February 5th, 20183200Getting good deals on groceries is important to Georgians, and they’re willing to put some effort into finding them.
A Georgia Credit Union Affiliates survey of more than 3,400 consumers shows Georgians are actively strategizing to save money at grocery stores. About 59 percent clip printed coupons while 44 percent scroll through...
February 2nd, 20182181MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union has gone back to school.
The Macon-based credit union coordinated with Bibb County School District to officially unveil its new student-run credit union branch inside the district’s Hutchings College and Career Academy on Tuesday.
“We work to be significant in our community and we’re...
February 2nd, 2018179Georgia United has been generating some buzz.
The Duluth-based credit union announced Thursday an expanded partnership with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association to become its official credit union, according to a Georgia United press release.
"This is a great opportunity for us to strengthen our relationship with Georgia Tech and...
January 29th, 2018089The Michigan Credit Union League has filed an amicus brief in Federal Court supporting American 1 Credit Union as it battles a law suit alleging non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Axt.
MCUL’s brief is in support of a motion to dismiss filed by attorney and counselor Michael M. Bell of Howard & Howard law...
January 26th, 20181123Credit unions have experienced success in Georgia due to their unique ability to help members afford life — and future success is contingent upon maintaining that uniqueness.
Those were just some of the points Georgia Credit Union Affiliates CEO Mike Mercer touched on when he sat down with The BigCast host Glen Sarvady in November...
January 26th, 20181122The United States government released reports Friday showing that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the final quarter of 2017, according to a report from the New York Times.
The Times reported that a 2.3 percent rise in the nation's output last year combined with a falling jobless rate, a surging stockmarket and a...
January 26th, 201856175
The U.S. economy’s strong third quarter helped launch Georgia credit unions toward a fourth-straight year of double-digit loan growth.
Unemployment rates in the United States fell to a nearly 17-year low in the third quarter and consumer spending remained strong. That showed in the loan portfolios of Georgia credit...
January 26th, 201827190Georgia credit unions are ripe with stories just waiting to be told. The following pages can help journalists tell these stories.
The Credit Union facts page provides basic information to help reporters explain the industry to potential audiences.
The Credit Union Statistics page provides up-to-date data pertaining to credit...
January 25th, 20180160Georgia United Credit Union loves the Dawgs.
This week, the credit union became the Official Credit Union of University of Georgia Athletics. Georgia United has sponsored Georgia's athletics department since 2015. The new 5-year commitment will strengthen Georgia United's presence on campus and at sporting events, allowing it to...