July 27th, 20184115Credit Union of Georgia recently helped sponsor an annual symposium aimed at preparing Cherokee County School System employees for the upcoming school year.
More than 400 CCSD educators and special guests, including the Cherokee County School Board, Cherokee County Council fo PTA Executive Board and Cherokee County chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Education Committee members, attended the symposium at Woodstock High School, according to the Canton Patch.
On July 24, keynote speaker, author and educator George Couros shared his expertise in educational innovation. The next day, CCSD principals and assistant principals spent...
July 27th, 2018591Robins Financial Credit Union recently gave a corporate donation to support the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia.
The rescue Mission of middle Georgia provides residential shelter and meals to those in need in the Middle Georgia community. For more information, visit the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia's website.
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July 24th, 20184156The members of Towns-Union Educators' Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Peach State Federal Credit Union.
"Our decision to merge with Peach State was a strategic action to ensure a strong future for our credit union and our member-owners," said Jennifer Marshall, CEO/manager at Towns-Union. "With an enhanced suit of products and services, Peach State is better position to have a positive impact on the lives of our members and their families."
The vote was held at the City of Young Harris Community Room on July 23 during a special meeting for members. The financial merger, which has already been approved by the National...
July 20th, 20185110Credit Union of Georgia recently sponsored the Cherokee County School District Police Department as it hosted a national training program for school resource officers from across the state.
CCSD hosted the National Association of School Resource Officers' Advanced School Resource Officer Course at Teasley Middle School in Canton in cooperation with the Georgia Association of Secondary School Law Enforcement, according to Woodstock Patch.
Credit Union of Georgia was one of a few sponsors that provided door prizes and donations to support the event.
"Their sponsorship is greatly appreciated," according to the article.
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July 18th, 2018232232As more Georgia consumers take advantage of the service-driven culture of credit unions, credit unions are experiencing significant and consistent loan growth.
“Being member-owned, credit unions don’t have shareholders to pay. Members benefit directly and personally from their relationships with their credit unions,” said Mike Mercer, President/CEO of Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, the state trade association for Georgia’s credit unions. “Credit union loan growth illustrates the positive impact credit unions continue to have in stimulating the economy and helping people afford life.”
Credit unions have outpaced banks in...
July 18th, 201831241Delta Community Credit Union recently opened its newly expanded Snellville location.
The credit union's retail branch, previously located inside the Presidential Commons Kroger, is now open for business in a storefront within the same shopping center at 1708 Scenic Highway South. Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's Sandy Richardson and others joined Delta Community CEO Hank Halter at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 12.
"Enlarging our Snellville branch in the same, well-established location allows us to provide more convenient access for our members, and to meet the needs of this growing community," Halter said. "We're committed to...
July 18th, 201893155As part of its annual Community Project, Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $132,000 to eight charitable organizations.
The credit union's Board Committee selected the organizations based on their reputation as well as the work they do in the community.
"Robins Financial is committed to the communities they serve and give back whenever possible," according to a Robins Financial press release.
Here are the recipients of this year's contributions:
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July 18th, 20180125Rock Chapel Elementary School is headed for some changes.
On July 20 at 10 a.m., Georgia United Credit Union volunteers will provide a facility makeover to the school as part of the credit union's 5th Annual School Crashers program.
Rock Chapel, which hosts 540 students and 90 faculty and staff members, will undergo facility and grounds improvements from Georgia United's team members, donors, local vendor partners and volunteers — all motivated to provide the students with a safe and enjoyable place to learn.
Rock Chapel, this year's School Crashers grand prize winner, was nominated by first-year principal Lisa Green. The school,...
July 18th, 201822317Credit Union of Georgia's board of directors have decided to name its former vice president of accounting and finance as the credit union's new president and CEO.
Brian Albrecht's appointment will be effective Aug. 1, following the planned retirement of president and CEO Jerry Ragan.
"We believe Brian is an outstanding choice to serve as the new president and CEO and lead Credit Union of Georgia," said David Digiovanni, chairman of Credit Union of Georgia's Board of Directors. "Brian has a very strong financial, lending and operational background that we feel will serve as an excellent president and CEO and guiding voice of our credit...
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