November 21st, 20182776Robins Financial Credit Union recently collected care packags to send off to troops serving overseas.
Branches and back office departments provided more than 70 boxes to send to troops deployed from Robins Air Force Base just in time for the holidays. The boxes incuded sacks, groom items, magazines, batteries and other items.
"We are proud to be able to make a contribution that will help the troops feel closer to home," said John Rhea, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. "This is our way to show how thankful we are for the daily sacrifices they make for us."
November 20th, 201832157Georgia United help supply scholarship money to five female high school seniors recognized as recipients of the 2018 Young Leaders Scholarship.
Each of the five Gwinnett County Public Schools Class of 2018 grads will receive a $2,000 scholarship from Georgia United Credit Union as well as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic.
The Young Leaders Scholarship recognizes female GCPS graduates who distinguish themselves as community volunteers, entrepreneurs or school leaders, according to a Gwinnett Daily Post article. Since 2014, 17 Gwinnett graduates have received the scholarships and have attended colleges including the University of Georgia,...
November 19th, 20184750Five Star Credit Union will pay homage to its roots in early 2019 by opening a branch in Blakely, Ga., it's second location in Early County.
Five Star began as the Cedar Springs Federal Credit Union when eight employees of the Great Southern Paper Company in Cedar Springs, Ga. each chipped in $5 and ran the credit union out of a broom closet. The credit union eventually expanded into southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama, changing its name to Five Star Credit Union in 1991. But Five Star hasn't strayed far from the county where it began.
"We have a strong membership base in the Blakely and Cedar Springs communities," said Robert...
November 16th, 20180111Coosa Valley credit Union recently celebrated the completion of its newest branch with a ribbon cutting.
The new branch at 15 Walnut Grove Road in Cartersville is laid out to allow for easy transactions in an open and inviting space, according to a Coosa Valley News article. The new location is full service and is equipped with an ATM, experienced staff and "a few new features to make banking faster, easier and enjoyable."
Also featured in: Coosa Valley News, The Daily Tribune News...
November 13th, 20180181LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Dallas location with a ribbon cutting.
The community was invited to attend the celebration of the new branch, located at 18 Georgia Heritage Place, to enjoy catering from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q as well as entertainment from Madison James and the B98.5FM team.
LGE President and CEO Chris Leggett, GE Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Scott Brooks and Paulding County Chamber President Stacy Hamby spoke at the event.
"We've been in Paulding County for almost 10 years already with our office over in Hiram, and we are excited to deepen our roots...
November 9th, 2018791Peach State Federal Credit Union has committed to donate $10K to local scholarships.
The credit union will donate the money to Habersham County Schools' REACH Georgia Scholarships over the next five years. The school system will receive $2,000 each year through 2022 from Peach State.
Also featured in: Credit Union Journal
November 8th, 20185147United 1st Federal Credit Union recently delivered more than 75 fleece blankets to residents at the St. Marys Senior Care Center in St. Marys.
"As part of the commitment to being a positive impact in their community, the staff at United 1st were thrilled to provide a very tangible expression of warmth to our local seniors," according to a statement from the credit union.
November 8th, 20187103DOCO Credit Union members saved more than $1.3 million by using Christmas Club Savings Accounts during 2018.
On Nov. 1, more than 1,400 club accounts automatically rolled over into members' regular share saving account for holiday access to their funds. DOCO members are estimated to spend more than $1.4 million at local business by eating out, purchasing gifts and enjoying the holidays, according to an Albany CEO article. The savings from those club accounts will likely help with that funding.
Also featured in: Albany CEO ...
November 8th, 20185225Georgia Credit Union Affiliates’ Media Relations Coordinator Cailin O’Brien has been named a Rising PR Star by the PR News Group. PR News Group serves the communications and marketing community at corporations, agencies and nonprofits. The organization’s Rising PR Stars 30 & Under award showcases budding industry leaders who work daily to make communications matter in the marketplace.
“I spent the first part of my career as a journalist, and it is a privilege to learn this industry in such a supportive and thought-provoking environment,” O’Brien said. “Credit unions work day after day to help Georgians afford their...
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