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January 20, 2021

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The CBA Advocacy Update is your guide to all things taking place at the Gold Dome this session. Weekly updates will change a little this year as there will be a team of two down at the dome. Tyler Eck, Government and Regulatory Relations Associate, joins CBA’s seasoned lobbyist Lori Godfrey, EVP, Government and Regulatory Relations.
 
This session will go down as another notorious historic year.  The pandemic still looms over everyone's heads, and new procedures and protocols are in place to keep everyone safe under the dome, meaning there are already several challenges to overcome that we are happy to take on.  There are quite a few new faces around the Capital this session; 24 new House representatives and 11 new Senators this cycle took their oath and were sworn in.  Friday’s Advocacy Update was chock-full of information including:
  • Weekly Update
  • New Committee Membership
  • Legislation CBA is Tracking
  • CBA PPP Resources
  • ICBA PPP and EIP News
  • SBA Paycheck Protection Program
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Welcome New CBA Associate Members
CBA would like to welcome new Associate Members who were recently approved by the CBA Board of Directors. Throughout the year, CBA’s Board approves quality vendors who provide products and services to CBA members. CBA’s online Associate Member Directory puts these providers at your fingertips. For more information, contact Lindsay Greene at lindsay@cbaofga.com.
Atlanta Media Services LLC             
Mr. Nick Snider
Marietta, GA
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Advertising/Marketing
                                              

Compliance Core LLC 
Ms. Jacqueline Maduneme
Atlanta, GA
Compliance/Risk Management 

Novus Architects                                           
Ms. Olivia Shoffner
Peachtree Corners, GA
Building Designers/Consultants
 Olsen Palmer LLC                                          
Mr. Michael Rediker
Financial Services 
Washington, DC


United Bankers' Bank                                    
Mr. Trey Moore
Bloomington, MN
Correspondent Banking     
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Upgrade, Inc.                                     
Ms. Rebecca Bacon
San Francisco, CA
Financial Services  ​ 

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The 2021 Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Applications Available
The Hester Scholarship is open to Georgia high school seniors who will be entering a Georgia college, university or technical school (two year program or more) in the fall semester of 2021. The scholarship is named after the late Jan Hester, daughter of Lalia and the late Julian Hester, long-time CEO of the CBA. The four winning recipients will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. CBA’s Leadership Division proudly assists with this initiative.
 
Applications should be returned to the bank no later than Friday, April 2, 2021. All completed applications should be submitted by the bank to CBA no later than Friday, April 9, 2021. Click here for information for the bank, students and a helpful Q & A.


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Rick Whaley Re-Elected as FHLB Atlanta Chair
FHLBank Atlanta board members re-elected Rick Whaley, President, CEO and Director, Citizens Bank of Americus, to a two-year term as chair of FHLBank Atlanta’s board of directors.
 
Mr. Whaley has been a director of FHLBank Atlanta since 2013 and served as chair of the board from 2019 to 2020. He previously served as vice chair from 2015 to 2018. Prior to serving as vice chair, Mr. Whaley served as chair of the Credit and Member Services Committee.


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Tim Hutchings has joined Colony Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banker for the bank’s Savannah market.
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Congratulations to Randy Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, on his retirement from OneSouth Bank, Blakely, on December 31, 2020 following a distinguished 42- year career in banking.
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Beth James has joined Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co., Louisville, as Vice President, Marketing Director.
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Carol Brooks has joined Ameris Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker in the Savannah market.
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Andrew Walker, Jr., has joined Providence Bank, a Division of Heritage Southeast Bank, as Senior Vice President and Forsyth County President.
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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks stepped down on January 14, 2021, and pursuant to 12 USC 4, Chief Operating Officer Blake Paulson became Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
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Congratulations to Skip Willcox, Account Executive, Crescent Mortgage Company, Atlanta, on receiving the company’s President’s Club Award for 2020.
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Chandler Ray has joined First Port City Bank, Bainbridge, as a lender at the bank’s Southside Branch in Bainbridge.
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Donita McCormick was recently promoted to Vice President and Manager of Mortgage Operations at Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville.

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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:

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HMDA - The Essentials - Macon
January 28, 2021 | STREAM
A real-world approach to the regulation and explanations of common errors and violations. Whether you are new to HMDA or have been reporting for years you won't want to miss HMDA The Essentials.
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Consumer Lending School - Marietta
February 8-12, 2021 | ​In-Person or STREAM
This school is designed to take the student through the process of consumer lending to develop and advance the skills necessary to administer quality consumer loans. Numerous in-class case studies and exercises will be utilized to assist with comprehension and retention of these skills.


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Retail Banking Forum - Macon
February 17, 2021 | ​In-Person or STREAM
This forum provides a platform and an opportunity for retail banking officers to exchange ideas freely and examine pressing issues in today's ever-evolving regulatory, cost-conscience, and results-driven environment. The agenda for each session is based on input from participants in the forum group and the facilitator.


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State of the Mortgage Industry: 2021  
Thursday, January 21, 2020  | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join Crescent Mortgage for a view of the mortgage industry. Rates? COVID Income Calculations? New 1003? Administration Policy changes? This session will be led by Robert Shellenberger, National Sales Manager & Fowler Williams, President & CEO of Crescent Mortgage Company. Click here to register.


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ATM Response is an armored car company providing custom cash logistics and ATM maintenance solutions for Financial Institutions throughout the southeast. Founded in 1982 and based in Suwanee, Georgia, ATM Response offers a wide range of service offerings including Cash Delivery from the Federal Reserve, ATM Maintenance Programs and ATM Balancing and Replenishment.

To learn more, contact Clayton Braswell, at 770-231-7425 or by visiting their website.
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Here are some of the latest news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:​​
  • Beige Book Finds Scattered Bright Spots amid Pandemic Economy
  • USDA Finalizes Hemp Rule
  • CFPB Issues Compliance Guide for Debt Collection Rule
  • Cotton Marketing News Update

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
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    • LEAD Division
    • Office Directions & Hours
    • Our Team
    • Privacy Policy
    • Remembering Julian Hester
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • Associate Members >
      • Associate Member Benefits & Application
      • Associate Member Directory >
        • Company Listing Update
    • Bank Members >
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Bank Directory >
        • Bank Listing Update
      • Lifetime Service Awards
    • Preferred Service Providers
    • ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • Resources >
      • CBA Legal Hotline
      • CBA Career Center
      • CBA Wellness Solutions
      • April is Community Banking Month
      • Marketing Resources
      • Useful Websites
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    • Community Bankers College
    • Programs >
      • Calendar
      • Programs by Functional Category
      • Webinars
      • Banker Regulatory Forum
      • Barret School of Banking
      • Community Bank Leadership Academy
      • Compliance Professionals Package >
        • 2023 Compliance Professionals Package
      • Connect (Convention)
      • Executive Channel
      • HR & Talent Development League
      • WINSPIRE - Women in Banking
    • Resources >
      • Cancellation Policies & Facility Maps
      • Compliance Resources
      • Disaster & Pandemic Support & Preparedness
      • FDIC Regulatory Calendar
      • Financial Literacy
      • Speakers
    • Scholarships/Student Development >
      • Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
      • McNair Scholarship
      • Walraven Scholarship
      • Rise Up - College Student Development Program
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • Advocacy Update
    • Education Buzz
    • eNewsletter - CBA Today
    • Georgia Communities First Magazine
    • Georgia Financial Directory
    • Innovation Circuit
    • Peachy Posts
    • Swaggin Wagon Adventures
  • ADVOCACY
    • Programs >
      • Clay Shoot
      • TopGolf Tournaments
      • Town Hall Talks
    • Advocacy Fund >
      • T-Shirt Advocacy Fundraiser
      • Corporate Donations
      • Individual Donations
    • Advocacy Update
    • ICBA Plan for Prosperity
    • Locate Your Legislator
    • Priority Legislation SB 157 >
      • SB 157 Survey
    • SBA/PPP Resources >
      • THE CARES ACT & SBA LENDING
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • PSP & Associate Member Support During Covid-19
    • Silent Auction Items