BankSouth will be observing the Christmas and New Year’s holidays with adjusted hours.
We will close at 12pm on Christmas Eve, and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Mortgage

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For over ten years, BankSouth has helped thousands of families finance their homes.  We know how daunting this may be, but we take the worry and hassle out of the process.

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Watkinsville-Athens

Hours of Operation

Lobby Hours

Mon
9:00a - 4:30p
Tue
9:00a - 4:30p
Wed
9:00a - 4:30p
Thu
9:00a - 4:30p
Fri
9:00a - 5:00p
Sat
9:00a - 12:00p
Sun
Closed

Drive Through Hours

Mon
8:00a - 5:00p
Tue
8:00a - 5:00p
Wed
8:00a - 5:00p
Thu
8:00a - 5:00p
Fri
8:00a - 5:30p
Sat
8:30a - 12:00p
Sun
Closed

 

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Your Trusted Bank in Watkinsville and Athens, GA

Watkinsville-Oconee County is a growing small town neighboring Athens, Georgia — home of the University of Georgia and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Ranked as one of the Best Places to Live by Niche, the community is flourishing with growing families and small businesses. What we and our neighbors in Watkinsville and Athens love most about the area is the close-knit hometown feeling, with quick access to entertainment in the lively city of Athens.

As a community bank serving in this area for many years, BankSouth has been one of the best banks in Watkinsville, building strong, trusted relationships with families, business owners, and community leaders in both Oconee County and Athens. Our Watkinsville branch specializes in personal lending, commercial lending, and construction loans, offering customized financial solutions to help our neighbors grow and succeed.

We’ve joined in the efforts of so many local organizations like the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, Athens Chamber of Commerce, Extra Special People, our public and private schools, ACTS, The University of North Georgia Oconee Campus and many more to continue to help enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.

As your banking partner in Watkinsville and Athens, you can ensure that your values are our values as we commit to promoting opportunities through our banking and mortgage services to our neighbors in Watkinsville and Athens.

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Meet The Team

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Mandy Free

Retail Branch Manager

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Madison Chambers

Portfolio Manager

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Luke Wyatt

Universal Banker

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Connor Williams

Universal Banker

How We’re Involved in Watkinsville and Athens

Community involvement is an integral part of our customer experience. As a community bank, we’re able to know what’s important to our customers and work with our friends and neighbors to make a difference in our daily lives. We are frequently seen outside our Watkinsville branch in the community. As part of our outreach efforts, we support local schools, participate in special events, and meet with our customers wherever they are.

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Banking and Mortgage Specialists in Watkinsville and Athens

Our banking and mortgage teams in Watkinsville and Athens partner daily to make sure the families in our area experience a full banking and lending experience in order to achieve your vision for living and doing business in Watkinsville and Athens, Georgia. Whether you’re a growing family building a home, a retiring couple downsizing, or a small business owner growing your business, our goal is to provide a seamless financial services experience where our focus is to help you meet your financial goals at every phase of your life.

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Work With a Banker in Watkinsville and Athens

Let our experienced bankers and lenders in the Watkinsville and Athens area help you meet your banking and homeownership goals.

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