September 3rd, 20191101182
Today, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions &Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) and the Georgia Credit Union League (GCUL) legally closed on their strategic consolidation, officially combining the two leagues and their affiliated companies into an expanded League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates.
The reconstituted LSCU & Affiliates will offer an enhanced portfolio of products and services to 342 credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Mike Mercer, formerly president/CEO of Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, will become the CEO of LSCU & Affiliates, providing leadership for the association...
August 29th, 20194115
Georgia credit unions help people afford life in a variety of ways and, each year, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates recognizes these efforts with its statewide awards program. The program features four awards, for which credit unions compete within categories based on asset size.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Services Award commends a credit union for its outstanding efforts in community projects. The Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action honors credit unions that are making exceptional efforts to include the credit union philosophy into daily operations. And the Desjardins Financial Education awards...
August 29th, 20191198
Atlanta Postal Credit Union employees recently contributed more than 170 backpacks to the station's annual "Stuff the Bus" program.
Credit union employees gathered at WSB-TV headquarters in Atlanta to donate the backpacks in person.
"Every year, we strive to do a little more by working with our local community," said Teresa Stonecypher, APCU's chief operating officer. "What says 'people helping people' more than our employees giving back to those in need?"
The backpacks were assembled by more than 60 APCU team members, following a two-week drive to collect supplies to support the effort. In addition, volunteers also included...
August 29th, 20191509
Consumers in Liberty County recently voted GeoVista Credit Union the "Best Financial Institution/Loan Company."
Crystal Melvin and Lisa Morgan -- branch managers of the Hinesville Office and the Fort Stewart Branch, respectively -- attended the ceremony to receive the prestigious award. Elaine Tuten, CEO at GeoVista, and Susan Ammons, chair of the credit union's board, supported the staff at the event.
"GeoVista Credit Union has provided financial services to Liberty County since 1964," according to a statement from the credit union. "Our branch staff is the face of the credit union and their work earned the award. Our...
August 26th, 20191119
The chief business officer from Georgia's Own Credit Union recently spoke to CreditUnions.com about her process of moving from the banking world to credit union land.
According to the CreditUnions.com article, Putt joined Georgia's Own Credit Union in September 2017 after working with various banks for more than 20 years.
"While banks and credit unions are both in the financial institution sector, credit unions have a distinct set of regulatory agencies, requirements and acronyms," Putt told CreditUnions.com. "In addition, the credit union community is closely tied with tenured individuals and long-term personal relationships....
August 23rd, 2019080
Robins Financial Credit Union recently presented Macon Regional Crimestoppers with a $5,000 donation to be used toward the 18th Annual Community Luncheon.
This event will be held on Nov. 11 and is designed to help partner law enforcement, community and the media to help keep our community safe.
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August 23rd, 20190113
Eton Elementary School students will start the year enjoying a new playground provided by the 2019 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers Program.
On Aug. 17, Georgia United Credit Union team members and community volunteers provided fresh much to the the school grounds and installed new playground equipment complete with slides, climbing activities and adaptive swings while updating additional equipment with fresh paint. In addition, new playground games including hopscotch were hand-painted by volunteers.
"Our playground was worn down and looked tired," said Elizabeth Selvage,the principal at Eton Elementary who nominated...
August 23rd, 2019073
Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated to support Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia.
The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia provides residential shelter and meals to those in need in the Middle Georgia community. For more information, visit the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia's website at https://www.rescuemissionga.com.
Amy Etheridge with Robins Financial Credit Union presents a check to Pat Chastain with Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. (Photo: Robins Financial Credit Union)
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August 22nd, 20190162
LGE Community Credit Union celebrated the official grand opening of its new Alpharetta branch on Aug. 20.
The event included a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, entertainment from local radio station B98.5 and free tacos for attendees from The Queso Truck. Chris Leggett, president and CEO of LGE Community, and Kali Boatright, president and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, made remarks about the new location.
Notable members of the Great North Fulton Community were also in attendance, including Sen. Branch Beach, Greater North Fulton Chamber Chairman-elect Alan Najjar...
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