February 1st, 20191409
Atlanta Postal Credit Union began the new year by presenting donated gifts to employees at Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services.
Each year, APCU selects an organization to receive donations given by APCU employees through a program known as the "Giving Tree." This year, the credit union donated pillows, towels, a crock pot, a turkey fryer, silverware and more to the local fire department.
"Over the course of this year, we have built a strong relationship with Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services," according to an APCU press release. "What a better way to show our appreciation than to provide firefighters with the...
January 26th, 201928205
Before the longest government shutdown in history ended on Jan. 25, Georgia's Own Credit Union spent two hours pumping gas for furloughed TSA employees.
Georgia's Own CEO Dave Preter greets a TSA employee before pumping her gas on Jan. 25. (PHOTO: Cailin O'Brien)
As the federal government shutdown ran into its 34th day and TSA employees were facing a second pay period of working with no compensation, Georgia's Own Credit Union worked to give 8.5 gallons of gas to more than 400 TSA agents who visited two RaceTrac locations near the airport.
The 8.5 gallons commemorated the credit union's 8th anniversary.
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January 25th, 201956164
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will sign a short-term spending bill to temporarily end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
That's good news for federal employees, many of whom have gone more than a month without pay as Democrats and Republicans sparred over funding a wall at the country's southern boarder. The temporary spending bill will last until Feb. 15.
Throughout the shutdown, Georgia credit unions stepped up to help furloughed federal employees. Several offered special loan deals while others worked with affected members to delay payments until they once again began receiving steady pay.
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January 25th, 201929276
Two young employees from two Georgia credit unions have been invited to "crash" the Credit Union National Association's Governmental Affairs Conference this year.
Joey Ventre, lending center supervisor at LGE Community Credit Union, and Kimberly Schoates, director of electronic payments at Georgia United Credit Union were both selected by the Cooperative Trust and CUNA to be a part of the 2019 class of GAC Crashers.
The Crashers program invites credit union professionals under the age of 35 -- or 35 at heart -- to attend the GAC and to meet with credit union executives and other thought leaders from across the...
January 24th, 201930512
Each year, Robins Financial Credit Union celebrates its best employee, manager and branch.
Employees are selected by management based on their outstanding work performance and written recommendations from their peers. Robins Financial management selects a branch of the year based on performance and the contribution the branch made to the community and to the credit union overall.
The following were the 2018 winners:
Katie Andrews -Manager of the Year -Andrews serves as manager of the Dublin Branch. She has more than 20 years of management experience and a strong market presence in the Dublin-Laurens County community. Andrews is...
January 22nd, 20197138
Coosa Valley Credit Union recently shared four easy steps to switch financial institutions with Coosa Valley News, a local news source.
According to the article:
'I wish I could have a better banking experience. I really do not like my bank. Man, I am getting pummeled by bank fees.' Have you said any of these things recently? if so, there is something you can do about it! Many people think that switching financial institutions is a big hassle, but it doesn't have to be. If you're ready to make the switch to another financial institution, check out these easy steps below. 1. Do Your Prep Work2. Open Your New Account3. Move your...
January 18th, 2019591416
The partial federal government shutdown -- which began Dec. 21 -- has become the longest in American history.
As many of the approximately 100,000 federal employees in Georgia went through their first pay cycle without compensation, more and more credit unions have reached out to help suffering members.
“Our tagline is ‘helping people afford life,’” said Janet Kircher, member experience event and media coordinator at United 1st Federal Credit Union. “This is just another way for us to help exceed member expectations in a time of need.”
Below is a sampling of Georgia credit unions offering programs to...
January 18th, 201929126
Kinetic Credit Union and WRBL-TV recently presented a local 2nd grade teacher with a Golden Apple, an award recognizing teaching excellence.
Lori Bailey, a second-grade teacher at Stowers Elementary School, was nominated by Tom Wierzbicki. Wierzbicki told WRBL he was impressed with the wonderful job Bailey does with her students.
Bailey is a graduate of Troy University. She's a 10-year teaching veteran who said she enjoys her job.
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January 16th, 20190139
Georgia's Own Credit Union recently replaced the familiar EQUITABLE sign on the 100 Peachtree building in Atlanta with new, interactive signs.
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The signage is the first of its kind in the city, according to an Atlanta Intown Paper article.
The digital signs don't only display the Georgia's Own logo -- they can be programmed to display just about anything. At the moment, they're catching attention with colorful artwork from "Off the Wall: Atlanta's Civil Rights & Social Justice Journey" initiative created by local art nonprofit...
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