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JANUARY 29, 2020

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Community banking is alive and well in Georgia. In recent months, two de novo banks opened in Georgia for the first time in over a decade, another bank is in organization, and others are moving into the state. CBA is pleased to feature four “New Banks on the Block,” who share their business strategies, target markets and how they meet the specific needs of the customers they serve. We spoke with Charlie Brown, President & CEO, Loyal Trust Bank, Johns Creek; Charlie Crawford, President & CEO, Hyperion Bank, Atlanta; Charles DeWitt, Chairman & CEO, Tandem Bank; and Ross Mynatt, Proposed CEO, Craft Bank I.O., Atlanta. 

Read the full article in CBA's latest issue of the reformatted Georgia Communities First magazine, now exclusively digital and issued bi-monthly. Check out the January/February 2020 issue.


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Derek Williams Nominated for ICBA Board of Directors
ICBA has recently announced the nominees for its 2020-21 board of directors. Derek Williams, President and CEO of Century Bank and Trust, Milledgeville, has been nominated to serve as the ICBA Policy Development Committee Chairman. ICBA’s current board will vote on the nominations during the ICBA LIVE® 2020 convention, which is scheduled for March 8-12 in Orlando. Read more.


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Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
  • Derek Williams, President/CEO of Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville, recently presented a $10,000 donation to Jessica Jones, Head of School of John Milledge Academy through State of Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.
  • United Community Bank, Buford, recently raised $2,600 from their fundraiser for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
  • Tippins Bank, Claxton, recently participated in the Evans County C.A.R.E.S Big Bowl Cook Off, which in total raised $29,000.
  • CRA Partners is celebrating their 20th anniversary with an updated logo to mark this milestone in their mission to protecting the elderly against theft, abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Learn more about CRA Partners.

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25% of Goal Reached for CBA's 2020 PAC/PR Fund Campaign!
The 2020 campaign for CBA's Political Action Committee and Public Relations (PAC/PR) Fund recently reached 25% of our campaign goal of $100,000 for 2019-2020. We would like to thank all banks and individual contributors who have help reached this milestone for 2020. This week, we are pleased to announce the most recent contributions to the PAC/PR Fund.
Special thanks to our recent contributors:
  • The Citizens Bank of Cochran, Dublin
  • The Commercial Bank, Crawford
  • Pineland Bank, Alma
  • Paul Bennett
  • James Durrence II
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In order to achieve our goals, we will need the help of your institution, Board members, officers, and employees. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will go towards the only Georgia State PAC exclusively committed to representing the interests in community banks. Click here for contribution forms. For more information, contact Lori Godfrey.

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Cristi Donahue, EVP Chief Retail Officer at Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville, was recently named the 2020 Chair of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
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Casey Washburn, Exchange Bank, Milledgeville, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
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Mark Adams, Vinings Bank, Smyrna, has been promoted to First Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager.
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Sean Pitts, Vinings Bank, Smyrna, has been promoted to First Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager.
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Shane Walley has joined River City Bank, Rome, as Vice President, Relationship Manager.
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Laura Sutherland has joined Georgia Primary Bank, Atlanta, as a Loan Operations Specialist.

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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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TRID: Advanced, Hands On Workshop​
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | Idle Hour Country Club, Macon

As we enter our 5th year of the TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure rules (TRID), many continue to struggle with the nuances of the disclosures and tolerance requirements. The rules have been revised several times with both clarifications and confusion causing institutions to continue to grapple with complying with the TRID rules. Learn more and register.


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What Is Your Stress Testing Trying To Tell You?
FREE Workshop | Tuesday, February 4, 2020 | 11:30 am to 3:30 pm | FHLB Atlanta

Are you prepared for periods of economic stress and how your organization can effectively identify and mitigate its liquidity risk exposure? FHLBank Atlanta can help you optimize your stress testing and make it the centerpiece of your liquidity risk management strategy. Join FHLBank Atlanta for a liquidity stress testing workshop to gain valuable insights into best practices for balance sheet stress testing and how this important process can enhance your institution's approach to liquidity and contingent liquidity management. Click here to RSVP.


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Here are some of the latest national news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:
  • NCUA Proposal Would Allow Largest Credit Unions to Issue Debt
  • CFPB Issues "Abusiveness" Standards
  • CFPB Updates HMDA Guide for Small Entities
  • House Reconvenes with CRA, Mobile Payments Hearings
  • FDIC Updates Risk Management Manual of Examination Policies
  • Calabria: FHFA Leveling Housing-Finance Playing Field

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT CBA
    • Board of Directors
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  • MEMBERSHIP
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      • Member Bank Directory >
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      • CBA Legal Hotline
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      • 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
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  • 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 >
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