May 7th, 20193144
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, 2019188
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, 20191125
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, 201921152
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, 20191276
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, 20194115
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, 2019087
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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April 26th, 20192185
Peach State Federal Credit Union recently announced the election of Dr. Keith Everson as Chairperson of the Board following the credit union's annual meeting on April 15.
Dr. Keith Everson
"Keith has been a valued member of our board since he joined 15 years ago," said Marshall Boutwell, president and CEO of Peach State. "He has helped shape the future of the credit union, guiding us through significant growth and change during his 19 years of service."
Everson joined Peach State's board in 2004. He previously held the title of vice chairperson.
Everson is the executive director of the Northeast Georgia Regional Education...
April 22nd, 20190155
Peach State Federal Credit Union hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a new Lawrenceville branch.
Local officials, credit union staff and community leaders were in attendance for the ribbon cutting at 40 East Pike Street in Lawrenceville.
The credit union's original downtown Lawrenceville branch on North Clayton Street was purchased by the Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority in early 2017 to make room for a new fine ars center near the Aurora Theatre.
The new full service branch location featuring state of the art teller pods officially opened in January 2019. The ribbon cutting...
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