April 19th, 20180110Georgia United Credit Union recently announced the four winners of the $27,500 in scholarships it awarded this year.
The scholarship money was awarded to four high school seniors through scholarships named for the credit union's founder Vernon E. Carne and notable board members Geraldine Tilson, Dorthy Dusenberry Pirkle and Polly Hinde. This year's recipients were chosen based on a video competition with consideration given to academic accomplishments, leadership and participation in both school and community activities.
Here are the winners:
Jamila Pellum won $10,000 through the Vernon E. Carne scholarship. Pellum is a senior...
April 17th, 20181120The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions recently welcomed a new Southeastern Regional Director.
In her new role, Anna Foote will help oversee the On the Rise Financial Center, an initiative the Federation launched in 2017 to build financial access and capability in Atlanta's historic Westside community.
Foote is a 30-year veteran of Atlanta's credit union community who previously served as vice president of 1st Choice Credit Union and CEO of Bond Community Credit Union. Most recently, she spent 15 years as vice president of Operations for Coca-Cola Credit Union, where she served more than 14,000 members...
April 17th, 20180174LGE Community Credit Union continued its growth into Cobb County this week with the grand opening of a new Smyrna location.
"We're very excited about being in Smyrna," said LGE President and CEO Chris Leggett. "LGE already has a strong footprint in nearby Austell, but as we move forward we're trying to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve. We believe our new model location allows us to serve our members beyond simply facilitating transactions, to add the value they've come to expect from LGE Community Credit Union."
The credit union celebrated the grand opening of its 11th location in the Jonquil Shopping Center on...
April 16th, 20184119Peach State Federal Credit Union will soon expand into Toccoa.
The credit union obtained the branch from DOCO Credit Union after it made a strategic decision to leave that market. Peach State President and CEO Marshall Boutwell said the acquisition lines up with Peach State's long term strategic plan to expand services into North Georgia.
"This transition from DOCO to Peach State is in keeping with the values that each organization believes in — a focus on meeting and exceeding the expectations for our members," said Peach State President and CEO Marshall Boutwell. "We are pleased to be able to bring a smart place to bank to the...
April 13th, 20182155Georgia credit unions will help young members get scientific about saving throughout April to celebrate the Credit Union National Association’s National Credit Union Youth Month as well as Financial Literacy Month.
“Credit Unions will once again inspire America’s youth to reach financial freedom,” said CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle. “April is the month in which we can showcase our effort to our youngest members and help them begin a journey of lifelong financial education.”
This year’s National Credit Union Youth Month theme is “The Science of Saving.” Several Georgia credit unions will use fun content and events...
April 12th, 20180159Robins Financial Credit Union staff recently volunteered a full Saturday to spruce up a home in Warner Robins.
The credit union volunteered through Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit community revitalization organization.
The Robins Financial volunteers spent the day completing several home maintenance tasks, including yard work and rebuilding the stairs to a shed. The credit union also made a $5,000 donation to Rebuilding Together to help with their work days.
It's not the first time Robins Financial has worked with non profit organization. In fact, the credit union has partnered with Rebuilding Together to complete similar...
April 11th, 20181108Delta Community Credit Union invested more than $562,000 in the communities it serves in metro Atlanta and in three out-of-state locations in 2017, according to a recent press release.
The credit union estimates that more than 350,000 individuals were positively affected by the Delta Community's sponsorship and charitable gifts to schools, hospitals, chambers of commerce, non-profit groups, industry partners and civic organizations.
"Educated, healthy and financially literate individuals and families are essential to strong communities," said Delta Community CEO Hank Halter. "We are grateful we have the means and the opportunity to...
April 10th, 20180133Georgia United Credit's Executive Women's Day recently brought successful metro Atlanta women together to discuss women's roles in leadership positions.
The day is meant to act as a celebration of the accomplishments of women in metro Atlanta and is held in conjunction with the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, which is part of the PGA's Champions Tour, according to an article in the Gwinnett Daily Post.
Among other lessons, key speaker and Northeast Georgia Health System CEO Carol Burrell touched on the "growth mindset" necessary to achieve success.
"(Growth) mindset is a psychological concept that started in education and has...
April 9th, 2018086A corporate sponsorship between the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, DOCO Credit Union and Southeastern Credit Union will help the coalition honor a cancer survivor during its Fourth Annual Night for Hope fundraising gala on April 26.
The 2018 gala will honor survivor Sue Cox, according to an article in the Valdosta Daily Times.
"Sue Cox, owner and operator of Covington's Dining & Catering and 306 North Restaurant, is a beloved and highly respected member of the Valdosta community," according to organizers. "Ms. Cox serves as chairman of the Central Valdosta Development Authority, a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber...
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