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2010
 

June
Pat Conn named to Georgia Credit Union League (Camden County Tribune and S.E. Georgian, St. Mary's)
Robins Federal Credit Union Receives Local Awards (Jones County News, Gray)
CU of Georgia Awards Apple iPad in Drawing (Paulding Neighbor)
MidSouth Community FCU Donates to Frateral Order of Police (The Macon Telegraph)
Peggy Hickey Named Interstate Credit Union Branch Manager (Baxley News Banner)
LGE Community Credit Union Sponsors "The Music Man" (Around Town Magazines)
Robins FCU sponsors Museum of Arts & Sciences exhibition (Macon Magazine)
Gwinnett Federal Credit Union awards scholarships (OnlineAthens.com)
Credit union honored (RN-T.com)
Delta Community Credit Union goes mobile, debuts mobile banking services (TheCitizen.com)
Janet Davis (profile) (Columbus and the Valley Magazine)

May
Local credit unions see growth despite tough times (Savannah Morning News)
Two scholarships awarded (Savannah Morning News)
Art contest winners (Camden County Tribune and S.E. Georgian)
Credit union earns awards (Camden County Tribune and S.E. Georgian)
Credit union president receives Davis Award (Hartwell Sun)
MidSouth Community FCU donates to March of Dimes (photo) (The Macon Telegraph)
GeoVista looks to set example with donation (Coastal Courier, Hinesville)
Akin honored at convention (Franklin County Citizen)
Credit unions fare better (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Federal Credit Union to open soon in Homer (Banks County News)
Credit union blocks credit, debit cards (The Macon Telegraph)
Mortgage rate dip defies expectations (Savannah Now)
Banking Overview: Local credit unions grow through recessionary struggles (Savannah Now)
Local Banks Bloom After the Doom and Gloom (Gwinnett Magazine)
TIC's new branch in Phenix City is now open (WTVM.com)
Firefighters raise $14,188 during boot drive (Dalton Daily Citizen)
Red Cross to honor ‘Heroes of Middle Georgia’ (The Sun News)
Card breach a hassle for customers (Macon.com)
"We're Doing Just Fine" (Georgia Trend)
Thousands in donations generated at Saunders roast (Barrow County News)
Credit union awards grants to local teachers (Rome News-Tribune)
Northwest Georgia Credit Union’s Embark! financial literacy program triples enrollment (Rome News-Tribune)
TIC CEO Janet Davis honored by association (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)

April
Banking & Finance (CU leader profiles) (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
ELC students tour MidSouth (Union Recorder, Milledgeville)
Local student wins Georgia Federal Credit Union scholarship (Catoosa County News, Ringgold)
M. Studdard Receives Scholarship (Monticello News)
Chamber Annual Gala & Silent Auction to be Held Friday, May 28 (Press Sentinel, Jesup)
Kids encouraged to save this week (Rome News-Tribune)
Local students win share of Georgia Federal Credit Union's $10,000 in scholarships (Daily Citizen, Dalton)
SCHS student awarded scholarship (Walton Tribune)
Cooking school Saturday (Press Sentinel, Jesup)
Five Star Credit Union now serves all residents of Grady County (Cairo Messenger)
Refinancing a high-interest car loan (Jezebel Magazine)
Scholarship (Jezebel Magazine)
Gwinnett County Federal Credit Union (photo) (Barrow County News)
Leah Eldridge (profile) (Augusta Chronicle)
Credit union to make annual donation to schools (Gwinnett Daily Post - Lawrenceville)
Chamber golf tournament a hit (Fayette Daily News)
Marcus wins Georgia Federal Credit Union scholarship (Catoosa County News - Ringgold)
Shred Day takes aim at identity theft (The Sun News)
Georgia's Own Credit Union to Award $15,000 in Scholarships (The Weekly)
Three Gwinnett seniors to receive scholarships (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
Credit union to make annual donation to schools (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
Margaret Miller Wins Golden Apple Award (WRBL News 3, Columbus)
Three Gwinnett seniors to receive scholarships (Gwinnett Daily Post)
Lift caps on credit union loans (Athens Banner Herald)
Credit unions can increase lending (Atlanta Businss Chronicle)
The Credit Union Advantage (Newcomer Magazine)

March
Marshland awards scholarships (Brantley Enterprise - Nahunta)
Delta Community Credit Union 2009 donations (Newnan Times-Herald)
Robins Federal supports Haiti relief efforts (Union-Recorder, Milledgeville)
North Georgia Credit Union open for business (Hartwell Sun)
Robins Federal names board and officers (The Macon Telegraph)
United 1st Federal Credit Union is being refurbished (Dodge County News, Eastman)
MidSouth FCU donates to American Cancer Society (The Macon Telegraph)
Credit union membership still growing (Augusta Chronicle)
Robins FCU sponsors American Cancer Society Relay for Life (The Macon Telegraph)
Women's Expo draws hundreds of local women
MidSouth FCU's Hartley Bridge Road branch receives honors (The Macon Telegraph)
How to choose a credit union (Griffin Daily News)
Leadership Fayette graduates forge relationships, learn about county (Fayette Daily News)
Credit union joins Girl Scouts for Thinking Day (Johns Creek Herald)
Coosa Valley Credit Union donates to United Way campaign (Cedartown Standard/Rockmart Journal)

February
SRP Federal Credit Union Sponsors New Ticketing Website (WJBF.com)
DSC students, credit union offering free tax help (The Daily Citizen, Dalton)
Should you save money in a recession? (WALB.com)
Five ways to improve your credit score (Atlanta Hospital News)
Mitchell retires from Coosa Valley Credit Union (Rome News-Tribune)
Credit union offers scholarship (Forsyth Herald)
Robins Federal named 2009 Business of the Year (The Macon Telegraph)
GFCU establishes first scholarship (Gwinnett Herald)
Credit union accepting scholarship applications (Marietta Daily Journal)
Robins Federal employees recognized for good work (The Macon Telegraph)
Gwinnett Federal Credit Union now offers scholarships (Barrow County News)

January
Free tax prep offered for needy individuals (Athens Banner Herald)
Kegley named credit union branch manager (Camden County Tribune and S.E. Georgian)
Credit union creates college scholarship (Gwinnett Daily Post)
Credit union to open Hartwell branch (Athens Banner Herald)
Credit union starts construction (Daily Citizen, Dalton)

2009
 

December
TIC donates toys today (Ledger-Enquirer.com)
Businesses get into holiday giving spirit (The Sun News)
Pooler Crossroads Chamber news (Savannah Now)
Associated Credit Union Teams up with DFCS (The Weekly)
Would a credit union be a better alternative for you? (CBS News)

November
NewTown announces New Year’s Eve celebration (Macon.com)
Community Credit Union sponsoring food drive (The Daily Citizen, Dalton)
Business Briefs: Credit union starts Pomeroy scholarship (Online Athens)
Credit union employees donate to Open Arms (WALB.com)

August
MidSouth awards scholarships (The Macon Telegraph)
Credit union presents scholarship (Toccoa Record)
Georgia Federal CU Donates to The Ark (Athens Banner-Herald)
Educators prepare for start of school (Rome News-Tribune)
Studio Theatre to be Named in Honor of Gwinnett Federal Credit Union (The Weekly)
Credit union announces new education program (The Toccoa Record)

July
LGE joins credit union (Cherokee Tribune)

June
Bonnie Wilkins, CEO of South Dekalb Church Federal Credit Union (Profile) (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
Georgia's Own CU Donates Candy-Sale Proceeds to American's Second Harvest (Savannah Business Journal)
LGE forms partnership to collect, donate food (Marietta Daily Journal)
Credit Unions Award Scholarships (Press Sentinel)
Sumrall Scholarship (Houston Home Journal)
Robins Federal Credit Union makes donation to Georgia National Fairgrounds (Houston Home Journal)
Matthews Awarded Scholarship (Times Herald, Newnan)
Savings Ahoy! (Rome News-Tribune)
Now is the Time to Buy (Atlanta Hospital News)
Credit Union Helping Food Banks (Cherokee Tribune)
Credit Assistance Appreciated (Athens Banner Herald)
Local Credit Union Adds Financial Management Program (Northeast Georgian)
Habersham Federal Credit Union supports academic excellence at TFS (Northeast Georgian)

May
Hunting for a Cure (Cherokee Tribune)
Why You Should "Bank" With a Credit Union (Atlanta Hospital News)
Fayette Chamber Honors Partners in Education (Today in Peachtree City)
Credit Union of Georgia's Jennifer Kamin Named Paulding County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year (Dallas New Era)
United 1st Credit Union is awarded plaque (Dodge County News)
State credit union awards scholarship (Rockdale Citizen)

April
Interstate Credit Union Opens New Branch (The Coastal Courier)
Atlanta CU CEO Takes Message to Airwaves (Credit Union Times)

March
Jones Health, Interstate sponsor Relay (The Press-Sentinel)
Charlotte S. Ayers (profile) (Jezebel Magazine)
Tight security at one Augusta bank (wrdw.com)

February
Hall County's 'Own' (The Times, Gainesville)
Boro Credit Unions Find Niche (Stateboro Herald)
Credit union announces Hispanic outreach program (Gwinnett Business Journal)

January
Credit unions, GMC forge partnership (Toccoa Record)
Seminar will teach budgeting tips (Douglas Neighbor)
Credit Unions Remain Conservative (Forsyth Herald)
Credit Union Opening Duluth Branch (Forsyth Herald)
Georgia Credit Union Members May Take Advantage of Auto Loans (Newton Citizen)
DHS Students Lend a Helping Hand During the Holidays (The Dunwoody Crier)
Credit Union Offers 'Safe Haven' (Crossroads DeKalb)

2008
 

December
Credit Union Offering Mortage Benefit (Crossroads DeKalb)
Operation Donation: LGE Raises $35,097 (Marietta Daily Journal)
Lessons to Bank On (Southview)
Atlanta CU Opens Checking, Savings Accounts at VITA Site (Credit Union Times)
Credit Union honored for financial literacy program (Rome News-Tribune)

November
Strapped for Cash (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
United 1st Certified as 'Real Deal' Credit Union (Camden County Tribune)
Atlanta-based CDC Federal Credit Union to Offer Mortgage Services to Underserved Communities (On Common Ground, Decatur)
United 1st Is 'Real Deal' (Blackshear Times)

October
International Credit Union Day, Oct. 16, marks 60 years (Baxley News Banner)
Credit unions see growth despite hard economic times (News Daily, Jonesboro)
2009 Business Outlook (Gwinnett Magazine)
Celebrate International Credit Union Day at MidSouth (Union-Recorder, Milledgeville)

August
CSRA Federal Credit Union 55th Anniversary (Augusta Magazine)
Georgia CUs Band Together to Raise $34,000 for Iowa Disaster Relief (Credit Union Times)
Georgia Credit Unions Aid Children's Hospitals (Credit Union Times)
Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union breaks ground on new branch office (Daily Tribune News, Cartersville)
Photo – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides Walk (The Macon Telegraph)
Photo – Secret Petals Motorcycle Club (The Macon Telegraph)
Atlanta Postal Credit Union names scholarship recipients (Newnan Times Herald)
Photo – Great Strides (Houston Home Journal)
Interstate Credit Union ranked among nation's top 12 direct-deposit enrollers (Press Sentinel, Jesup)
Credit unions offer safe alternative (Toccoa Record)

July
Charity event supported by credit union (Marietta Daily Journal)
Ag South announces quarter earnings (Alma Times)
Traditional Banking vs. Credit Unions (Know Atlanta Magazine)
Credit unions offer programs to assist members in tight economy (Daily Tribune News)
Local student receives scholarship from Clearview Credit Union (Peachtree Citizen)
Local student honored with Hometown Heroes Scholarship (The Citizen, Fayetteville)
Bank chooses high-tech features in new branch (Augusta Chronicle)
Boro Credit Unions Find a Niche (Statesboro Herald)
Area Students Awarded Scholarships (Rome News-Tribune)
DOCO completes credit union merger (Toccoa Record)
Account set up for fire victims (Camden County Tribune)
Delta Community Credit Union Opens (Newnan Times Herald)
SFHS senior awarded Credit Union scholarship (Forsyth Herald)
CMAR chooses new loan supervisor (Marietta Daily Journal)
TIC ribbon-cutting (Columbus and the Valley Magazine)
A long-term investment (Houston Home Journal)
Rocky Catches the Reading Bug! (Press-Sentinel, Jesup)
GCSU Staff Excellence Awards (The Macon Telegraph)

June
Rouse promoted at Southeastern Federal Credit Union (Valdosta Daily Times)
Credit union welcomes newest board member
(Marietta Daily Journal)
Copper Basin FCU donates to Blue Ridge Elementary's Accelerated Reader Program (News Observer, Blue Ridge)
County to host foreclosure summit to aid affected area residents (Newton Citizen)
No rush on debt relief in Georgia (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wyrick named lending rep at credit union (Athens Banner-Herald)
Credit Union Scholar Awards (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Delta Community CU credit score seminar (Daily Herald, McDonough)

May
Delta's credit union growth takes off (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stockbridge girl in finals for Hometown Hero contest (Henry County Times)
Teacher of the Year (Union-Recorder, Milledgeville)
Hitting higher notes (Marietta Daily Journal)
Shannon Roche selected as a Hometown Hero (Fayette Daily News)
Delta Community Credit Union opens new branch (Marietta Daily Journal)
Robins FCU staffers assist Rebuilding Together Macon (The Macon Telegraph)
Relay raises more than $30,000 (Houston Home Journal)

March
Georgia FCU Appoints Thurmond Athens District Manager (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
Calhoun Credit Union Robbed (Daily Citizen, Dalton)
Credit union executives honored (The Macon Telegraph)
Robins Federal Credit Union elects board (The Macon Telegraph)
Local bank announces scholarship opportunities (Rome News-Tribune)
Robber hits Lockheed Credit Union (Calhoun Times)
Beulah joins South DeKalb Church Federal Credit Union (On Common Ground, Decatur)
Consumer How-To: Choose a Credit Union (Griffin Daily News)
Credit union names workers of year (The Macon Telegraph)
A "Growing of the Green" for Coosa Valley Credit Union (Rome News-Tribune)
Business on the Green (Fayette Daily News)
MidSouth FCU Honors Monroe County Board of Education Teachers of the Year (The Macon Telegraph)
Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union to build new Cartersville location (Daily News Tribune, Cartersville)
Pooler chamber relaunches (Savannah Morning News)
Credit union names manager (LaGrange Daily News)
Credit union opens branch in east Cobb (Marietta Daily Journal)
MidSouth donates to Heart of Georgia Developmental Disabilities Ministries (The Macon Telegraph)
Credit union promotes Pike (LaGrange Daily News)

February
Credit union announces growth plans (Rome News-Tribune)
Credit union names new manager (Tifton Gazette)
Dean L. Groff Joins SRP Federal Credit Union (Augusta Chronicle)
Local bank announces scholarship opportunities (Rome News-Tribune)
Tree removal at SEFCU site draws city ire, regulatory action (Valdosta Daily Times)
The new face of Southeastern (Valdosta Daily Times)
Willerson promoted to assistant vice president of branch administration (Rome News-Tribune)
Georgia's Own Credit Union annual convention (Alpharetta-Roswell Neighbor)
Welch, Vines join Southeastern Federal Credit Union (Valdosta Daily Times)

January
Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union reaches milestone (Daily Tribune News, Cartersville)
MidSouth donation for Houston County Schools reception honoring teachers (Newton Citizen)
Credit Union celebrates 50 years (Newton Citizen)
Credit unions available for growing businesses (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
MidSouth donation for Putnam County schools Teacher of the Year reception (Houston Home Journal)
Coosa Valley credit union hits milestone (Rome News-Tribune)
MidSouth Donation to Georgia Industrial Children's Home (Houston Home Journal)


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