September 6th, 20183124MembersFirst Credit Union recently served as a sponsor for the 25th Annual WellStar Golf Classic, which raised $223,000 to be used in the advancement of emergency and trauma services at WellStar Health System.
The amount was record-setting, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
"I look forward to the Golf Classic each year, but this commemorative event was even more meaningful because of the critical mission and special activities, including a silent auction and raffle," Carole Kell, WellStar Foundation Board of Trustees chair told the MDJ. "It was a great day on the greens with WellStar supporters, as we all did our part in...
September 5th, 20180100Delta Community Credit Union recently awarded $7,000 to a non-profit that provides social support for local Latino families and children.
In a ceremony held at Delta Community's Vinings branch, COO Matthew Shepherd awarded the grant to Ser Familia, Inc., according to a Marietta Daily Journal article. The money will be used to support Spanish-language mental health counseling for Latino youth.
For more information, read the full Marietta Daily Journal article here.
Also featured in: Marietta Daily Journal Online...
September 5th, 20182207For the sixth consecutive year, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates has been named one of the state’s top trade associations in James Magazine’s September/October Lobbyist Issue. GCUA ranked No. 4 on the list of top associations, up two positions from last year.
GCUA Senior Advocacy Officer Brandee Bickle ranked No. 2 on the magazine’s list of the Top 50 Registered Lobbyists. This marks Bickle’s fifth straight year making the list. Angi Harben, GCUA’s Director of Communications who has been a member of the lobbying team since 2013, claimed the No. 35 spot on the list.
“Georgia credit unions are fortunate to have such a...
September 4th, 20181177Cobb County recently announced plans to buy the old Marietta branch of LGE Community Credit Union to become the headquarters for the Cobb County Police Department, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners ratified the action of purchase and sale for $13,475,000 on Aug. 28. The closing was set to take place on Aug. 31, although LGE will be allowed to occupy the property for up to 24 months afterward.
Read the full AJC article here.
Also featured in: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Cobb County Courier...
September 4th, 20181171Kinetic Credit Union recently helped present a financial workshop for small business owners at Columbus State University.
The LeadSMART Finance event touched on some of the 2018 changes in tax laws and how they affected small business, according to a WTVM article. Brett Walker, chief of lending at Kinetic joined Brad Clemons from AJK LLC to discuss accounting.
LeadSMART Finance provides a deeper look into some of the financial aspects of business owners and is designed to help owners into a financially strong position.
Read the full WTVM article here.
Also featured in: WTVM Channel 9...
August 31st, 20180158Delta Community Credit Union executives recently appeared on 11 Alive's Atlanta & Company segment.
CEO Hank Halter appeared on the show with Community Development Manager Reina Short and Information Security Director Abdul Hussain to discuss the credit union's new Newnan branch, security and financial education.
Watch the full segment here.
Also featured in: 11 Alive ...
August 30th, 20182135Robins Financial Credit Union will have a hand in getting one Georgia Military College student through the school year.
The credit union recently made a $4,000 donation to GMC to award a student a 1-year scholarship. Tyler Sapp, a student pursuing his Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, was selected as the recipient for the scholarship.
Also featured in: CUInsight, Credit Union Times Online
August 30th, 201828106Hawaiian credit unions are recovering this week after they withstood Hurricane Lane last week and over the weekend.
Lane deposited more rain than any other tropical storm or cyclone in Hawaii's history, according to Weather.com. The downpour also ended up being the second-highest rain total in U.S. history by a tropical storm, dumping 52.02 inches on the islands. That's second only to Hurricane Harvey's 60.58 inches last year.
CU Hawaii sits on Hawaii Island, where rainfall was heaviest, and took on two feet of water in the basement of its main branch on Hinano Street, according to a Credit Union Journal article.
"We worked the...
August 27th, 20180251WRBL News 3 and Kinetic Credit Union presented this school year's first Kinetic Credit Union Golden Apple Award last week.
The award went to Fairfax Elementary School's fourth-grade teacher Theresa Sandberg, according to WRBL. The 20-year teaching veteran was nominated by Simone Floyd. Floyd told WRBL that Sandberg "is an amazing teacher who donates so much extra time to teaching her students."
Sandberg told the news station she's honored to receive the recognition.
"I'm going to cherish this forever — so it really means a lot to me," Sandberg said. "We work hard and it's nice to be rewarded for your hard work and your dedication....
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