McDonough, GA (June 6, 2016) - Georgia United Credit Union held Open House at their newest branch location at 401 E. Tomlinson Street in McDonough with local dignitaries, refreshments and giveaways. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially welcome the community to this unique branch location.
Georgia Uniteds McDonough Branch is a student-run, full service branch. It is housed within The Academy for Advanced Studies (AAS) located on the campus of Henry County High School. This partnership between the Academy for Advanced Studies, the Henry Country Board of Education and Georgia United is the first financial service/education partnership of its kind in Georgia.
Students who are part of the Academy for Advanced Studies (and those who have participated in, or completed, finance-related Career and Technical Education pathways) can enroll in the work-based learning program to gain real-world career experience. Students work alongside Georgia United employees, to build their knowledge, skills and professional aptitude for the financial services industry.
About Georgia United
Known for their community involvement, Georgia United Credit Union serves all residents of Henry County, state employees, Georgias colleges and universities, county and school system employees and approximately 500 partner companies. McDonough is Georgia Uniteds 19
th branch location and their second in Henry County. Additional information is available at
www.gucu.org.
