Georgia's Own will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Georgia's Own will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Atlanta Telco Credit Union was founded by a group of 8 telephone employees with an initial investment of $160.
1934
Atlanta Telco Credit Union was founded by a group of 8 telephone employees with an initial investment of $160.
1940
The Credit Union grew to serve 2,200 members.
1940
Atlanta Telco, under a new charter, was renamed Georgia Telco Credit Union, extending its services to all telephone employees throughout the state of Georgia.
1944
Atlanta Telco, under a new charter, was renamed Georgia Telco Credit Union, extending its services to all telephone employees throughout the state of Georgia.
1949
In 1949, the Credit Union reached $1 million in assets.
1949
We opened our first branch at 125 Perimeter Center.
1976
We opened our first branch at 125 Perimeter Center.
1977
Eloise Woods, then President and CEO, was appointed the Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration by President Jimmy Carter.
1977
Credit Union assets climbed to $100 million. In this decade, we evolved from a savings and loan institution to a full-service financial institution, offering a wide-range of products and adding 10 new branch offices.
1980
Credit Union assets climbed to $100 million. In this decade, we evolved from a savings and loan institution to a full-service financial institution, offering a wide-range of products and adding 10 new branch offices.
1984
We celebrated our 50th anniversary. Also in this decade, checking accounts, savings certificates, IRAs, home equity loans, and credit cards were added to our list of products and services.
1984
Merged with Savannah-Chatham Federal Credit Union and acquired two offices in Savannah
1987
Merged with Savannah-Chatham Federal Credit Union and acquired two offices in Savannah
1992
Our Mortgage Office was opened.
1992
Eloise Woods, President and CEO, retired after 52 years of service, and Charlotte Ayers was named President and CEO.
1999
Eloise Woods, President and CEO, retired after 52 years of service, and Charlotte Ayers was named President and CEO.
2000
We opened our first branch in Augusta and began 24/7 lending.
2000
We introduced eStatements and bill pay and introduced a personal financial management program through Georgia’s Own Investment and Retirement Services
2003
We introduced eStatements and bill pay and introduced a personal financial management program through Georgia’s Own Investment and Retirement Services
2005
We reached $1 billion in assets. Also in 2005, a change in state law enabled credit unions to serve more people than in any other time in our history. We expanded the field of membership to serve 12 counties in Georgia and over 400 sponsor companies.
2005
The Credit Union changed its name from Georgia Telco Credit Union to Georgia’s Own Credit Union.
2007
The Credit Union changed its name from Georgia Telco Credit Union to Georgia’s Own Credit Union.
2010
Charlotte Ayers retired, and Dave Preter accepted the position of President and CEO.
2010
We celebrated our 80th year of service by planting 80 trees along the Atlanta Beltline.
2014
We celebrated our 80th year of service by planting 80 trees along the Atlanta Beltline.
2017
We went back to our roots and moved our headquarters to 100 Peachtree Street in Downtown Atlanta.
2017
Georgia’s Own celebrated 85 years of service with 85 Acts of Kindness and unveiled the Georgia’s Own Sign.
2019
Georgia’s Own celebrated 85 years of service with 85 Acts of Kindness and unveiled the Georgia’s Own Sign.