November 23rd, 201813103On April 4, 1977, the worst aircraft disaster in Georgia history took place in Rome.
More than 40 years later, LGE Community Credit Union will donate $10,000 toward a memorial to Flight 242 as part of this year's Dallas Concert series.
Flight 242 was a Southern Airways DC-9 flying from Huntsville, Ala. to Atlanta, Ga. when it encountered a dangerous thunderstorm over Rome, Ga. The hail and rain took its toll on the aircraft, flaming out both engines and causing it to lose altitude quickly. The lfight crew made a despearate attempt to land a large aircraft on a public road, a move that was unparalleled in the history of commercial...
November 23rd, 20189116The Credit Union National Association awarded Georgia United Credit Union with a first-place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award, which commends a credit union for its outstanding efforts in community projects.
Georgia United Credit Union won with School Crashers, a program that allows schools each year to apply for a facility makeover. The credit union then unites the community, media partners, donors and volunteers to make those facility improvements a reality each summer.
“Georgia United takes great pride in being an active and responsible member of the communities we serve,” said Kim Wall, director of...
November 21st, 20185127Georgia United Credit Union is holding its 28th Annual Wish Tree Program through Dec. 12.
The program is a drive to collect new toys and articles of clothing for foster children in local communities. Stop by any of Georgia United's branch locations and pick up a wish for a child. Donated items should be dropped off at a branch by Dec. 12, to ensure deliveries are made to local Division of Family and Children Services offices and other charitable organizations in time for the holidays.
"It's our privilege to organize and participate in the
Annual Wish Tree program," said Aaron Chestnut, chief marketing officer at Georgia United....
November 21st, 20182776Robins Financial Credit Union recently collected care packags to send off to troops serving overseas.
Branches and back office departments provided more than 70 boxes to send to troops deployed from Robins Air Force Base just in time for the holidays. The boxes incuded sacks, groom items, magazines, batteries and other items.
"We are proud to be able to make a contribution that will help the troops feel closer to home," said John Rhea, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. "This is our way to show how thankful we are for the daily sacrifices they make for us."
November 21st, 201859490Annualized lending growth at Georgia credit unions slowed, but remained strong into the second quarter of 2018 as the economy continued to improve.
“We continue to see signs of a mature economic recovery,” said Georgia Credit Union Affiliates CEO Mike Mercer. “Loan growth is still robust but moving off the levels we saw in the peak growth years between 2014 to 2016.”
Lending grew at 6.8 percent on a year-over-year basis at Georgia’s credit unions in the second quarter. That’s strong growth, but not quite the frenzied 11 percent pace the state’s credit unions experienced during the economy’s peak growth years that...
November 20th, 201832157Georgia United help supply scholarship money to five female high school seniors recognized as recipients of the 2018 Young Leaders Scholarship.
Each of the five Gwinnett County Public Schools Class of 2018 grads will receive a $2,000 scholarship from Georgia United Credit Union as well as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic.
The Young Leaders Scholarship recognizes female GCPS graduates who distinguish themselves as community volunteers, entrepreneurs or school leaders, according to a Gwinnett Daily Post article. Since 2014, 17 Gwinnett graduates have received the scholarships and have attended colleges including the University of Georgia,...
November 19th, 20184750Five Star Credit Union will pay homage to its roots in early 2019 by opening a branch in Blakely, Ga., it's second location in Early County.
Five Star began as the Cedar Springs Federal Credit Union when eight employees of the Great Southern Paper Company in Cedar Springs, Ga. each chipped in $5 and ran the credit union out of a broom closet. The credit union eventually expanded into southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama, changing its name to Five Star Credit Union in 1991. But Five Star hasn't strayed far from the county where it began.
"We have a strong membership base in the Blakely and Cedar Springs communities," said Robert...
November 16th, 20180111Coosa Valley credit Union recently celebrated the completion of its newest branch with a ribbon cutting.
The new branch at 15 Walnut Grove Road in Cartersville is laid out to allow for easy transactions in an open and inviting space, according to a Coosa Valley News article. The new location is full service and is equipped with an ATM, experienced staff and "a few new features to make banking faster, easier and enjoyable."
Also featured in: Coosa Valley News, The Daily Tribune News...
November 13th, 20180181LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Dallas location with a ribbon cutting.
The community was invited to attend the celebration of the new branch, located at 18 Georgia Heritage Place, to enjoy catering from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q as well as entertainment from Madison James and the B98.5FM team.
LGE President and CEO Chris Leggett, GE Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Scott Brooks and Paulding County Chamber President Stacy Hamby spoke at the event.
"We've been in Paulding County for almost 10 years already with our office over in Hiram, and we are excited to deepen our roots...
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