October 4th, 20181193LGE 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 and charter.
LGE Community Credit Union first announced it entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Georgia Heritage Bank in March. The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, along with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and National Credit Union Administration approved the transaction...
October 2nd, 2018059Robins 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 years of service, six for 15 years of service, three for 20 years of service, eight for 25 years of service, three for 30 years of service and one for 35 years of service. Each employee was personally thanked for their commitment ot the credit union.
"Robins Financial Credit Union has an outstanding team of...
October 1st, 20181123Robins 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 of citizens in Monroe County. Its Dictionary and Thesaurus Program distributes dictionaries and thesauruses to children in the Monroe County School System to encourage reading and learning.
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October 1st, 20182113Delta 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 week, I participated in Suwanee Fest, which was a great way to connect with this wonderful community and our business partners," James told the Gwinnett Daily Post. "Delta Community has more than 27,000 members in Gwinnett County, and nearly 6,000 of them call Suwanee their 'home' branch. I'm excited to get to...
September 28th, 2018054Robins 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 from Robins selects organizations to aid each year based on the organizations' reputations and the work they do in the community....
September 28th, 20183271Atlanta Postal Credit Union recently announced that it is the first credit union to add the Cupre Prepaid Visa Card to its menu of services.
Cupre is designed for those seeking the convenience and security of a Visa card without the commitment of a checking account or credit check. The card offers benefits including no hidden fees, no minimum balance, no credit check, no overdraft fees, free direct deposit, purchase power anywhere Visa is accepted, access to more than 70,000 surcharge-free ATMs and a mobile app.
"Cupre offers our credit union partners and their clients a unique and easy way to manage their money without the cost and...
September 28th, 20180138Peach State Federal Credit Union recently held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its 22nd branch.
Local officials, credit union staff and community leaders attended the event to celebrate the opening of the newest fully-service branch, located in LaFayette, Ga. The location features both a drive thru and an ATM.
"Highly trained tellers and member service advisers will be able to help members with all of their financial needs and assist them with finding the right products and services," said Crystal Schmidt, senior vice president of branch operations for Peach State. "The branch also has a fireplace for a cozy, welcoming...
September 26th, 201825118This article was written by Angi Harben, director of communications at GCUA.
Compliance officers oversee the regulations, policies and procedures of an organization. In the highly regulated credit union environment, where non-compliance can come with a heavy toll, compliance officers are crucial to protecting credit unions and their members. According to NationalCalendarDay.com, SAI Global created the concept of National Compliance Officer Day to fall on Sept. 26 every year in appreciation for the important role compliance officers play in global business.
“Compliance officers are critical to financial institutions – they help...
September 26th, 20182885Delta Community Credit Union recently presented $7,500 to two charities that support homeless teen mothers and uninsured patients in several Georgia counties.
>>Related: Delta Community Credit Union seeking entries in annual philanthropic fund program<<
"These organizations provide valuable support to people who are working hard to maintain stable homes, as well as their families' physical health," Delta Community Credit Union CEO Hank Halter told the Marietta Daily Journal. "We're proud to support their efforts."
Delta Community awarded a $2,500 grant to Healing Bridge Clinic to help the organization provide free...
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