Georgia Community Bankers Champion Key Issues at Capital Summit

CBA of Georgia joined fellow community bankers from across the country at ICBA's Capital Summit April 29 - May 1 in Washington, D.C.

Throughout the summit, Georgia’s delegation met with congressional and Senate offices to advocate for policies that directly impact community banks and the customers they serve. Key topics included digital assets, tiered regulation, de novo bank formation, the continued success of ACRE, Section 1071 repeal, and the taxation of credit unions. By sharing first-hand perspectives, attendees reinforced how legislative decisions affect local economies and communities across the state.

“Opportunities like the ICBA Capital Summit are critical for ensuring that the voice of community banking is heard where it matters most,” said Lori Godfrey, COO, Government & Regulatory Relations at CBA, who led the Georgia delegation. “Our bankers did an outstanding job communicating the real impact of these issues and advocating for policies that support the customers and communities they serve every day.”

CBA Board members and participants from the LEAD Board were among those representing Georgia, underscoring the importance of developing the next generation of community banking advocates.

The summit also featured insights from key policy leaders, including French Hill, Dan Meuser, Travis Hill, and Jonathan McKernan, who addressed the regulatory and economic landscape shaping the industry.

CBA extends its sincere appreciation to the sponsors who made this important advocacy effort possible: CRS Data, ICBA Securities, IntraFi, James Bates Brannan Groover LLP, Narmi, and SHAZAM.