May 28th, 2019189
A new scholarship recently created at Gwinnett Technical College honors former Peach state Chairman of the Board Rick Davis, who officially retired from the board at the May meeting.
Rick Davis
The scholarship was established by Peach State Federal Credit Union to honor Davis' 19 years of service as a member of their board of directors, including the last six as chairman. Davis retired from the Gwinnett County Public School System after 30 years of service.
The scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in the Early Childhood and Education Program at Gwinnett Tech. Applicants will prepare a 300-word essay...
May 28th, 20191188
DOCO Credit Union is celebrating its 60th year in business.
In May 1959, Dougherty County School Employees Federal Credit Union was chartered as a benefit for the employees of the Dougherty County School System. The first member was Dr. Ronald Culpeper who served on the Board of Directors and the first Board Chairman was Mr. J.G. Sowell.
The credit union changed its name in 2003 to DOCO Regional Federal Credit Union and again in 2012 to DOCO Credit Union as it branched out to include additional school systems, counties, organizations and member groups.
Over the past 60 years, DOCO has seen mergers with other credit unions,...
May 24th, 20191111
DOCO Credit Union has awarded $20,000 in scholarships for 2019.
Twenty students were honored at the board of directors meeting on May 23 at DOCO's main branch. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship. DOCO has awarded over $115,000 in scholarships. Below are 2019 recipients.
The following students received scholarships from DOCO in 2019:
Sarah Smith from Lee County High SchoolMacy Williams from Southland AcademyHannah Schroder from Lee County High SchoolCharlie Peavy from Bleckley County HIgh SchoolKhrstyn Bais from Bleckley County High School Cody Pezent from Cook County High schoolErica Walters from Dooly County High...
May 24th, 20190174
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 first quarter of 2019 are as follows:
Joe Wyrick, Athens Branch -- Wyrick is the manager of Robins Financial's Athens branch. He has been employed by Robins Financial Credit Union for 11 years. Wyrick is a member of the Rotary Club of Athens and is involved with Boy Scouts. He sings in his church...
May 21st, 2019055
Georgia United Credit Union recently expanded its field of membership in nine new Georgia counties: Cobb, Cherokee, Dawson, Gordon, Hall, Jackson, Madison, Newton and Oglethorpe.
Under this expansion, anyone who resides, works or volunteers in these counties is eligible for membership at Georgia United.
"This is an exciting time of growth at Georgia United," said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith. "We look forward to serving our new communities and offering our members compelling products and services that will help them achieve their financial goals."
With this expansion, Georgia United membership is now...
May 8th, 20192151
Georgia United Credit Union Foundation recently announced the award recipients of its sixth Annual School Crashers program.
>>Related: Georgia United Credit Union wins national recognition for School Crashers Program.<<
A total of 10 schools around the state will be awarded facility improvements this summer. Toney Elementary School in Decatur was selected as the program's top recipient.
Toney Elementary celebrates being named ass the 2019 School Crashers top award recipient. Principal Oliver Dean (center) and Special Education Teacher Dr. Karen Dukes (far right) are pictured wtih students, faculty and Georgia United team...
May 7th, 20193139
Credit Union of Georgia kicked off the month of May with a grand opening celebration for its newest branch location in East Cobb.
"We are extremely excited to have a beautiful new location in the East Cobb area," said Brian Albrecht, president and CEO of Credit Union of Georgia. "We have a great membership presence in this area and look forward to growing and expanding even more. This community is extremely important to the foundation of our credit union and we look forward to getting t o know those who reside here even better."
Members, community leaders and residents were invited to join the credit union in celebrating at its...
May 2nd, 2019180
Georgia United Credit Union's Foundation recently collaborated with the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation to award five high school students each a $2,000 Young Leaders scholarship.
The Young Leaders Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership as a community volunteer, entrepreneur or school leader with results that make the community a better place.
On April 30, the award recipients and their families were invited to join Georgia United Credit Union's president and CEO Debbie Smith for a reception at the corporate office.
"We are proud to award scholarships to these...
May 2nd, 20191118
Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $1,000 to a local organization dedicated to assisting children and young people with special needs.
Extra Special People provides a safe place for the children and young people it serves to call their own. Robins Financial Watkinsville Branch Manager Kayla Graham said the credit union's contribution was part of Robins Financial's mission to support its community.
"It's important to support organizations in the community that are doing good work and Extra Special People is one of these organizations," Graham said. "They are building positive awareness for these...
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