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banksouth names susan bogardus market president in watkinsville ga

BankSouth Names Susan Bogardus as Market President in Watkinsville, Georgia

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2023 Media Contact: Bryce McCuin, Marketing Manager [email protected] WATKINSVILLE, GA March 14, 2023 — BankSouth is pleased to announce that Susan Bogardus has been named as Market President for our Watkinsville market. Susan brings with her...
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How to Take Advantage of High-Yield Checking Accounts and Make the Most Out of Your Money

If you're looking to make the most out of your money, a high-yield checking account can be an excellent tool. With higher interest rates and lower fees, these accounts offer a way to earn more while still having access to...
Personal
renovating vs building a new home

Renovating vs Building a New Home in Georgia

Are you looking to make your dream home a reality this year but aren’t sure whether to build new or renovate? It’s an important decision and one that will affect the outcome of your project. Luckily, BankSouth is here to...
Personal
what to know about taking out a lot loan in georgia

Everything You Need to Know About Taking Out a Land Loan

When you're looking for a place to build your dream home, the options can be endless. However, sometimes the best option is to purchase a plot of land and build from scratch. This process can look dazzling, but it's important...
Personal
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The Best Money Saving Tips to Help Grow Your Savings

Saving money can seem like a daunting task, especially if you're living paycheck to paycheck. But don't worry - with a little bit of effort and discipline, you can learn how to save money each month. Here are seven simple...
Personal
renovation tips and suggestions

7 Tips for Renovating Your Home

Renovations can be fun and exciting, but they also require careful planning and preparation. Here are some tips from an interior designer to help you avoid costly mistakes and stress while offering ways to save money in the process. We...
Personal
what to do with extra money

Unsure of What to Do With Your Extra Money? We Have Some Ideas!

Have you been working to save money and now have extra funds set aside? If so, you may be wondering what you should do with the extra money you have saved. You may be thinking of using the funds to...
Personal
online bill pay, person to person payments, external transfers

Upgrades in Online Banking and the App: Pay Bills, Pay a Person, and External Transfers

We’ve made it even easier to pay bills and transfer money in online banking and the BankSouth mobile app. You’re a busybody, with a lot going on — whether it’s keeping track of activities with your children or grandchildren, working...
News , Personal , Small Business
cybersecurity awareness month blog

Why Cybersecurity is Important

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s always a good idea to stay aware of the best ways to keep yourself and your personal information protected from online scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), they received 2.8 million fraud reports...
Personal , Small Business
voted Savannah's best community bank and financial institution in 2022

Voted Savannah’s Best Community Bank in 2022 – Third Year in a Row

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2023 Media Contact: Neil Hediger, VP - Director of Marketing and Digital Banking [email protected] SAVANNAH, GA September 1, 2022 - Today, for the third year in a row, BankSouth's Savannah branch has been voted Best...
News , Personal , Small Business
teaching gen z about money management

7 Ways to Help Gen Z Become More Financially Literate

We all hope to provide younger generations with the education and skills they'll need in life, and financial literacy is a part of this. There are things we can do to teach concepts related to money - modeling and discussing...
Personal

BankSouth Mortgage’s Kim Nelson Named as one of HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence

ATLANTA, GA – BankSouth Mortgage, which operates 13 offices across the Southeast, announces their CEO Kim Nelson has been named one of HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence. The Women of Influence list recognizes trailblazing women who have earned significant leadership positions...
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What Is a Construction Loan?

Dreaming of building your custom home, but don’t know where to start? The building process is already stressful enough without having to think about the type of loan you need or how to manage the complex construction process and withdrawal...
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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...
Personal

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...
Personal
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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...
Personal

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...
Fraud Prevention , Personal
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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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