The story below is just one example of how Georgia credit unions help people afford life each day. This account was featured in Georgia Credit Union Affiliates' 2017 Helping People Afford Life Stories booklet.
An elderly member with impaired...
October 4th, 2018196Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $10,000 to adopt a room at Project Safe's emergency shelter.
Project Safe is an organization working to end domestic violence through prevention, crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Robins' donation will...
October 4th, 201830116Magnify Money, a personal finance news site, recently featured Delta Community Credit Union on its list of October's top IRA CD rates for credit unions with the best mobile apps.
“Delta Community CU used to be the lowest-earning credit union on our list, but recently increased the APY on this product from 1.10 percent to 1.25...
October 4th, 201842439Coosa Valley Credit Union recently weighed in on how consumers can wisely finance a new car.
"If you're a first-time car buyer, then shopping for a car can be exciting, especially when it's new," according to the column, which ran in Coosa Valley News. "A new car is one of the largest purchaes you will make and it's important to...
October 4th, 201826136Last year, Americans ate more than 4.5 billion tacos, according to NationalTacoDay.com.
There's a lot to unpack there. First of all, yes — there is a NationalTacoDay.com. Second of all, who knew Americans loved a traditionally Mexican dish so much?
If you feel like you may have eaten half of those 4.5 billion tacos in 2017, then...
October 4th, 20181191LGE Community Credit Union recently officially became the second credit union in Georgia history to acquire a bank.
The $1.3 billion-asset credit union based in Marietta finalized the acquisition of Georgia Heritage Bank on Sept. 28. The two financial institutions are now one entity, operating under the LGE Community Crdit Union name...
October 2nd, 2018058Robins Financial Credit Union recently recognized 54 loyal employees for their years of service during their Annual Service Awards Banquet.
The credit union holds the banquet each year to recognize staff members who have reached a five-year milestone.
This year, 20 employees were recognized for five years of service, 13 for 10...
October 1st, 20181122Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $1,500 to support early literacy for children across Monroe County.
The credit union presented its donation to the Monroe County Adult and Community Education Dictionary and Thesaurus Program. Monroe County ACE is a non-profit organization striving to increase the literacy level...
October 1st, 20182112Delta Community Credit Union's Suwanee branch recently welcomed a new manager.
The credit union has named Joan James of the branch, locaed inside the Kroger on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Previously, James served as assistant manager of the Delta Community branch in Snellville, according to a Gwinnett Daily Post article.
Last...
September 28th, 2018052Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $8,000 to The Grace House as part of their annual community project.
The Grace House is a community service organization in Fort Valley that distributes food to needy families. They received funding from Robins to purchase a new air conditioner unit.
A board committee...