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The 2022 Legislative Session kicked off on Monday, January 10, 2022, and we completed day one of this 40-day legislative session so far. The schedule has been set through day seven so far. Next week, the focus will be on budget hearings. The 2022 session will be the second session of a two-year term of the Georgia Assembly. All bills introduced during the 2021 session that did not pass and were not defeated will be live bills for the 2022 session.
This year, CBA has partnered with Fiveash-Stanley, Inc. for our grassroots lobbying efforts year-round. We know there will be another Department of Banking and Finance Housekeeping bill that will be introduced shortly, and we track it during the session. CBA is also working on a potential tax relief bill for community banks under $50 billion in assets. Margin compression, increased costs of doing business, and tax-advantaged competitors are all negatively impacting community banks. On the heels of the PPP, it is now known how vital community banks are to the Georgia economy. Watch for our weekly Advocacy Blog updates for more information on this topic and many more from the session. If you are not subscribed to our weekly advocacy updates, please send an email to cba@cbaofga.com requesting to be added. |
Lori Godfrey
Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff Government and Regulatory Relations Community Bankers Association of Georgia |
2022 – The Year of 2022 Community Bank Advocacy
Engagement
With the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session underway, there’s no better time to learn about important issues facing the community banking industry and how you can support CBA’s advocacy efforts. In the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine, hear from CBA’s John McNair and Lori Godfrey; CBA Chair Debra Weil, Community Banking Company of Fitzgerald; and Neil Stevens, CBA Advocacy Committee Chair, Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville. Read the January/February issue.
Engagement
With the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session underway, there’s no better time to learn about important issues facing the community banking industry and how you can support CBA’s advocacy efforts. In the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine, hear from CBA’s John McNair and Lori Godfrey; CBA Chair Debra Weil, Community Banking Company of Fitzgerald; and Neil Stevens, CBA Advocacy Committee Chair, Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville. Read the January/February issue.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Toys for Tots! The 2021 Toys for Tots drive at Georgia Primary Bank, Atlanta, was the best year ever! The bank collected more toys than any year in the past.
Kerry Huettner has joined
Colony Bank as Vice President, Treasury Sales Officer in the Savannah/Statesboro market. |
Dee Cook has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Senior Lending Officer at Legacy State Bank, Loganville.
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Lisa Holcombe has joined Legacy State Bank, Loganville as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lender.
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Betsy Jourdan has been promoted to Banking Officer, Mortgage Lender at Legacy State Bank, Loganville.
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Ashley Lively has been promoted to Banking Officer, Electronic Banking Specialist at Legacy State Bank, Loganville.
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Jessi Englert, TIB, Alpharetta, has been promoted to Senior Vice President.
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Katherine Housworth has joined Signature Bank, Sandy Springs, as Vice President and Senior Government Guaranteed Portfolio Manager.
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Victor Pires has joined South Georgia Banking Company, Tifton, as Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager.
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Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
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Credit Analyst
January 19—20 | Macon or STREAM
Training the Credit Analyst Level 1 is a course designed to address the needs of credit analysts with little or no experience in this position. It is also designed for credit analysts and/or commercial lenders (including branch managers) with no formal training in accounting and credit analysis. Learn more here.
January 19—20 | Macon or STREAM
Training the Credit Analyst Level 1 is a course designed to address the needs of credit analysts with little or no experience in this position. It is also designed for credit analysts and/or commercial lenders (including branch managers) with no formal training in accounting and credit analysis. Learn more here.
TRID Basics
January 25—26 | Macon or STREAM
A full two-day seminar and workshop wading through the details of the Loan Estimate (LE) and Closing Disclosure (CD). The TRID disclosures, timing and tolerances are challenging. If you are new to TRID, this session will get you up to speed on the details of the LE and CD. If you are looking for a refresher with the latest updates, this session offers more than the rule—we will provide insight into examiner findings, trends, gotchas and nuances as we explore the details of the LE and CD. Register today.
January 25—26 | Macon or STREAM
A full two-day seminar and workshop wading through the details of the Loan Estimate (LE) and Closing Disclosure (CD). The TRID disclosures, timing and tolerances are challenging. If you are new to TRID, this session will get you up to speed on the details of the LE and CD. If you are looking for a refresher with the latest updates, this session offers more than the rule—we will provide insight into examiner findings, trends, gotchas and nuances as we explore the details of the LE and CD. Register today.
Flood, Appraisals, Applications
January 27 | Macon or STREAM
CBA is committed to delivering enhanced compliance professional development for compliance officers as well as operational staff. In furtherance of our commitment, Applications, Appraisals and Flood is a 1-day seminar packed with the key regulatory requirements creditors must address regarding compliance with applications for credit, standards of valuation and meeting flood insurance requirements. Learn more and register.
January 27 | Macon or STREAM
CBA is committed to delivering enhanced compliance professional development for compliance officers as well as operational staff. In furtherance of our commitment, Applications, Appraisals and Flood is a 1-day seminar packed with the key regulatory requirements creditors must address regarding compliance with applications for credit, standards of valuation and meeting flood insurance requirements. Learn more and register.
Enjoy our newly optimized website menu—all of the resources you rely on in a new intuitive layout. Explore our new interactive member portal, where you will have access to a wide range of CBA resources with several self-serve options. Here at CBA, we want to ensure you're getting the emails that you want. Choose from the following options:
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Click the video below for a step-by-step tutorial on the new Member Portal
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