February 2nd, 2018193Georgia United has been generating some buzz.
The Duluth-based credit union announced Thursday an expanded partnership with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association to become its official credit union, according to a Georgia United press release.
"This is a great opportunity for us to strengthen our relationship with Georgia Tech and reinforce our commitment to education," said Debbie Smith, Georgia United's president and CEO. "We are looking forward to introducing a unique debit card program to Georgia Tech students, alumni and fans to support athletic scholarships this year."
Georgia United has been actively involved with Georgia...
January 26th, 20181138Credit unions have experienced success in Georgia due to their unique ability to help members afford life — and future success is contingent upon maintaining that uniqueness.
Those were just some of the points Georgia Credit Union Affiliates CEO Mike Mercer touched on when he sat down with The BigCast host Glen Sarvady in November of 2017 to discuss the state of Georgia credit unions.
Mercer, who has been based in Georgia for 30 years and who also remains heavily involved in credit unions on a national level, said GCUA has been working through a variety of facets to make sure the community understands what advantages credit unions...
January 25th, 20180194Georgia United Credit Union loves the Dawgs.
This week, the credit union became the Official Credit Union of University of Georgia Athletics. Georgia United has sponsored Georgia's athletics department since 2015. The new 5-year commitment will strengthen Georgia United's presence on campus and at sporting events, allowing it to display signage and feature videos during home football, basketball, baseball and softball games as well as at gymnastic meets.
The deal will also include endorsements from Kirby Smart.
"We are excited for the opportunity to grow our relationship with the University of Georgia by increasing our presence in...
January 25th, 20183103Credit unions stand in a unique position to affect political change despite today’s increasingly bipartisan politics.
That was the message delivered by eight distinguished speakers participating in Georgia Credit Union Affiliates’ 10th Annual State Governmental Affairs Conference – Grassroots Academy in Atlanta on Tuesday. The speakers were empowering a crowd of roughly 70 Georgia credit union representatives to affect the change they wanted to see in state and national politics.
“It’s great that credit unions do great work. It's great that credit unions help people afford life. But if their legislators don't know that then...
January 22nd, 20180108Georgia United's Kimberly Schoates has received the opportunity to attend the Credit Union National Association's Governmental Affairs Conference in a special way.
Schoates, who works as director of e-payments at Georgia United, has been selected by CUNA and The Cooperative Trust to participate in Crash the GAC 2018. Crash the GAC is a career-enhancement program for young credit union professionals that allows them to experience the conference in a dynamic way, complete with networking opportunities and mentoring sessions with industry leaders. She'll be one of 78 young professionals to receive a complimentary registration fee to attend...
January 22nd, 20180147The only credit union on Fort Benning — Kinetic Credit Union — is poised to help members who might be affected by the government shutdown.
The federal government shut down at midnight Friday into Saturday when the Republican and Democratic parties failed to pass a bill that would fund government spending. Kinetic CU President and CEO Janet Davis said her employees realized that could hurt members employed by the United States government, including military service men and women.
>>Related: Kinetic Credit Union Names New CEO<<
"We understand the great importance that our active duty and civilian members have in...
January 8th, 201832137A longtime Robins Financial Credit Union employee will now take the reigns at the credit union's Forsyth Branch.
Indian Cumpton has been promoted to manager of the branch after working with Robins Financial for 18 years, according to a Robins Financial press release.
When she's not serving the community at Robins Financial, Crumpton reportedly enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs and volunteering at All About Animal Rescue.
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December 21st, 20170141Georgia United Credit Union collected a record 1,978 gifts for foster children during its annual Wish Tree Program this year.
The Wish Tree Program is one of Georgia United's longest-running community service projects and one of its most successful. The program has donated a total of 23,081 gifts to multiple county Division of Family and Children Services offices and local charities during its tenure.
The credit union hosted its 27th Wish Tree Program to collect new toys and clothes for foster children through the local Division of Family and Children Services and similar organizations from Nov. 15 through Dec. 15. Individuals,...
December 20th, 20170165Elderly and disabled residents in central Georgia will have a jollier Christmas thanks to Robins Financial Credit Union.
Robins Financial employees recently created 55 Christmas gift boxes for donation to the Meals on Wheels of Houston County's "Shoeboxes for the Elderly" program. The packages contained candy, games and personal care items.
The employees will donate their package to Meals on Wheels along with a special meal for Christmas day.
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