Member Spotlight 5/6/26

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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.