November 13th, 20180195LGE 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...
November 9th, 20187101Peach State Federal Credit Union has committed to donate $10K to local scholarships.
The credit union will donate the money to Habersham County Schools' REACH Georgia Scholarships over the next five years. The school system will receive $2,000 each year through 2022 from Peach State.
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November 8th, 20185155United 1st Federal Credit Union recently delivered more than 75 fleece blankets to residents at the St. Marys Senior Care Center in St. Marys.
"As part of the commitment to being a positive impact in their community, the staff at United 1st were thrilled to provide a very tangible expression of warmth to our local seniors," according to a statement from the credit union.
November 8th, 20187120This story ran in Credit Union Journal on Nov. 7.
A number of former credit union executives and directors have good reason to smile on Wednesday.
Overall, politicians with ties to the credit union industry had a good night during Tuesday's election. Roughly a dozen people with a connection to credit unions won races for the U.S. House and other local contests.
Additionally, the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), the federal political action committee of the Credit Union National Association, supported 375 candidates for House and Senate seats this year. CUNA and state credit union leagues invested a record $7...
November 8th, 20187113DOCO Credit Union members saved more than $1.3 million by using Christmas Club Savings Accounts during 2018.
On Nov. 1, more than 1,400 club accounts automatically rolled over into members' regular share saving account for holiday access to their funds. DOCO members are estimated to spend more than $1.4 million at local business by eating out, purchasing gifts and enjoying the holidays, according to an Albany CEO article. The savings from those club accounts will likely help with that funding.
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November 8th, 20185230Georgia Credit Union Affiliates’ Media Relations Coordinator Cailin O’Brien has been named a Rising PR Star by the PR News Group. PR News Group serves the communications and marketing community at corporations, agencies and nonprofits. The organization’s Rising PR Stars 30 & Under award showcases budding industry leaders who work daily to make communications matter in the marketplace.
“I spent the first part of my career as a journalist, and it is a privilege to learn this industry in such a supportive and thought-provoking environment,” O’Brien said. “Credit unions work day after day to help Georgians afford their...
November 7th, 2018688Credit Union of Georgia recently helped surprise Cherokee County School District's Teacher of the Year.
The credit union acted as a presenting sponsor at the school district's 2018 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teacher of the Year Celebration. This year, the overall winner was kept a surprise until the dinner.
Mill Creek Middle School PE and health teacher Dana Townsend received the surprise award at the end of the program. Townsend, who has been an educator for 22 years, uses her experience teaching reading, science and social studies to expand upon traditional PE and health class coursework and to collaborate with her colleagues, according to...
October 30th, 2018687GeoVista Credit Union staff recently paid to wear jeans to work.
The staff wore their jeans during the recent Miracle Jeans Day. Their payment, along with generous donations from members, allowed GeoVista's staff to donate $2,500 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
October 30th, 20182114Robins Financial Credit Union recently observed International Credit Union Day the fun way.
On Oct. 18, all the credit union's 21 branch locations offered refreshments and giveaways to members. A handful of lucky members and certain branches also go the chance to spin a prize wheel, which resulted in $2,000 being rewarded to 100 members.
International Credit Union Day is a day to honor those who have dedicated their lives to the movement, to recognize the hard work of those working in the credit union industry and to show members appreciation....
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