May 21st, 2019057
Georgia United Credit Union recently expanded its field of membership in nine new Georgia counties: Cobb, Cherokee, Dawson, Gordon, Hall, Jackson, Madison, Newton and Oglethorpe.
Under this expansion, anyone who resides, works or volunteers in these counties is eligible for membership at Georgia United.
"This is an exciting time of growth at Georgia United," said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith. "We look forward to serving our new communities and offering our members compelling products and services that will help them achieve their financial goals."
With this expansion, Georgia United membership is now...
May 8th, 20192153
Georgia United Credit Union Foundation recently announced the award recipients of its sixth Annual School Crashers program.
>>Related: Georgia United Credit Union wins national recognition for School Crashers Program.<<
A total of 10 schools around the state will be awarded facility improvements this summer. Toney Elementary School in Decatur was selected as the program's top recipient.
Toney Elementary celebrates being named ass the 2019 School Crashers top award recipient. Principal Oliver Dean (center) and Special Education Teacher Dr. Karen Dukes (far right) are pictured wtih students, faculty and Georgia United team...
May 7th, 20193141
Credit Union of Georgia kicked off the month of May with a grand opening celebration for its newest branch location in East Cobb.
"We are extremely excited to have a beautiful new location in the East Cobb area," said Brian Albrecht, president and CEO of Credit Union of Georgia. "We have a great membership presence in this area and look forward to growing and expanding even more. This community is extremely important to the foundation of our credit union and we look forward to getting t o know those who reside here even better."
Members, community leaders and residents were invited to join the credit union in celebrating at its...
May 2nd, 2019182
Georgia United Credit Union's Foundation recently collaborated with the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation to award five high school students each a $2,000 Young Leaders scholarship.
The Young Leaders Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership as a community volunteer, entrepreneur or school leader with results that make the community a better place.
On April 30, the award recipients and their families were invited to join Georgia United Credit Union's president and CEO Debbie Smith for a reception at the corporate office.
"We are proud to award scholarships to these...
May 2nd, 20191119
Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $1,000 to a local organization dedicated to assisting children and young people with special needs.
Extra Special People provides a safe place for the children and young people it serves to call their own. Robins Financial Watkinsville Branch Manager Kayla Graham said the credit union's contribution was part of Robins Financial's mission to support its community.
"It's important to support organizations in the community that are doing good work and Extra Special People is one of these organizations," Graham said. "They are building positive awareness for these...
April 30th, 201921149
The Credit Union National Association recently recognized Atlanta Postal Credit Union for saving member households an average of $794 in 2018.
Each year at its annual Governmental Affairs Conference, CUNA recognizes credit unions from around the country for providing superior financial benefits to their members.
"Our members deserve to do business with a financial institution that works in their best interests. We at APCU are proud of our long tradition of helping members keep their hard-earned money, as we know it can make a tremendous difference in quality of life," said Charles Head, president and CEO of Atlanta Postal...
April 26th, 20191274
Associated Credit Union recently partnered with the State Road and Tollway Authority to offer Georgians a way to both save money -- and ease the traffic on their commute.
When members finance or refinance their vehicles with Associated, the credit union will provide the member with a Peach Pass preloaded with $120 for use on Express Lanes.
"Commuting to work is one of the biggest stress factors affecting people on a day-to-day basis," said Tom Maiellaro, vice president of marketing at Associated Credit Union. "We wanted to find a way to offer members something that pushed past the financial savings -- something that could also...
April 26th, 20194114
Peach State Federal Credit Union is one of a handful of local businesses offering internships through the City of Lawrenceville's Summer of Impact program.
Summer of Impact is an eight-week internship program designed to enhance student abilities and provide real work experience, according to an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Selected students will also have the opportunity to participate in leadership development training and various local activities throughout the summer.
Also featured in: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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April 26th, 2019086
Delta Community Credit Union will soon help the Atlanta community celebrate Father's Day by sponsoring Family Food Fest Atlanta Father's Day Celebration in June.
The celebration will allow more than 100 men and women to show off their culinary skills for charity and to celebrate dads, according to an article in Atlanta Daybook.
For more information, read the full Atlanta Daybook article here.
Also featured in: Atlanta Daybook
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