July 31st, 20181108Peach State Federal Credit Union recently contributed $15,000 to sponsor three Golden Harvest Food Banks delivery trucks this year.
The trucks will feed people in more than 30 counties in the Central Savannah River Area and upstate South Carolina, according to a Credit Union Times article. The sponsorship allows retail stores in the area to avoid wasting food by delivering it with efficiency to those in need.
Peach State has a history helping Golden Harvest. The credit union collects non-perishable food items from members and staff at branches and its corporate headquarters throughout the year and makes quarterly donations to food...
July 27th, 20182109The Atlanta Business Chronicle has announced Delta Community Credit Union as a finalist in its 2018 Best Places to Work awards.
The Best Place to Work Awards gives the ABC a chance to highlight successful companies who are going above and beyond to keep their workforce happy. Delta Community is one of 10 finalists in the awards' Extra Large category, which consists of companies with 500 or more employees.
The winners will be announced at the 15th annual Best Places to Work Awards on Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Flourish Atlanta.
For more, read the full ABC article here.
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July 27th, 20185112Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union is excited to announce its arrival in Rincon.
“Effingham County is a desirable place in which to live and conduct business and we’re ready to be a part of it,” said Georgia Heritage President and CEO Dale Taratuta. “Georgia Heritage plans to be active in this thriving community.”
The credit union is inviting the public to the grand opening celebration of its new Rincon Branch, located at 5745 Highway 21 in South Rincon, on July 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch, music from New Country Bob 106.9, free giveaways and several grand opening raffles. The...
July 27th, 20180140APR Finder, a national financial comparison blog, recently published an article about Delta Community Credit Union's recent home mortgage loan offer.
The credit union is currently offering up to $500 off closing costs for home buyers who use the credit union for their home purchase, according to the APR Finder article. The closing cost reduction is available for both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans to purchase primary residences, second homes, vacation homes or rental properties. The offer is available now through Dec. 31.
For more information, read the full APR Finder article here.
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July 27th, 20184113Credit Union of Georgia recently helped sponsor an annual symposium aimed at preparing Cherokee County School System employees for the upcoming school year.
More than 400 CCSD educators and special guests, including the Cherokee County School Board, Cherokee County Council fo PTA Executive Board and Cherokee County chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Education Committee members, attended the symposium at Woodstock High School, according to the Canton Patch.
On July 24, keynote speaker, author and educator George Couros shared his expertise in educational innovation. The next day, CCSD principals and assistant principals spent...
July 27th, 2018589Robins Financial Credit Union recently gave a corporate donation to support the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia.
The rescue Mission of middle Georgia provides residential shelter and meals to those in need in the Middle Georgia community. For more information, visit the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia's website.
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July 24th, 20184154The members of Towns-Union Educators' Federal Credit Union have approved a merger with Peach State Federal Credit Union.
"Our decision to merge with Peach State was a strategic action to ensure a strong future for our credit union and our member-owners," said Jennifer Marshall, CEO/manager at Towns-Union. "With an enhanced suit of products and services, Peach State is better position to have a positive impact on the lives of our members and their families."
The vote was held at the City of Young Harris Community Room on July 23 during a special meeting for members. The financial merger, which has already been approved by the National...
July 20th, 20185108Credit Union of Georgia recently sponsored the Cherokee County School District Police Department as it hosted a national training program for school resource officers from across the state.
CCSD hosted the National Association of School Resource Officers' Advanced School Resource Officer Course at Teasley Middle School in Canton in cooperation with the Georgia Association of Secondary School Law Enforcement, according to Woodstock Patch.
Credit Union of Georgia was one of a few sponsors that provided door prizes and donations to support the event.
"Their sponsorship is greatly appreciated," according to the article.
To learn...
July 18th, 2018232230As more Georgia consumers take advantage of the service-driven culture of credit unions, credit unions are experiencing significant and consistent loan growth.
“Being member-owned, credit unions don’t have shareholders to pay. Members benefit directly and personally from their relationships with their credit unions,” said Mike Mercer, President/CEO of Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, the state trade association for Georgia’s credit unions. “Credit union loan growth illustrates the positive impact credit unions continue to have in stimulating the economy and helping people afford life.”
Credit unions have outpaced banks in...
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