Originally from Atlanta, the Herreras decided to retire at Lake Oconee more than two decades ago. Back then, they hopped in with both feet when they purchased their lot and started daydreaming about the day they would break ground and eventually move into their forever home. Well, that day came throughout the course of 2020 and 2021. Read about the Herrera family’s construction and lending experience and how BankSouth was there every step of the way.
Aline and Thomas Spears were on a vacation at Lake Oconee from their home state of Florida a few years back. The couple absolutely fell in love with the Greensboro and Lake Oconee, Ga. area and they decided to make it their home. So the couple decided to purchase a home to live in and remodel as the construction of their new home started. Continue reading about their special story and the different ways BankSouth supported them through the process of becoming locals to Lake Oconee.