Atlanta, Ga. (Jan. 7, 2026) – LGE Community Credit Union announced today that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. In addition, LGE was one of only four Georgia-based credit unions to earn a five-star rating.
Newsweek, in collaboration with Plant-A Insights Group, conducted an extensive evaluation of credit unions across the United States. The selection process included a comprehensive analysis of financial health and consumer sentiment. A large-scale independent survey of over 140,000 U.S. citizens, along with 2.3 million social media reviews and 80 million app store reviews, contributed to the final rankings.
"We are honored to be recognized as one of America's Best Credit Unions by Newsweek for the third consecutive year," said Chris Leggett, president and CEO of LGE Community Credit Union. "This accolade reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering best-in-class financial products, personalized member service, and expert advice to the communities we serve."
LGE has been a trusted financial partner for individuals and businesses in metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia since 1951. For more information about LGE, visit LGEccu.org.
About LGE Community Credit Union
Named one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025 by Forbes, LGE Community Credit Union connects metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia to best-in-class financial products, expert advice, and personalized service. Since 2010, LGE has given back over $3 million to local nonprofit organizations and individuals in need through the LGE Community Outreach Foundation. For more information about LGE, visit LGEccu.org. Federally insured by NCUA.