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CBA’s Lori Godfrey, EVP, Government & Regulatory Relations, and John McNair, CEO, with David Black, Georgia Banking Company (center)
The Georgia banking industry was well represented yesterday in the Senate Banking & Financial Institutions hearing regarding the proposed interchange legislation. David Black, Georgia Banking Company, testified on behalf of CBA of Georgia and Rhodes McLanahan, First American Bank & Trust Co. represented Georgia Bankers Association. Strong testimony was also presented by those in the payments industry. View the testimony.
Read more about SB 126 in CBA’s Advocacy Blog.
Read more about SB 126 in CBA’s Advocacy Blog.
Moving the Needle—Colony Bank’s Innovation Journey
The innovation journey looks different for every Georgia community bank. Banks have questions about where to start, who to partner with, what bank peers are doing, regulatory concerns, current offers and more.
CBA invited Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank, Albany, to share how Colony Bank began its innovation journey as well as his advice to community bankers starting their own journey. Check it out in the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine.
The innovation journey looks different for every Georgia community bank. Banks have questions about where to start, who to partner with, what bank peers are doing, regulatory concerns, current offers and more.
CBA invited Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank, Albany, to share how Colony Bank began its innovation journey as well as his advice to community bankers starting their own journey. Check it out in the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine.
CBA Advocacy Fund: Thank You!
At CBA, we must constantly build and renew relationships with legislators that understand and support community banking.
Thank you to the following banks for their generous contributions to CBA’s Advocacy Fund:
At CBA, we must constantly build and renew relationships with legislators that understand and support community banking.
Thank you to the following banks for their generous contributions to CBA’s Advocacy Fund:
- Community Bank of Dublin – Laurens County, Dublin – Mr. Brian Bazemore
- Mr. Brian Bazemore, Dublin
- VSoft Corporation, Atlanta – Ms. Alicia McKinley
Benefit for Bank Employees: Walraven Scholarship
Applications for the annual J. Steven Walraven Memorial Scholarship application are now available. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a Georgia community bank employee attending a college or university within the state of Georgia. The goal of the scholarship is to assist those employees interested in furthering their education to enhance their career in community banking. The scholarship is named for the late J. Steven Walraven, a former community bank president who dedicated much of his life to his community and community banking.. The deadline to submit applications to CBA is Friday, April 14, 2023, and the winner will be announced mid-May. Spread the word at your bank! Learn more about the J. Steven Walraven Scholarship.
Applications for the annual J. Steven Walraven Memorial Scholarship application are now available. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a Georgia community bank employee attending a college or university within the state of Georgia. The goal of the scholarship is to assist those employees interested in furthering their education to enhance their career in community banking. The scholarship is named for the late J. Steven Walraven, a former community bank president who dedicated much of his life to his community and community banking.. The deadline to submit applications to CBA is Friday, April 14, 2023, and the winner will be announced mid-May. Spread the word at your bank! Learn more about the J. Steven Walraven Scholarship.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Matt Fordham and BJ Coody, The Citizens Bank of Cochran, recently spoke about the economy and budgeting to eight-grade students at Bleckley County Middle School.
Bartow Morgan, CEO, Georgia Banking Company, Atlanta, was recently published in CEOCFO Magazine.
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Wayne Bradley and Ann-Marie Notaro have joined Troutman Pepper, Atlanta, in the firm’s national Corporate Practice Group.
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Doug Williams, President, Atlanta Banking Group and Head of Corporate Banking, SouthState Bank, Atlanta, recently named to Atlanta magazine’s Top 500 list.
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Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Here are some upcoming CBA events:
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Successful Kickoff of Essentials of Banking
Earlier this month our state’s Community Bankers gathered with bankers from Missouri and Virginia to participate virtually in The Essentials of Banking program facilitated by Christie Drexler with Performance Solutions, Inc. During the initial session, topics revolved around the evolution of banking and key regulations as well as the Federal Reserve System and other key Regulatory Agencies. Kayla Williams, AVP & Branch Manager with First Port City Bank said the following “Today’s session was wonderful! I can’t wait until session 2!” It’s not too late to join this group for Session 2 on March 28th! Learn more about future sessions.
Earlier this month our state’s Community Bankers gathered with bankers from Missouri and Virginia to participate virtually in The Essentials of Banking program facilitated by Christie Drexler with Performance Solutions, Inc. During the initial session, topics revolved around the evolution of banking and key regulations as well as the Federal Reserve System and other key Regulatory Agencies. Kayla Williams, AVP & Branch Manager with First Port City Bank said the following “Today’s session was wonderful! I can’t wait until session 2!” It’s not too late to join this group for Session 2 on March 28th! Learn more about future sessions.
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HR/TD RAP Session 1
March 3, 2023 | Macon or Live STREAM
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CECL Check-in: How's the Transition Going?
February 27, 2023 | Live Virtual STREAM CECL is here! How are we doing? In this CECL Check-In session, we’ll share information from banks we’ve been working with. We will also discuss challenges they have faced on the road to CECL adoption. We’ll cover best practices, practical tips, timelines (not everything has to be done the first day) and suggested documentation needed to support the CECL standard. Bring your CECL questions! Register here. |
Shawn O'Brien
Qwickrate 
Jeff Burleson
Warren Averett |
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Compliance Officer Bootcamp
February 28–March 3, 2023 | St. Simons During Compliance Officer Bootcamp, we will cover:
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Leah M. Hamilton, JD
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CBA Affiliate Education Program Providing Additional Opportunities for Professional Development
Collaborating with ICBA gives our members even more choices to support the learning and development goals of individuals and your bank. Check out Community Banker University Powered by ICBA.
When selecting to register for a Community Banker University Powered by ICBA program, please use our state association code GA-CBA. Using the code will alert ICBA to give back to Georgia through our alliance in supporting the community banking industry. Let’s all win by increasing knowledge, improving efficiency, and investing in our employees while working together to uplift the industry we love—COMMUNITY BANKING!
Collaborating with ICBA gives our members even more choices to support the learning and development goals of individuals and your bank. Check out Community Banker University Powered by ICBA.
When selecting to register for a Community Banker University Powered by ICBA program, please use our state association code GA-CBA. Using the code will alert ICBA to give back to Georgia through our alliance in supporting the community banking industry. Let’s all win by increasing knowledge, improving efficiency, and investing in our employees while working together to uplift the industry we love—COMMUNITY BANKING!
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Target Future Leaders!
The first quarter of CBA’s Leadership Academy kicks off March 28–29 in Macon, focusing on the topic: Winning Together: Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs & Wants. Enjoy lunch and dinner with approximately 15 bankers who are focusing on their leadership skills. Only one co-sponsorship available for this session. For more information, contact Lindsay Greene. |
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Travelers Knows Financial Institutions. With dedicated policies for financial institutions, Travelers offers a range of insurance protection, including D&O, cyber, professional liability, financial institution bonds, ID fraud expense reimbursement and a full portfolio of property/casualty coverages. Choose either standalone coverage or a suite of coverages. Travelers has the flexibility to adapt to you and your business.
Contact Diana Baker at 404-386-7146 or visit their website. |
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