BankSouth Employees Earn Banking School Diplomas

For Immediate Release:
May 15, 2024

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GREENSBORO, GA – BankSouth, a leading financial institution serving the state of Georgia, is excited to announce that Jamie Arnold, VP, Deposit Operations Director, Sarah Peacock, VP, Business Development Officer; and Jessica Huff, VP, Accounting Manager have graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 3rd at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel in Athens, Ga.

Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the Georgia Bankers Association. The school prepares bank managers to effectively and profitably serve their hometowns by developing a thorough understanding of banking practices, regulations and management principles.

During the three-year program, graduates complete an annual one-week residence session at the University of Georgia in Athens as well as home study problems between sessions. The school provides a well-balanced curriculum featuring UGA faculty members, veteran bankers and other industry experts and specialists.

“For 64 years, this school has been a highly effective resource for developing the leadership talents of Georgia bankers,” said Georgia Banking School Board Chair Darron Burnette, Mortgage Division president, Synovus Bank. “It is common for graduates of the program to go on to become senior executives and bank CEOs as their careers grow.”

Forty-nine Georgia bankers graduated from the Georgia Banking School this year.

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About BankSouth

Today, BankSouth is a leading community bank headquartered at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, and is recognized as a top-performing bank nationwide. With over $1 billion in assets, BankSouth serves customers with branches in Atlanta, Greensboro, Savannah, Watkinsville, and beyond with a full suite of consumer, commercial and digital banking and lending products. Currently, BankSouth Mortgage originates over $2.0 billion in home loans with more than 60 experienced loan officers across their twelve locations. For BankSouth locations and more information, please visit banksouth.com.

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About the Georgia Bankers Association

Founded in 1892, the Georgia Bankers Association promotes the general welfare and usefulness of banking and the preservation of a sound banking system. For 131 years, the GBA has provided Georgia’s banks with top-quality professional development, revenue-enhancing products and services, government relations and public advocacy.