HALLCO Community Credit Union is observing its fiftieth anniversary this year with a name change. The longtime North Georgia financial services institution is being rebranded as MyGeorgia Credit Union.
“Our communities are solidly based in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just as we consider ourselves part of our communities — our members consider themselves to be a connected part of the credit union,” says Executive Vice President Lorie McGovern. “It is natural for members to say this is ‘my’ credit union, and in turn, future generations will say the same.”
Leading the rebrand – which includes a newly debuted logo and brand image – are the graphic design and digital marketing teams at Metro Atlanta’s Woodall Creative Group.
“This reveal has been a long time in the making and we’re truly excited about all the possibilities it represents for our members,” says Joe Foster, President and CEO of HALLCO Community Credit Union – now MyGeorgia Credit Union. “We’re starting a new year with a new name and a new look, but our members can expect the same great service they’ve come to know and love over the last 50 years.”
Service area and services
Founded in 1971, HALLCO Community Credit Union evolved into a full-service financial institution offering a broad range of banking products and services with branch locations in Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch and Cleveland. Its 2020 merger with Habersham Federal Credit Union led to further growth and capacity of services, expanding its branch locations to Homer, Clayton and Clarkesville.
Unlike a traditional bank, MyGeorgia is a not-for-profit organization owned by its members and directed by a voluntary board of directors that establishes and reviews policy. The Directors are credit union members who are elected by the membership and serve without pay.
Accounts at MyGeoergia Credit Union are insured up to $250,000 through the National Credit Union Administration, which is a U. S. government agency.
MyGeorgia serves 17,000 members in eight North Georgia counties. As a “community-chartered” credit union, membership at MyGeorgia Credit Union is available to individuals who live or work in Dawson, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, White, Banks, Habersham, and Rabun Counties. Membership benefits are also available to immediate family members.
Those who meet the specifications can join MyGeorgia Credit Union with an initial deposit of $5.00.
MyGeorgia Credit Union offers the following services to its members: Auto Loans, Home Loans, Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, Investment Accounts, Personal Loans, Credit Cards, Mobile Banking, Online Bill Pay, Member Transfer Services and more.
Visit www.mygacu.com for more information.
