October 10th, 20182287The League of Southeastern Credit Unions and its affiliated credit unions are bracing for Hurricane Michael.
The league, which is based in Tallahassee, joined many of its credit unions in closing their branches Tuesday around noon and remaining closed through Thursday because of the state of emergency declared for Alabama and Florida,...
October 10th, 20182124Atlanta Postal Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Mike Cantrell, a distinguished postal service retiree, as its newest board member.
Cantrell worked with the United States Postal Service as a rural letter career for 25 years, retiring in 2012. During his postal career, Cantrell held several leadership positions for...
October 9th, 2018186Georgia Power Federal Credit Union is acting as a drop site for Toys for Tots in Valdosta.
Each year, the Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holds its campaign from Oct. 1 through Dec. 22, according to the Valdosta Daily Times. Residents visit the drop sites to donate new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local needy...
October 5th, 20182103Kinetic Credit Union recently presented its Golden Apple award to a teacher from Phenix City, Ala., according to a WRBL article.
Lisa Wilson, a teacher at Lakewood Elementary School, was nominated by a parent who told WRBL that Wilson appears to have endless energy and love for her students.
"It's a huge honor to win the Golden...
October 5th, 2018270Kinetic Credit Union recently awarded its Golden Apple to a Richards Middle School math teacher.
Afinju Mcdowell, a 22-year retired Marine Corps veteran, was nominated by his wife Judi, according to a WRBL article. His wife told WRBL that Mcdowell never knew how much he impacted students until he received a letter from one of them...
October 4th, 2018197Robins 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, 201830117Magnify 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, 201842447Coosa 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, 20181192LGE 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...