November 21st, 20184109Georgia United Credit Union is holding its 28th Annual Wish Tree Program through Dec. 12.
The program is a drive to collect new toys and articles of clothing for foster children in local communities. Stop by any of Georgia United's branch locations and pick up a wish for a child. Donated items should be dropped off at a branch by...
November 21st, 20182766Robins Financial Credit Union recently collected care packags to send off to troops serving overseas.
Branches and back office departments provided more than 70 boxes to send to troops deployed from Robins Air Force Base just in time for the holidays. The boxes incuded sacks, groom items, magazines, batteries and other items.
"We...
November 21st, 201847385Annualized lending growth at Georgia credit unions slowed, but remained strong into the second quarter of 2018 as the economy continued to improve.
“We continue to see signs of a mature economic recovery,” said Georgia Credit Union Affiliates CEO Mike Mercer. “Loan growth is still robust but moving off the levels we saw in the...
November 20th, 201832136Georgia United help supply scholarship money to five female high school seniors recognized as recipients of the 2018 Young Leaders Scholarship.
Each of the five Gwinnett County Public Schools Class of 2018 grads will receive a $2,000 scholarship from Georgia United Credit Union as well as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic.
The Young...
November 19th, 20184731Five Star Credit Union will pay homage to its roots in early 2019 by opening a branch in Blakely, Ga., it's second location in Early County.
Five Star began as the Cedar Springs Federal Credit Union when eight employees of the Great Southern Paper Company in Cedar Springs, Ga. each chipped in $5 and ran the credit union out of a...
November 16th, 2018098Coosa Valley credit Union recently celebrated the completion of its newest branch with a ribbon cutting.
The new branch at 15 Walnut Grove Road in Cartersville is laid out to allow for easy transactions in an open and inviting space, according to a Coosa Valley News article. The new location is full service and is equipped with an...
November 13th, 20180130LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Dallas location with a ribbon cutting.
The community was invited to attend the celebration of the new branch, located at 18 Georgia Heritage Place, to enjoy catering from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q as well as entertainment from Madison James and the B98.5FM...
November 9th, 2018781Peach State Federal Credit Union has committed to donate $10K to local scholarships.
The credit union will donate the money to Habersham County Schools' REACH Georgia Scholarships over the next five years. The school system will receive $2,000 each year through 2022 from Peach State.
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November 8th, 20185136United 1st Federal Credit Union recently delivered more than 75 fleece blankets to residents at the St. Marys Senior Care Center in St. Marys.
"As part of the commitment to being a positive impact in their community, the staff at United 1st were thrilled to provide a very tangible expression of warmth to our local seniors," according...