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BankSouth Ranked a Top-Performing Community Bank of 2021 by ICBA

The Independent Community Bankers Association recently released its list of top-performing community banks of 2021, and we are excited to be included. It was a year that marked our 75th anniversary, and proved to be one of the highest-performing years...
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Top 10 Ways to Be Cyber Smart

Keeping your personal information safe is always a top priority of ours. With increased access and use of technology and the Internet for online shopping, social media, online banking and so many more everyday activities, it’s very important that you...
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5 Tips for Teaching Kids Good Money Habits

As busy families go about their daily lives, schedules quickly fill with extracurricular activities. It seems like there is never enough time to do all that we want. With that said, it is easy for good intentions like teaching your...
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BankSouth celebrates 75th anniversary, June 5th declared BankSouth Day by City of Greensboro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] Greensboro, Ga.  – BankSouth, a community bank headquartered at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia celebrated its 75th anniversary with customers on Saturday, June 5. The...
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Victoria Morris Completes Georgia Banking School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Hancock Abshire Public Relations (912) 844-9549 [email protected] GREENSBORO, Ga. - Victoria Morris, Vice President, Relationship Manager for BankSouth’s Lake Oconee Office recently graduated from the Georgia Banking School.  The graduation ceremony...
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Go paperless for Earth Day!

Each year on April 22, the world celebrates and recognizes the importance of our home – planet Earth –with organized efforts and acts to educate citizens across the world on how we can do our part to take care of...
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Elder Financial Abuse on the Rise

According to the FBI, seniors lose more than $3 billion annually from financial exploitation. Millions of America’s seniors become victims of fraud each year and are the most targeted victims of this crime. The Georgia Division of Aging Services Adult...
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Third Round Stimulus Payments

Haven’t received your stimulus payment? In early March, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began issuing a third round of stimulus payments as part of the federal government’s coronavirus economic relief plan. Payments have been and are still being issued by...
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BankSouth Foundation awards scholarships to three graduating seniors

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2020 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO – The BankSouth Foundation is proud to announce the 2020 recipients of the BankSouth Citizenship Award and Scholarship. Each year, the Foundation...
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BankSouth Reopens Branch Lobbies

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2020 Media Contact: Susan Hancock Abshire Public Relations [email protected] (912)844-9549 GREENSBORO, Ga. - BankSouth, after considering direct survey feedback from customers, has reopened all branch lobbies during regular business hours while exercising strict...
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BankSouth launches Paid with Purpose program, supports locally owned restaurants and more during coronavirus pandemic

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2020 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO – Last week BankSouth launched its Paid with Purpose program to support locally owned restaurants in its markets during the coronavirus pandemic....
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BankSouth Welcomes Sean Spellman as Business Development Officer

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2020 Media Contact: Susan Hancock Abshire Public Relations [email protected] (912)844-9549   SAVANNAH, Ga. - BankSouth, a leading community bank continuously recognized as a top-performing bank in the country, is pleased to welcome Sean...
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BankSouth celebrates customers’ 100th birthdays

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO, Ga. – On September 25, BankSouth gathered to celebrate two of its customers’ 100th birthday. The celebration for Lorraine Friedman of Greensboro...
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BankSouth promotes three to Vice President

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2019 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO, Ga. - BankSouth is pleased to announce the promotion of Victoria Morris, Kaitlyn Paschal and Dedia Vinson to Vice President in the...
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BankSouth welcomes Chan Layson as Commercial Relationship Manager

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2019 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO - BankSouth is pleased to announce the addition of Chan Layson as Commercial Relationship Manager for the Lake Oconee area. In this...
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BankSouth sponsors Greene County Library’s summer reading program

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2019 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO – BankSouth is proud to sponsor the Greene County Library’s summer reading program. The program is designed to help citizens of all...
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BankSouth donates computers to Habitat for Humanity in community partnership to improve access to educational technology

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2019 Media Contact: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO – Last month BankSouth donated computers and laptops to the Greene County Habitat for Humanity as part of an ongoing partnership between...
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Local students awarded BankSouth Foundation’s Citizenship Award and Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO – Each year the BankSouth Foundation honors three graduating seniors from Greene County’s respective high schools with the foundation’s Citizenship Award and Scholarship. With...
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Victoria Morris of BankSouth sharpens skills at Georgia Banking School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager (706) 454-5275 [email protected] GREENSBORO – BankSouth’s Relationship Manager, AVP, Victoria Morris has completed her second year at the Georgia Banking School offered by the Georgia Bankers Association. The...
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Get Organized in the New Year

With the New Year just around the corner, it's time to take stock. Another gym resolution? Forget it. This year, resolve to get organized. All the gifts you'll acquire over the holidays will need a place to live, and you've...
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3 Ways to De-Stress This Holiday Season

It's the most wonderful time of the year — but for people trying to balance work, home, and a slew of holiday commitments, the holiday season may not be so jolly. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath, grab...
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Tips for Choosing a Charity This Holiday Season

During this time of year, we all need a reminder about the true spirit of the holidays — giving. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the consumerism of the holidays, giving back is a great way to bring some balance into your...
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How Not to Break the Bank This Holiday Season with Holiday Budgeting

5 Ways Holiday Budgeting Can Maximize Your Budget for the Holidays The holidays are almost here. It's time to get ready for festive parties, family gatherings, and...financial stress? Hold up, let's scratch that last one. The holidays should be a...
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David Cowles, BankSouth Receives Lifetime Service Award from Community Bankers Association of Georgia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Miller VP, Marketing BankSouth [email protected] (770) 709-6785 GREENSBORO, Ga. – David Cowles, Executive Vice President and COO of BankSouth was recognized recently by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) for...
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