Credit Union of Georgia Awards Winner $10,000 at the Cherokee County Educational Foundation’s Shamrocks & Shenanigans Gala
Cherokee County, GA – March 20, 2026 – Credit Union of Georgia proudly served as the Valedictorian Sponsor of the Cherokee County Educational Foundation’s annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Gala held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The festive evening brought together community leaders, educators, and supporters to celebrate and invest in the future of education across Cherokee County Schools.
As part of its sponsorship, Credit Union of Georgia also hosted the evening’s exciting PLINKO game, giving attendees a chance to participate in a fun and memorable highlight of the event. During the game, Darrah Smith, a teacher at Woodstock High School, won the top prize of $10,000, creating one of the most celebrated moments of the night.
“We are honored to support the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and the incredible work they do to empower teachers and students,” said Brian Albrecht, President/CEO of Credit Union of Georgia and Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) Board Member. “Education plays a vital role in strengthening our community, and it was a privilege to celebrate and give back to the educators who make such a difference every day.”
The Shamrocks & Shenanigans Gala raised a record $250,000 to support teacher grants, student scholarships, and innovative classroom initiatives throughout the Cherokee County School District. Credit Union of Georgia’s involvement reflects its long-standing commitment to supporting education and investing in the communities it serves.
Credit Union of Georgia extends its congratulations to Darrah Smith and its appreciation to the Cherokee County Educational Foundation for hosting an inspiring evening dedicated to education.
For more information about Credit Union of Georgia, visit cuofga.org.
About Credit Union of Georgia
Credit Union of Georgia has been a part of the Northwest Georgia Community since 1960 and serves those who live and work in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Douglas, Fannin, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens and Union counties. Credit Union of Georgia is consistently awarded accolades, including Best of Georgia, Best of Cobb and Best of Cherokee. Credit Union of Georgia is a state-chartered credit union organized under the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, and its deposit accounts are federally insured through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
