West Chatham Elementary in Pooler, GA has been awarded a Georgia United School Crashers grant for a sensory room makeover to be administered in summer of 2026.

On October 5, 2025, the Georgia United Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual “Tee Up for Charity” fundraiser at Topgolf Buford, bringing together team members, business partners, and community members for an afternoon of golf and giving. The event raised over $50,000 through ticket sales, silent auctions, and sponsorships from State National Insurance, VISA, Econocheck, and EPIC. Proceeds will support the Foundation’s core community development programs, including scholarships, financial education with Junior Achievement of Georgia, and school facility upgrades through the School Crashers initiative. This year’s event honored retiring CEO Debbie Smith, who founded the Foundation in 2016. Her leadership helped shape a lasting culture of service and community impact. Looking ahead, the Foundation will launch its 35th Annual Wish Tree program to provide holiday gifts for children in foster care or experiencing homelessness. School Crashers grant nominations and scholarship applications for 2026 will open later this year.

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Georgia United Foundation, in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union, has completed another impactful year of its School Crashers® program, which offers facility makeovers to accredited K-12 schools across Georgia. This year, five schools were selected from 212 applicants to receive upgrades aimed at enhancing learning environments and supporting student well-being. Projects included calming spaces, science labs, media centers, and sensory rooms. Since its inception, the program has improved 81 schools and invested nearly $3 million in educational facilities. The next nomination period opens in mid-December.

Georgia United Credit Union announced that CEO Debbie Smith will retire on December 31, 2025. Under her leadership since 2013, assets grew from $950 million to over $2 billion. Laura King, current President, will succeed Smith as President and CEO effective January 1, 2026.

Georgia United Credit Union Announces 2025 Board Officers Duluth, GA (July 3, 2025) — Georgia United Credit Union elected its 2025 Board of Directors Officers, reaffirming its commitment to strategic growth and community impact. Tom Dickson will continue as Board Chairman. Edwin T. Bell and Reverend Mark Starr will serve as Co-Vice Chairs, with Bell also chairing the Audit Committee. Frank Thach has been named Treasurer, and Sandy R. Burney will serve as Secretary. CEO Debbie Smith praised the board’s diverse expertise and dedication to member-focused service. Georgia United remains a leading financial institution with over $2 billion in assets and 150,000+ members.

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Georgia United has opened the doors to its newly built, 3,000-square-foot full-service Cumming branch at 731 Atlanta Highway.

Habersham County Schools students in need selected their backpacks – donated by Georgia United - and filled them with school supplies donated by the local community.