Member Spotlight 1/22/2025

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Justin Fabus has joined Signature Bank of Georgia, Sandy Springs, as Vice President and Client Center Engagement Manager.  

Kyle Phelps has been promoted to President of Emerging Markets at Colony Bank in Tallahassee, FL. 

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Jill Timms has joined River City Bank, Rome, as a Senior Personal Banker and Treasury Management Specialist.

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Jacob Bragg has joined the River City Bank, Rome, as a Universal Banker.

Abby Goodwin, Vice President of Commercial Banking, Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company, Savannah, was named Lender of the Year by the Small Business Assistance Corporation.


Cinthya Frenchko has joined Planters First Bank, Hawkinsville, as a teller.

Brittny Hammock has joined Commercial Banking Company, Valdosta, as a Mortgage Loan Officer.

Matt Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to Senior Vice President at Durden Banking Company, Twin City.


Pineland Bank, Alma, was named 2024 Best Bank of Camden County, and Michelle Meyer was voted Best Teller in Camden County by the Tribune & Georgian for the second consecutive year.

Chief Innovation Officer at Colony Bank Christian Ruppe, and CBA Innovation Committee Co-Chair, talks about recent changes made to the Colony Bank app and website with Metro Atlanta CEO.

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Rabun County Bank, Clayton, announces several promotions:

  • Allyson Jones promoted to Assistant Vice President & Cornelia Branch Manager
  • Ashley Downs promoted to Banking Officer & Loan Officer
  • Lisa Bonnette promoted to CSR supervisor
  • Fredda Beck promoted to Vice President & Dillard Branch Manager
  • Jennifer Chastain promoted to Senior Vice President & Loan Operations Manager
  • Karen Franklin promoted to Vice President/Loan Officer
  • Lorrie Gregoire promoted to Vice President, Credit Administrator
  • Samantha Reid promoted to Banking Officer, Head Teller.

Georgia Banking Company, Atlanta, was the presenting sponsor for the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2025 Economic Outlook event. 


Southern States Bank, Rockmart, was named Best Bank in Polk County in the Polk County Standard Journal’s annual Best of Polk awards.