May 11th, 20180102Kinetic Credit Union recently awarded $5,000 in scholarships to two rising college students.
Alexis Grier from Smiths Station High School and Curtis Walker, Jr., from Columbus High School each received $2,500 Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic Scholarships. The scholarships are named in honor of former Kinetic Chairman Ron Mahoney, who passed...
May 10th, 20180165Robins Financial Credit Union recently renewed its sponsorship of the Annual Independence Day Celebration in Warner Robins.
This year's celebration, scheduled to take place July 3 in the parking lot of McConnel-Talbert Stadium, will feature an act from country artist Hunter Hayes. The night will wrap up with fireworks sponsored by...
May 10th, 2018281Georgia United Credit Union recently launched a new loan option for undergraduate students and refinancing options for graduate students.
"These programs provide solutions for current students who require financial assistance and for graduates who want a manageable way to repay their student loans," according to a Georgia United press...
May 10th, 2018093Robins Financial Credit Union is doing its part to support local law enforcement.
The credit union recently presented Macon Regional Crimestoppers with a donation toward the 12th Annual David Pierce Memorial Law Enforcement Dinner. The dinner to be held on May 19 is designed to help partner with law enforcement, community and the...
May 7th, 2018298Peach State Federal Credit Union recently committed to donating a combined $5,000 to two Northeast Georgia libraries over the next five years.
"Peach State's commitment to education and to our community leads us to many opportunities that support learning," said Peach State President and CEO Marshall Boutwell. "This contribution to...
May 4th, 20180148United 1st Federal Credit Union recently honored a long-time board member's retirement.
The credit union held a dinner at Lang's Maria Restaurant to commemorate Terry Brown's 46-year career.
Brown watched United 1st grow from $14 million in assets serving about 6,500 members to $180 million in assets and serving almost 26,000...
May 4th, 2018486The Southeast Cancer Unit has more than $4K to put toward its cause, thanks to the fundraising efforts of United 1st Federal Credit Unions.
United 1st's Blackshear and Waycross staff raised $4,118 they used as sponsorship money for the Southeast Cancer Unit's annual fundraising walk earlier this week.
The credit union staffs raised...
May 4th, 20181129The following feature ran in Georgia Trend Magazine May 2018 issue.
Four years ago, Rick Stallings needed a sensible financial solution to keep his business afloat. Even though the Columbus native and resident had relied on both a major local and a regional bank for nearly two decades, both banks turned a deaf ear. That’s when he...
May 4th, 20181981st Choice Credit Union collaborated with the National Disability Institute and several others to convene the Financial Inclusion Summit recently.
The summit addressed the financial knowledge, skill gaps and barriers that prevent Americans with disabilities from participating in the economic mainstream. It also focused on creating...