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February 3, 2021

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Join us Wednesday-Sunday, June 2-6, 2021 at the Beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida for CBA's 53rd Annual Convention & Mini-Trade Show.

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​Agendas • Speakers • Map • Exhibitors • Attendees • Sponsors Up to the Minute Notifications • and Much More! 

Special thanks to CBA’s Convention Committee, comprised of both bankers and associate members, who have been meeting for several months to plan the agenda, general session speakers, trade show plans, activities, breakout sessions and more. With professional tracks for CEOs, directors and LEAD representatives, the convention offers  educational opportunities for every position. Click here to register and view hotel reservation information.


Greater Community Bank Readies for Next Quarter Century
The Rome News-Tribune newspaper recently interviewed CBA Board Chairman, David Lance, President & CEO of Greater Community Bank, Rome and John McNair, CBA President & CEO.  The conversation covered the state of community banking in Georgia, saving jobs in the state with the first and second rounds of PPP loans, new and remodeled Greater Community Bank offices and the 25-year milestone Greater Community Bank will recognize in 2021.  Read the article here.
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(Left) Construction of an expanded Greater Community Bank in Calhoun is expected to be complete by this summer.

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John McNair Named to ICBA Community Bank Council
CBA President & CEO John McNair has been invited to serve on the ICBA 2021-22 Large Community Bank Council. The Chairman of the Committee is Doug Ouellette (Mercantile Bank of Michigan, MI) and the Vice Chairman is Jack Hopkins (CorTrust Bank, N.A., SD). The one-year term will begin in March.
 
In the invitation, Robert Fisher, ICBA Chairman-elect, President & CEO, Tioga State Bank, noted “You have been recognized as a community banking leader by your state association, ICBA leadership, and your colleagues in the industry. Your contributions to our industry have not gone unnoticed. As ICBA Chairman-elect, I am pleased to invite you to serve on the ICBA 2021-22 Large Community Bank Council during my year as ICBA Chairman."


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CBA Welcomes New Member Bank
CBA is pleased to welcome John Medina, Sr., President & CEO and the team at First Federal Bank, Lake City, FL as a new member. “We are delighted to have First Federal join CBA and look forward to their participation in our professional development offerings and CBA events,” said John McNair, President & CEO of CBA.” 


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Community Banks Continue to Lead the Way in PPP Round 2
“Community banks are again leading the way in PPP funding for Georgia’s small businesses. The latest round of PPP statistics (see link below) illustrate once more that community banks are prolific small business and agribusiness lenders and are vital financial resources for their respective communities,” stated John McNair, CBA President & CEO. “Regardless of whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community, there is a community bank nearby to assist you with your financial needs. Find one at www.cbaofga.com.”      
 
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released approvals through January 31, 2021 in the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Banks and S & L’s less than $10 billion have made 3,971 loans compared to banks $10 billion or more who made 106 loans. Georgia has made 21,390 loans totaling $1,378,762,117.  Read report here.


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Solutions for Success: Measuring the Impact of Teller Automation
Solutions for Success is a regular column in CBA’s magazine and features timely issues and best practices from CBA Associate Members and Preferred Service Providers. CBA recently met with Phil Winn, President, and Tracy Dobson, Account Manager, of ACG, to ask about the benefits of teller cash recycling technology. Click here to read the feature.


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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:
  • Congratulations to Gayle Sanders, Teller Operations Supervisor at Century Bank & Trust’s Northside Branch in Milledgeville.  Ms. Sanders was recently recognized by Century Bank President and CEO Derek Williams for her 40 years of service to the bank.

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Sympathies:
CBA offers our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Carol Capell, who recently passed away.  Carol was a Compliance Officer/HR Manager at Legacy State Bank in Loganville.  Read more here.

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Alton Harrison has joined Georgia Community Bank, Albany, as the new Market President in Donalsonville.
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Exchange Bank, Milledgeville, announces Jo Jones as a new Advisory Member of the Exchange Bank Board of Directors. Ms. Jones is Broker/Owner of NextHome On the Lake in Greensboro.
Read more here.
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Sheila Ramsey has been promoted to Vice President/Branch Manager at United Community Bank in Clarkesville.
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Kimberly Reed, Branch Manager at United Community Bank, Cornelia, has been named Vice President.
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Laquan Brunner has joined TC Federal Bank, Thomasville, as Chief Information Officer.
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Nat Higdon has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer at TC Federal Bank, Thomasville.
Read more here.
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Christie Zeth has been promoted to Senior Loan Processor at Commercial Banking Company in Valdosta.
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Susan Gray has been promoted to Senior Lending Assistant at Commercial Banking Company in Valdosta.
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United Community Bank, Blairsville, has expanded its Renewable Energy Lending team with the addition of Britt Lothridge.
Read more here.
Rabun County Bank, Clayton, announces the following promotions:
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Shelly Backer
VP, Retail Banking Manager
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Dan Free
AVP, Lending
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Lorrie Gregoire
AVP, Credit Analyst
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Amanda Harrold
AVP, Mortgage Originator
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Valerie Wheeler
AVP, Deposit Operations

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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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Retail Banking Forum - Macon
February 17, 2021 | In-Person or STREAM
It’s time to sign up for the 2021 forums.  Our annual Senior Retail  Forums are great leadership and management opportunities to discuss retail banking logistics such as functional changes, staffing opportunities,  and changing customer needs.  Our first session is February 18.  Join us to discuss the national defense accountability act and how it relates to banking, what will your staffing levels look like in 2021 and what tools are needed to Retro-Fit your financial centers, and more.

Branch Leadership Series - Session I - Macon
February 18, 2021 | ​In-Person or STREAM
The Branch Leadership Series will focus on the critical success elements of managing and leading a performance-focused sales and service team. Each workshop is designed either as a series or as a stand-alone, packaged full of checklists, job aids, case studies, examples, and "real world" situations.
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CBA Wellness Solutions - Health Insurance - FREE
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | STREAM
CBA is hosting a complimentary webinar for member banks and partner firms to learn about the benefits of CBA’s Health Insurance solution. CBA has partnered with CS&O Captives and CBIZ to offer a comprehensive health insurance program for its members.


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Brand New Program – You asked and we are building it!
Join our brand-new Executive Channel to learn best practices and solutions for community banking success in 2021. We will meet quarterly to gain insight from subject matter experts, experienced bankers, and excellent community bank partners to bring strategic support while focusing on the heart of community banking, our passions, purpose and power.  Our program goals will include strategic, critical factors such as planning, people and performance. 
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CBA’s President/CEO John McNair, "Community bank executives must be able to focus on the issues of the day while also evaluating future challenges and opportunities. CBA's Quarterly Executive Program has been designed with this in mind. Over the course of the year, community bank executives that enroll in the program will have an open forum to collaborate and discuss the important issues facing their respective institutions and communities. CBA's Board and Education Committee felt it was important for CBA to take a leadership role in community bank executive programming and we are excited about this new opportunity to help our member banks grow and achieve their long-term objectives."   Learn more and register!


Liquidity Strategies for Illiquid Community Bank Stocks
The fundamental duty of community bank directors and executive officers is to enhance shareholder value.  One of the key tenets of enhancing shareholder value is providing actual common stock liquidity.  In this regard, liquidity is defined as the ability of a shareholder to convert their shares to cash at a fair price in a timely manner.  Unfortunately, many community bank stocks do not enjoy market liquidity.  A community bank shareholder’s inability to convert their shares to cash at a fair price in a timely manner represents one of the biggest threats to the ability to maintain long-term community bank and holding company independence.  If your community bank has adopted a strategy of long-term independence, learn more in this guest article from CBA Associate Member Gerrish Smith Tuck, PC.

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Since 2001, Bankers Healthcare Group has provided loan products to a network of over 1,000 banks, nationwide. BHG has underwritten over $20 billion in funding requests and worked with tens of thousands of healthcare and other professionals throughout the United States. BHG’s loan program has become a secure, innovative opportunity for banks to achieve asset growth and portfolio diversification.
 
Contact Brian Mullett, SVP, Institutional Relationships, at 315.671.4127, by email or visit their website.
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Here are some of the latest news stories relevant to community banking and the financial services industry:​​
  • OCC issues CRA bank type determinations
  • ​FDIC issues guidance on securities proposal
  • ​CFPB issues 2021 consumer reporting list​

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