March 2nd, 20223120DULUTH, GA (February 28, 2022) – Georgia United Foundation is pleased to name six Georgia high school seniors as recipients of their 2022 High School Scholarship Competition. A total of $30,000 in scholarships were awarded to the deserving students who plan to attend college or a technical school during the 2022-2023 school year. This marks the 28th year of the scholarship program, named for Georgia United Credit Union’s founder, Vernon E. Carne and notable board members Geraldine Tilson, Dorothy Dusenberry Pirkle, Polly Hinde, Monsignor Stephen Churchwell and T. Randall Dennis.
The foundation’s unique scholarship program encourages...
March 2nd, 2022298Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union announced today its execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Persons Banking Company, a state-chartered bank headquartered in Forsyth, Georgia. Robins Financial was established in 1954 and has experienced sustained growth and stability over the years, making it a pillar in the Middle Georgia community. As the second largest credit union in the state of Georgia, Robins Financial currently serves more than 240,000 members.
“Robins Financial has lasting history of enhancing the financial well-being of our members and community,” said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of...
March 1st, 20223223APCO Employees Credit Union Named Among Most Efficient Credit Unions in America
Birmingham, Ala. – March 1, 2022 – APCO Employees Credit Union was included in The Business Journals' first List of America's Most Efficient Credit Unions, which was ranked by deposits per full-time employee. APCO Employees Credit Union ranked number 14 in the nation on the list.
Founded in 1953, APCO Employees Credit Union has grown to become the second largest credit union in Alabama with more than 72,000 members and $3.6 billion in assets and with 135 employees at 20 locations across the state. “I attribute the growth to remaining focused on our...
February 28th, 20222105DULUTH, GA (February 28, 2022) – Georgia United Credit Union is proud to announce that CEO and President Debbie Smith was elected to the Class C CUNA Board of Directors.
The CUNA Board of Directors represents credit unions of all sizes and geographical locations. Debbie’s term begins on February 28, 2022, and will run through the 2025 CUNA Annual General Meeting.
Debbie has been with Georgia United for more than 20 years, serving in several executive roles before being appointed CEO in 2013. Debbie brings over 30 years of experience in organizational, people and cultural development, strategy and policy development, cost reduction...
February 22nd, 20224113Kennesaw – February 21, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia is a proud participant in America Saves Week, an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability; such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, retirement, and reducing debt. America Saves Week is February 21-25, 2022.
Throughout the week of February 21-25, Credit Union of Georgia will be posting Savings Tips on their social media platforms – including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, in an effort to help build a financially resilient...
February 17th, 20223168Warner Robins, GA — Each quarter, Robins Financial Credit Union selects three employees that represent the best of the best in three categories – Manager, Support Department Staff and Branch Staff. Employees are selected by management based on their outstanding work performance and written recommendations from their peers. The winners chosen for the fourth quarter of 2021 are as follows:
Melanie Weatherspoon, Perry Branch – Weatherspoon is the Branch Manager and began her career 20 years ago on her birthday. Weatherspoon participates with the Perry Chamber LEADS group and is also an active member of Count Your Blessings that assists...
February 16th, 20222161Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the ATM near Niceville High School and the ATM at the intersection of Jonquil Avenue NW and Mary Esther Cutoff NW in Fort Walton Beach are currently being upgraded to add more services with the installation of two drive-up Video Teller ITMs at each location. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of March for both locations. LaMacchia Group is the design/build firm for the project.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union continuously looks for ways to enhance the community in which we live and work,” said CEO Jerry Williams. “Members will...
February 15th, 20223101Daleville, Ala. (February 14, 2022) — All In Credit Union is pleased to announce Douglas Mullins as Vice President of Human Resources. Mullins brings nearly two decades of HR experience to the Credit Union and is a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.
During his 25 years in the Air Force, Mullins began managing a Human Resource office in 2004 at Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi. In this role, he supervised military and civilian personnel in addition to providing oversight for diversity and leadership training. Prior to joining All In, Mullins served as Human Resources Coordinator and Vice President of People and...
February 15th, 2022079DULUTH, GA (February 14, 2022) – Georgia United Credit Union is proud to be recognized as Best Credit Union in Gwinnett County in 2021.
Gwinnett County asked their community members to vote as to what local businesses, civic groups and professionals they thought were deserving to hold the title Best of Gwinnett.
There were more than 20 business and community categories created that businesses all over the county are selected for with less than 10% of Gwinnett businesses being recognized as a "Best of" winner.
Gwinnett County officially announced the winners in February and awarded Georgia United’s Duluth Branch, located at 2270...
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