August 3rd, 20183360Georgia's Own Credit Union recently made history as the first Georgia credit union to acquire a bank.
The $2.3 billion-asset institution finalized the acquisition of the State Bank of Georgia on Thursday. The transaction was first proposed late last year, according to a Credit Union Journal article.
"We're excited to be a part of this historical moment in Georgia's financial arena, but even more so to be gaining employees and members from an organization whose extremely high service standards and commitment to member prosperity so closely mirrors our own," said Georgia's Own President/CEO Dave Preter. "In addition, the connection...
August 2nd, 20182131The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently ran a Q&A with Delta Community Credit Union, one of the finalists in the paper's annual Annual Best Places to Work contest.
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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 ABC asked Delta Community CU a series of...
August 1st, 20183246A 39-year fixture of Three Rivers Credit Union will say her goodbyes Friday.
The credit union's CEO, Wanda Miller, will retire Friday after spending 39 years at the credit union. Three Rivers will host a farewell party for Miller, which will be open to members and employees, according to The Post Searchlight.
Miller will be turning her post over to Thomas F. Joyce, the incoming CEO. Joyce moved to Bainbridge in June from Germany, where he worked at a large credit union.
Miller plans to enjoy Alligator Point beach, time with family and foreign travel after her retirement. But she told The Post Searchlight that she'd miss the...
July 31st, 20181110Peach 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, 20182111The 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, 20185114Georgia 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, 20180142APR 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, 20184116Credit 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, 2018591Robins 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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