Member Spotlight 5/6/26
Date postedMay 6, 2026

Team members from Community Bank of Georgia, Baxley, were recognized at the Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Gala.
- Kelly Stone, President & CEO, was awarded the 2026 Business Leader of the Year. - Perry White, Vice President, was awarded the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Award. - Janine Hunter, Vice President, was recognized with an award for her service as the past Chairman of the Chamber Board. |
Dana Kirby, Assistant Vice President of Retail Operations at The Citizens Bank of Swainsboro, was recently honored at a retirement celebration. Dana is pictured here with bank President & CEO Zac Frye as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement after 46 years of dedicated service.
|
Embassy National Bank, Lawrenceville was recognized in the 100 Best Performing US Community Banks of 2025 with under $3B in assets by S&P Global.
|
Yvonne Rodriguez has joined Rabun County Bank, Dillard, as a Teller.
|
In honor of Community Banking Month, Heath Fountain, President & CEO, Colony Bank, Fitzgerald, was featured in an Op-Ed piece in the The Valdosta Daily Times. The piece was titled “Community banking fuels progress where it matters most.”
|
Associate member VB Sentry, LLC announced the launch of its new brand, Arcsalus Advisors, merging the capabilities of Velligan-Blaxall Consultants and Sentry Advisors.
|

