March 22nd, 201928131
Kristen A. Patton, senior vice president of marketing at Peach State Federal Credit Union, recently sat down with Credit Union Journal to discuss the credit union's decision to change its name from Gwinnett Federal Credit Union to Peach State Federal Credit Union in 2013.
Below is an excerpt from the piece:
Kristen A. Patton, senior vice president of marketing at Peach State in Lawrenceville, Ga., said that the Gwinnett name no longer accurately reflected its membership base and footprint. At that time, the credit union had more than 41,000 members in seven counties throughout the state with more than 60 percent of those members...
March 22nd, 20190114
Two Delta Community Credit Union home loan specialists won recognition from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia for demonstrating excellence in their field in 2018, according to a Marietta Daily Journal article.
Rhonda Dearing and Mattie Ford won the award, which is granted to loan originators who demonstrate excellence with high ethical standards and productivity.
Throughout 2018, Dearing generated more than $38 million in mortgage loans and Ford more than $34 million.
For more, read the full Marietta Daily Journal article here.
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March 19th, 20192123
Delta Community Credit Union recently opened its scholarship program up for entries.
Five applicants will be awarded a total of $20,000 based on academic achievement, community involvement and submission of an essay on a subject selected by the credit union, according to a Marietta Daily Journal article.
The credit union will award three $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to eligible students pursuing their first undergraduate degrees. It provides funds to cover tuition, books, housing and other expenses.
For more information, read the full Marietta Daily Journal article here.
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March 15th, 20190118
Delta Community Credit Union is working with the Atlanta Science Festival to mentor students chosen as Chief Science Officers by their peers.
The young officers will pitch their ideas to judges in a "Shark Tank" style competition. Winning students will walk away with $300.
For more, watch this newscast from WSB-TV Channel 2.
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March 15th, 2019195
Southeastern Credit Union will act as one of a few local sponsors to the upcoming "Crafters for a Cause" event hosted by Almost Home Charities in Valdosta.
Crafters for a Cause is a free indoor craft show featuring items including jewelry, paintings, ceramics, clothing, handbags, accessories, birdhouses, soap, candles, pet products, canes and fresh baked goods, according to the Valdosta Daily Times.
ACH donates 100 percent of booth rental fees to BARC Humane Society, Food Pantry at the Hahira Church of God, Girls on the Run, Little Actors' Theatre, Quola and Shiloh Equine Outreach Rescue and Retirement.
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March 15th, 20190210
Through a partnership with Georgia United Credit Union, the Kids in Need program of the Atlanta Community Food Bank recently donated more than 22,600 pounds of school supplies to Rockdale County Public Schools, according to the Rockdale Newton Citizen.
The supplies included notebooks, colored pencils, pens, markers, crayons, folders paper, pencils, glue and more. They will be distributed to RCPS schools and classrooms to help students succeed.
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March 15th, 20190136
Peach State Federal Credit Union will sponsor the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival taking place at the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center in Blairsville, Ga., from April 12 until April 13.
GMSF provides opportunities for an under-served audience to develop a cultural intelligence through the arts of listening to and telling stories. Participants will engage with the voices of Appalachia and will attend workshops to help with understanding.
Featured speakers will include Adam Booth, Claudia Schmidt and Bobby Norfolk.
GMSF provides free admission to all students age 18 and under.
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March 13th, 20190349
Atlanta Postal Credit Union raised $37,000 to benefit Children's Miracle Network in 2018.
Each year, employees at APCU raise money to help support CMN, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals across North America.
In 2018, APCU raised its $37,000 donation through employee donations, Board of Directors support and fundraising activities including candy sales and weekly jean days.
February 27th, 20190319
Oconee County nw has another banking option.
Robins Financial Credit Union recently opened its 22nd branch, this time in Watkinsville. Representatives from the Oconee County community joined the Robins Financial CU management staff as well as the credit union's board of directors at the new location to celebrate the ribbon cutting on Feb. 15.
"We are thrilled to bring a new banking option to the Oconee County community and we look forward to building strong relationships with the community," said John Rhea, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. "We are also committed to providing support for local charities and...
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