August 8th, 201931476
John Carew, chief strategy officer of Georgia's Own Credit Union, recently co-founded a new CUSO called CU Payz, according to a CUInsight article.
CU Payz was founded to enable credit unions to take control of their future by partnering with Payrailz to develop new, innovative technologies and services that will revolutionize the payments experience.
The formation of CU Payz came out of a working relationship with established CUSOs MDC and Constellation Digital Partners. CU Payz includes six founding member credit unions: Coastal Credit Union, Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union, Georgia's Own Credit Union, Meritrust...
August 8th, 20191110
The African American Credit Union Coalition recently inducted Ed Presnell, regional business executive at Peach State Federal Credit Union, into its Hall of Fame, according to a CUNA News article.
Presnell is responsible for the cultivation and management of relationships in two counties in Georgia and South Carolina. He was one of four individuals inducted into AACUC's Hall of Fame this year.
"These unsung heroes have dedicated their lives to the credit union movement and financial services industry at large," said Renee Sattiewhite, AACUC executive director. "We recognize the diligent efforts they have put forth to advance...
August 7th, 201930131
Raddon Financial Credit Union recently received a Crystal Performance Award from Raddon, a Fiserv company providing research, analysis and strategic guidance to financial institutions.
"The Crystal Performance Awards recognize substance, not flash," said Edward Wipson, general manager of Raddon. "These high-performing credit unions have all shown a great deal of determination, often over the course of many years, to utilize insights to affect direct, impactful action at their institutions. Their growth and data-oriented collaboration with other credit unions are an example of the best of the credit union movement."
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August 5th, 20193198
United Way of Central Georgia recently named two credit unions on its list of top 100 Most Generous Workplaces in Central Georgia.
Robins Financial Credit Union and MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union were both named to the list, which honored companies investing in a better future for Central Georgia and its residents through corporate and employee sponsorship, monetary and in-kind giving and initiative support.
For more information, read the full Middle Georgia CEO article here.
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August 5th, 20190104
Georgia's Own Credit Union recently hosted a free resume workshop in Woodruff Park along with Library on the Lawn.
The event, "Re-imagine your 8 to 5 on 8/5," is the latest initiative in Georgia's Own's yearlong "85 acts of Kindness" campaign, according to an Atlanta CityBizList article.
The Georgia's Own team provided one-on-one consulting and free USB drives so participants could take a digital copy of their new resume with them. Library on the Lawn, an outdoor computer lab hosted by the Fulton County Library System, provided Chromebooks at the event.
For more information, read the full Atlanta CityBizList article...
August 5th, 20190107
Family First Credit Union recently acted as the sponsor for "Fulton's Finest," the Fulton County School District's 13th annual recognition for extraordinary bus drivers.
A total of 166 drivers and their guests were recognized for excellent service, including perfect attendance and accident-free driving records, according to the Roswell Patch. Each also received a special "Fulton's Finest" jacket, sweatshirt or polo shirt.
For more information, read the full Roswell Patch article here.
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August 5th, 20191112
Delta Community Credit Union recently commented on Baby Boomers' portion of the nation's college loan debt on Fox 5 Atlanta.
The following is an excerpt from the accompanying article.
Student loan debt has been a hotly debated topic for a long time, but here's something you might not know about it. Some of the biggest borrowers are people you might not think are in a jam over school debt. Millennials and school debt, yeah, we know that. Gen X? Yep, those folks, too. But Baby Boomers have a lot of school loan debt, too. Let's start this conversation by listening in to the managing director at Delta Community Credit Union (Julie...
August 5th, 201930254
To kick off the school year and football season, Georgia United Credit Union announced the launch of its Affinity Visa Debit Cards with athletic partners Georgia Tech and University of Georgia.
Georgia United is excited to offer students, alumni and fans the opportunity to show their team pride by choosing one of three debit card designs with their checking account.
"There is already a lot of excitement around our official partnership and we are thrilled to launch this line of Affinity Debit Cards," said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith. "We have been actively involved in Tech and UGA for over 50 years and are...
August 3rd, 201928225
Coca-Cola Credit Union employees joined forces with hundreds of Coca-Cola associates recently to beautify an renovate Booker T. Washington High School, an Atlanta public school in need of a revamp.
Volunteers participated throughout the day in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects including painting, landscaping, backpack stuffing and various other project that enhanced the school's learning environment.
"It was a great opportunity for us to give back (to the community) and provide a new space for students of Booker T. Washington to learn and grow," said Shannon Frost, vice president of marketing at Coca-Cola Credit Union....
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