VyStar Credit Union opened its first Georgia branch Aug. 22 at 13621 U.S. 19 S. in Thomasville, about 35 miles northeast of Tallahassee.
The Thomasville branch is Jacksonville-based VyStar’s 65th full-service branch location.
“The official opening of our Thomasville branch marks an incredibly meaningful day for VyStar,” Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Chad Meadows said in a news release.
Branch Vice President Felicia Hardnett said Thomasville “is the perfect city to serve as VyStar’s gateway into Georgia.”
VyStar’s expanded field of membership in Georgia includes 26 counties in the South, Southeast and Metro Atlanta regions.
“As we take this next step into the Southeast, we look forward to growing our 70-year history as a strong financial institution by building new partnerships, making meaningful connections and strengthening the communities we serve,” Meadows said.
The Thomasville branch features VyStar’s “digital-forward” design concept, which includes interactive touch-screen kiosks for members to access products, services and rates.
VyStar’s made a $5,000 donation to Thomas University to mark the branch opening. In September, VyStar employees will join Thomasville-Thomas County Habitat for Humanity for a day of volunteer work.