GreenPath, Inc., a nationwide, non-profit consumer credit counseling agency, doing business as GreenPath Debt Solutions, recently announced that it is providing in-person credit counseling, financial education and debt management services in the Georgia cities of Macon, Augusta and Warner Robins, through its recent merger with Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Middle Georgia, Inc.

GreenPath, which was founded in 1961, confirmed the merger with CCCS of Middle Georgia on Oct. 31. The Georgia agency has served local residents since 1971.

"We are very pleased that CCCS of Middle Georgia is joining GreenPath," said Jane McNamara, GreenPath president and CEO. "Our goals and values are similar. We're committed to enhancing local community services to help more Georgia residents manage their debts and finances." 

Pat Boisclair, president and CEO of the former CCCS of Middle Georgia, said the merger with GreenPath is a logical choice for his organization, as well as the community. "It's the right time and the right fit for CCCS of Middle Georgia," he said. "We are excited to be teaming up with GreenPath. Our local offices will continue to serve consumers through free face-to-face appointments and financial education presentations." Boisclair will serve as community engagement liaison for GreenPath's operations in the Southeast United States.

GreenPath offers customized services, including free debt and credit counseling, financial education, budgeting, housing counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and debt management programs. GreenPath's debt management services can stop collection calls and assist consumers in reducing credit card debt through lower interest rates and elimination of late fees and over limit fees.