February 11th, 20203178Georgia United Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Cindy Connelly as its new senior vice president of governmental affairs.
Connelly will be responsible for developing and direction strategy with state and local government authorities, according to a Metro Atlanta CEO article. She'll also be collaborating with industry advocates to build strategic alliances and relationships. To accomplish these goals, Connelly will leverage her vast and successful experience advocating for credit unions with legislators and regulators.
"We are proud Cindy has joined the Georgia United family," said Georgia United President and CEO...
February 10th, 2020069Georgia United Credit Union is accepting donations of non-perishable food items and money through Feb. 28 to help stock the shelves of Dalton Greater Works.
This marks Georgia United Foundation's eighth annual Can Hunger food drive, where local communities unite to help feed neighbors in need. The most requested food items include: canned fruit and vegetables; canned tuna, chicken or salmon (in water); canned or dried beans, peas or lentils (low sodium); whole grain pasta and flour; brown rice, whole grain cereal; natural peanut butter (plastic containers); and olive oil (plastic containers).
"One in seven people in Georgia rely on...
February 7th, 2020165Robins Financial Credit Union will be the entertainment stage sponsor for the 2020 Forsythia Festival.
Robins Financial has been a proud sponsor of the festival for the past 10 years. The Forsythia Festival, taking place from March 14 until March 15, is a free, family-fun event featuring arts & crafts, children's fair, live entertainment and much more.
February 6th, 20202127Roy Bibb knows what it takes to lead his employees as president of MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union in Macon -- and now he also knows what it takes to lead a school.
Bibb recently acted as principal for the day when the Bibb County School District opened its doors to allow participants to experience the duties and responsibilities of a Bibb County principal, according to a WMGT 41 article. This was Bibb's third year acting as principal. He told WMGT he does it to help build relationships between the credit union, the school districts and the students.
"It just really builds that partnership," Bibb said.
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January 31st, 202031113Delta Community Credit Union recently called for entries in its 15th annual scholarship program.
Five applicants will be awarded a total of $25,000 based on academic achievement, community involvement and submission of an essay on a subject selected by the credit union.
"Each year, Delta Community offers hundreds of free financial education opportunities through our Financial Education Center, and invests heavily in charitable organizations and schools where our members live," said Delta Community Credit Union CEO Hank Halter. "We know the positive impact of education on individuals and families, and it our sincere hope that our...
January 30th, 202028100Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored Rebuilding Together by contributing $5,000 to the Annual Work Day Event.
Employees from Robins Financial will volunteer to help rehabilitate a home for a low-income homeowner in the community. Work day tasks will include yard work, painting and other maintenance.
January 30th, 202031196MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its 10th branch location.
The new branch will be located at the corner of Hwy. 96 and Lake Joy Road, in Warner Robins, Ga. Building construction on the new branch will begin this winter, with the branch expected to open in the fall of 2020.
"We're excited for this opportunity to break ground here today," said Roy Bibb, MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union president and CEO. "We look forward to serving this community and expanding our business in Houston County. The business that we're in is to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve,...
January 27th, 20202972Georgia's Own Credit Union recently donated $8,500 to Miracle at Kennesaw State, which will use the money toward its fundraiser benefiting childhood cancer research, according to an article in the KSU Sentinel.
The donation was part of Georgia's Own Credit Union's "85 Acts of Kindness" to celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2019. Georgia's Own's final act was to pledge a donation to a local nonprofit charity.
Miracle at KSU's annual fundraiser has earned about $340,000 so far, which will be donated to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Baylee Mitchell, the executive director for Miracle at KSU, described the gift from Georgia's Own as a...
January 24th, 20202988Kinetic Credit Union recently partnered with local TV station WRBL to award a Kinetic Credit Union GOlden Apple Award to Shelly Godwin, a deserving teacher at Webster County Elementary-Middle School.
Godwin was nominated by Nikki Jones, the parent of one of her students, Mackenzzie Jones, who said Godwin goes above and beyond to make sure her students excel, according to a WRBL article. Jones also said the atmosphere in Godwin's classroom is fun and inviting.
Godwin told WRBL she loves her students and coming to work each day.
For more and to watch a digital exclusive interview with Godwin from WRBL, click here.
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