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banksouth welcomes mitchell smith as relationship manager

BankSouth Welcomes Mitchell Smith as Relationship Manager

Greensboro, GA - BankSouth is pleased to announce that Mitchell Smith has joined the Lake Oconee team as a Relationship Manager after three years in the bank’s Credit & Underwriting Department. In his new role, Mitchell will work directly with...
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Celebrating Michael Leonard’s Retirement After 43 Years in Banking

After 43 years in banking, Michael Leonard will retire from BankSouth on September 11. Michael began his banking career while still in college, working part-time in an industry that looked very different than it does today. He likes to put...
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best community bank in savannah 2026

BankSouth Named Best Community Bank in Savannah Magazine’s 2026 “Best of Savannah” Awards

We’re proud to share some exciting news: BankSouth has been voted Best Community Bank in Savannah Magazine’s 2026 "Best of Savannah" awards! Being named Best Community Bank again is an honor we’re proud to receive from the Savannah community. For...
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BankSouth Presentation: (Left to Right) Harold Reynolds, Angel Robbins, Joshua Savage, Steve Broadbent, Donnie Harrison, Sarah Peacock, Will Smith, Bryce McCuin, Jim Strickland

BankSouth Contributes $31,000 to Help Equip Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies with New Technology

Greensboro, GA - The Greene County Public Safety Foundation is pleased to announce that BankSouth has contributed $31,000 to the Foundation through Georgia's Less Crime Act tax credit program. The contribution will fund the purchase of new Mobile Data Terminals...
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More Than a Banker: The Legacy of Jackie Bowen

There are people whose careers are measured by promotions, titles, or years of service. Then there are people like Jackie Bowen. For more than four decades, Jackie Bowen built a life defined not by recognition or accolades, but by faith,...
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Putnam County Hospital Photo (Left to Right) – Brandy Jones, Sarah Peacock, Dr. Robert Cowles, Jim Strickland, Tog Goss with PGH, Anita Culberson, Bryce McCuin

BankSouth Donates $25,000 to Advance Care at Putnam General Hospital

EATONTON, GA – BankSouth is proud to announce a $25,000 donation to Putnam General Hospital through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. This contribution will directly support the hospital’s oncology and urology programs by helping fund the new Hydros Robotic System,...
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Leadership Team (Department Directors) of Bleckley Memorial Hospital with representatives from State Bank of Cochran and BankSouth

BankSouth Donates $25,000 to Bleckley Memorial Hospital

At BankSouth, we believe that a strong community starts with a healthy community. That’s why we are excited to announce a $25,000 contribution to Bleckley Memorial Hospital and the Hospital Authority of Bleckley County through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital...
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Spotlight on the Future: Meet BankSouth’s 2026 Summer Interns

More than just a summer job, our internships launch the careers of future professionals while bringing fresh, innovative ideas to our team. Here at BankSouth, we take immense pride in cultivating emerging talent and providing hands-on, impactful experiences that bridge...
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McClendon Joins BankSouth as Marketing Specialist

GREENSBORO, GA. – BankSouth is pleased to welcome Destiny McClendon as a Marketing Specialist. In her new role, McClendon will support community outreach efforts, develop engaging content, and help tell the stories of the people, businesses, and organizations that make...
Greensboro , Lake Oconee , News
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BankSouth Foundation Awards 2026 Citizenship Scholarships to Outstanding Local Graduates

GREENSBORO, GA – The BankSouth Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the BankSouth Citizenship Award and Scholarship, honoring two exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate integrity, compassion, leadership, and service in their schools and communities. Nominated by...
Greensboro , News
banksouth team members graduate from georgia banking school

BankSouth Bankers Earn Georgia Banking School Diplomas

GREENSBORO, GA – Chase Caldwell, Nedra Williams, and Michael Lozanski with BankSouth have graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 1 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel in Athens, Ga....
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BankSouth Marks 80th Anniversary by Putting $80 in Every Employee’s Hands

GREENSBORO, GA – To mark its 80th anniversary, BankSouth did something a little different. Rather than just hosting an event or launching a traditional ad campaign, the bank deposited $80 into the paycheck of every employee — one dollar for...
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BankSouth Welcomes Mason Banks as Jr. Relationship Manager

ATHENS, GA - BankSouth is pleased to announce that Mason Banks has rejoined the Watkinsville team as a Jr. Relationship Manager, serving clients throughout the Watkinsville and Athens area. In his new role, Banks will work directly with clients to understand...
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banksouth sequence holdings partnership

BankSouth Partners with Sequence Holdings to Define the Next Era of Tech-Enabled Community Banking

Media Contact: Bryce McCuin, Director of Marketing [email protected] (706) 454-2319 For Sequence Holdings: Nathanial Garnick/Jonathan Warren Gasthalter & Co. [email protected] Partnership embraces human-first approach to community banking, combining BankSouth’s 80 years of excellence with frontier technology to drive growth and...
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Kickoff 2026: Clarity, Growth, and Accountability 

Each year, BankSouth holds Kickoff to do one thing: create clarity. But before strategy is discussed and numbers are reviewed, it starts with something simpler, bringing our people together. Across markets and departments, Kickoff gives us time to reconnect, share perspectives,...
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BankSouth Welcomes Nichole Hearn as Business Development Officer for BankSouth@Work Program

ELLABELL, GA - BankSouth is pleased to announce the addition of Nichole Hearn as Business Development Officer for the BankSouth@Work program, based at the company's Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) banking center in Bryan County. With more than two decades...
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Laura Moore, BankSouth Savannah Regional Market President, discusses the HMGMA Banking Center with Savannah CEO.

BankSouth’s HMGMA Banking Center: A Closer Look with Laura Moore

In April 2025, BankSouth announced its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) to provide dedicated banking support to the Metaplant workforce, known as Meta Pros. By January 2026, that commitment grew into something permanent — the grand opening of a full-service BankSouth Banking Center inside the Bryan County facility. ...
HMGMA , News , Savannah
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Building Hope Through Community Partnership at ATLAS Ministry 

At BankSouth, community partnerships are not about signage or symbolism. They are about showing up, listening, and helping build something that will matter long after the ribbon is cut.  This fall, members of the BankSouth team stepped inside the newly...
Greensboro , Lake Oconee , News

BankSouth Celebrates Grand Opening of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) Branch

ELLABELL, GA – BankSouth hosted a grand opening celebration on January 22, 2026, marking the official launch of its new on-site banking branch plus ATMs located inside the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Ellabell, GA. While the...
HMGMA , News , Savannah

BankSouth Welcomes Mark McRae as Relationship Manager in Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA – BankSouth is pleased to announce the addition of Mark McRae as Relationship Manager at its Savannah branch. With more than 34 years of commercial banking experience, McRae brings deep market knowledge, proven leadership, and a strong commitment to serving...
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Building Financial Confidence for Meta Pros

A Shared Commitment to Financial Wellness Beginning in November 2025, Meta Pros at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) have been taking part in Financial Wellness classes designed to strengthen their financial confidence and long-term success. These sessions are...
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banksouth branch rendering at hmgma plant in ellabell, ga

A new chapter is taking shape at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America

We’re excited to share with you the first looks at our renderings for BankSouth’s on-site branch that will be located within the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility in Ellabell, Georgia. This dedicated space will support Hyundai’s Meta Pros with...
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The End of the Penny — and What It Means for Our Communities

The Penny’s Final Chapter In May 2025, the U.S. Treasury confirmed what many had long anticipated: the penny’s production has officially come to an end. The final U.S. penny was minted on November 12, 2025, closing a chapter that began...
Lake Oconee , News

BankSouth Announces Appointment of John Phillips to Board of Directors

GREENSBORO, GA – BankSouth is proud to announce the appointment of John Phillips to its Board of Directors. Phillips brings more than five decades of distinguished experience in law, business, and community leadership to the BankSouth Board. A graduate of...
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