October 11th, 201816401Augusta VAH and SRP credit unions will merge by the end of the year.
The two credit unions have a combined $1 billion in assets, 20 branches and more than 50 ATMs in Georgia and South Carolina. Their intent to merge has already been approved by each credit union's board of directors. The merger is still subject to regulatory approvals, but is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
"This voluntary merger wtih SRP Federal Credit Union will provide a means for the enhanced products and services that Augusta VAH Federal Credit Union membrs desire," said Phyllis Cochran, president and CEO of Augusta VAH Federal Credit Union. "We...
October 10th, 20182132Atlanta Postal Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Mike Cantrell, a distinguished postal service retiree, as its newest board member.
Cantrell worked with the United States Postal Service as a rural letter career for 25 years, retiring in 2012. During his postal career, Cantrell held several leadership positions for the National Rural Letter Carrier's Association. He was also elected as the Georgia Rural Letter Carrier's Association's state vice president in 2008 and served as president of the association from 2009 until 2011.
Cantrell continues to serve the NRLCA as a board member of the South Atlanta Conference....
October 9th, 2018195Georgia Power Federal Credit Union is acting as a drop site for Toys for Tots in Valdosta.
Each year, the Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holds its campaign from Oct. 1 through Dec. 22, according to the Valdosta Daily Times. Residents visit the drop sites to donate new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local needy children.
For more information, read the full Valdosta Daily Times article here.
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October 5th, 20182112Kinetic Credit Union recently presented its Golden Apple award to a teacher from Phenix City, Ala., according to a WRBL article.
Lisa Wilson, a teacher at Lakewood Elementary School, was nominated by a parent who told WRBL that Wilson appears to have endless energy and love for her students.
"It's a huge honor to win the Golden Apple award," Wilson told WRBL. "The parent that nominated me, she's a great parent with great kids. I strive to make all of my lessons very engaging so that the kids can really grasp it and succeed each year."
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October 5th, 2018278Kinetic Credit Union recently awarded its Golden Apple to a Richards Middle School math teacher.
Afinju Mcdowell, a 22-year retired Marine Corps veteran, was nominated by his wife Judi, according to a WRBL article. His wife told WRBL that Mcdowell never knew how much he impacted students until he received a letter from one of them thanking the teacher for all he had done.
Kinetic's Clint Perkins presented Mcdowell with the award.
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October 4th, 20181103Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $10,000 to adopt a room at Project Safe's emergency shelter.
Project Safe is an organization working to end domestic violence through prevention, crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Robins' donation will purchase bedroom furniture for their emergency shelter.
Robins made the donation as part of its annual Community Project, through which it provides funds to organizations selected by a board committee based on their reputation and the work they do for the community.
October 4th, 201830131Magnify Money, a personal finance news site, recently featured Delta Community Credit Union on its list of October's top IRA CD rates for credit unions with the best mobile apps.
“Delta Community CU used to be the lowest-earning credit union on our list, but recently increased the APY on this product from 1.10 percent to 1.25 percent,” according to the article.
To read the full Magnify Money article, click here.
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October 4th, 201842484Coosa Valley Credit Union recently weighed in on how consumers can wisely finance a new car.
"If you're a first-time car buyer, then shopping for a car can be exciting, especially when it's new," according to the column, which ran in Coosa Valley News. "A new car is one of the largest purchaes you will make and it's important to understand how car financing works."
The column went on to share five ways consumers can be sure they get the best deal when financing their new car.
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October 4th, 20181211LGE Community Credit Union recently officially became the second credit union in Georgia history to acquire a bank.
The $1.3 billion-asset credit union based in Marietta finalized the acquisition of Georgia Heritage Bank on Sept. 28. The two financial institutions are now one entity, operating under the LGE Community Crdit Union name and charter.
LGE Community Credit Union first announced it entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Georgia Heritage Bank in March. The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, along with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and National Credit Union Administration approved the transaction...
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