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Georgia's Own Credit Union enters year 2 of providing free Wi-Fi at Atlanta park

January 14th, 2020013 For the second year in a row, Georgia's Own Credit Union has committed to providing free Wi-Fi at Atlanta's Woodruff Park. When the program began in October 2018, about 376 unique users logged on for 736 total sessions, according to a City Biz List article. Now, just over two years later, approximately 1,000 users log onto the...

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Georgia United Foundation to award $27.5K in college scholarships

January 13th, 2020015 Georgia United Foundation recently announced the launch of their 26th annual High School Competition which offers four college scholarship opportunities totaling $27,500. High school seniors planning to attend college or a technical school during the 2020-2021 school year are encouraged to apply online by Feb. 28. Students can...

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LGE Community Foundation helps wipe out Marietta, Cobb school meal debt

January 10th, 202004 Thanks to a $19,000 donation made, in part, by LGE Community Foundation -- the nonprofit arm of LGE Community Credit Union -- thousands of Marietta and Cobb County students will be able to eat a hot meal. The donation paid off school meal debt in the two counties, according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article. That allowed...

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CONSIDER THIS: Resolving to improve your finances

January 9th, 2020011 A significant portion of Georgians – like most Americans – will resolve to better their finances in the new year. In a survey of almost 2,000 Georgians conducted by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, almost half of respondents – 46.7% – indicated they make new year’s resolutions. Almost 38% of those...

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Georgia United Foundation partners to offer free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

January 7th, 2020011 Georgia United Foundation will soon be offering tax help to low and moderate income taxpayers in the Athens and Dalton communities. The Foundation puts together the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program thanks to a longstanding partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, Dalton State College, the University of Georgia and Georgia...

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Georgia United Foundation's Wish Tree grants 2,470 Children's wishes in 10 Georgian counties

January 6th, 2020015 Georgia United Foundation made the holidays a little brighter for children in foster care with its 29th annual Wish Tree program. Donations collected at Georgia United Credit Union branch locations provided 2,470 gifts to children in the foster care system in 10 Georgia counties. "The Wish Tree program brings excitement to our...

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Robins Financial Credit Union announces manager and employees of quarter

January 6th, 2020024 Each quarter, Robins Financial Credit Union selects three employees representing the best of the best in three categories -- manager, support department staff and branch staff. Employees are selected by management based on their outstanding work performance and written recommendations from their peers. The winners chosen for the...

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Robins Financial Credit Union distributes $14 million member rebate

January 2nd, 2020018 Robins Financial Credit Union paid a $14 million member rebate to qualifying members on Dec. 17. "This reward was a way to give back to members and thank them for their contributed success of the credit union," according to a Robins Financial press release. "The active participation of both borrowers and savers contributed to the...

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Georgia's Own Credit Union contributes to $13.5 million #GivingTuesday donation

December 23rd, 2019046 Georgia's Own Credit Union recently acted as a corporate sponsor in a #GivingTuesday campaign that resulted in a $13.5 million donation. The campaign, led by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, joined together nonprofits, businesses, media partners and thousands of individual Georgians to lead a statewide generosity movement which...

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eCO Credit Union sponsors Shelby County Schools Teachers of the Year

All In Credit Union grant gives special needs school new kitchen

All In Credit Union supports Emergency Food Assistance Program

Listerhill breaks ground on innovative flagship center

VyStar Credit Union mourns passing of influential founder

Suncoast Credit Union supports Filene's new Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CreditUnionBusiness.com features PEFCU's marketing efforts

Pensacola News Journal highlights expansion of city's two largest CUs

CreditUnionBusiness.com features PEFCU's marketing efforts

Georgia's Own Credit Union enters year 2 of providing free Wi-Fi at Atlanta park

Georgia United Foundation to award $27.5K in college scholarships

LGE Community Foundation helps wipe out Marietta, Cobb school meal debt

League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates expands shared branching services through Shared Cooperative Services

League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates Announces New Board of Directors

League of Southeastern Credit Union & Affiliates and Georgia Credit Union League officially complete consolidation

Forbes names 5 Georgia credit unions best in state

Credit Union Journal: Parliament's Brexit rejection won't make life easier for credit unions

Stress testing reg burdens made 'proportional' at World Council of Credit Unions' urging

U.S. credit union exec elected Chair of World Council of Credit Unions Board of Directors

Latin American credit unions visit Georgia CUs

PAYING ATTENTION: Normal quarterly spending, saving trends at Georgia credit unions unaffected by government shutdown

PAYING ATTENTION: Georgia credit union members mirror auto financing trends

PAYING ATTENTION: Georgia credit union members display financial confidence, responsibility with improving economy

Paying Attention: Georgia credit unions' portfolios show signs of maturing economic recovery

African-American Credit Union Coalition plans for next 20 years

Credit union leader takes leadership role in spreading awareness about breast cancer in men

CONSIDER THIS: The implications of wedding debt on marriages

Eloise Woods: Trail Blazer and Visionary in Georgia Credit Unions

The complicated landscape of a military family's finances

Here are 5 things you need to know about the CFPB

Here are 13 Georgia credit unions offering government shutdown aid

Georgia's credit unions stand against elder abuse and financial exploitation

CONSIDER THIS: The realities of paying off student loans

Delta Community Credit Union: Here's how to avoid fraud during holiday travel

It's not impossible to withdraw money from your IRA before you've retired

Paying by phone? It could be safer than you think

CUInsight: Understanding mortgage types

DOCO Credit Union: Here's how to save money in the new year

Coosa Valley Credit Union: How to finance your new car

Lendedu: Are 72 month or 84 month auto loans a bad idea?

How to pay off that looming holiday debt

You'll want to read these 10 tips for better budgeting in 2018

What to do if you're veering off your holiday budget

Five ways to save money around the house

CDC Federal Credit Union: Do you really need to hire a real estate agent?

CUInsight: 3 things that change when you buy your first home

Today: Buy a Dairy Queen Blizzard Treat, donate to Children's Miracle Network

Delta Community Credit Union: 10 top tier travel tips

Report: Alabamans received more than $260 million in direct financial benefits during 12 months ending in June

Report: Florida residents received more than $589 million in direct financial benefits druing 12 months ending in June

Report: Georgians received more than $248 million in direct financial benefits during 12 months ending in June 2019

Here's how Georgia credit unions helped their communities afford life

Delta Community Credit Union: Add an IRA to your tool box

Here's how to create investor behavior in kids

Here are 4 things to teach our kids about money before college

Here's how to teach your child to be a smart shopper

CONSIDER THIS: Resolving to improve your finances

CONSIDER THIS: Using energy wisely this winter

CONSIDER THIS: The price of back-to-school shopping

CONSIDER THIS: Keeping alert for possible elder financial exploitation

10 ways to prepare for a hurricane

CUInsight: 3 things that change when you buy your first home

CUInsight: Understanding mortgage types

Here's where to find deals on National Hot Dog Day

CreditUnionBusiness.com features PEFCU's marketing efforts