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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. He has served as president and CEO of $365 million-asset Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., now part of Bank of America, before moving to Griffin, Ga.,

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What’s Next For PPP: A Banker, An SMB And A FinTech CEO Weigh In

PYMNTS

But for all the complexity, confusion and ongoing questions, Walker Insurance Agency CEO Larry Walker III said the PPP is an incredibly important contribution to the economy at large and community banks are absolutely critical in making that contribution possible.

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Investor group to buy Georgia Banking Company

American Banker

who ran Brand Banking when it was sold to Renasant, also plans to raise $150 million to expand the seller's products and services. Bartow Morgan Jr.,

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Organizers plan new bank in Georgia

American Banker

A former market president for State Bank Financial would serve as CEO of the proposed Classic City Bank.

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This Bank Structured a Creative Deal to Work Around Reg Order

American Banker

Ameris Bancorp in Georgia wanted to buy a premium-finance business but settled for a joint venture, blessed by its regulators, after being flagged for insufficient Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

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Bank Planned in Market Once Known as Industry's 'Ring of Death'

American Banker

Pacific Metro Bank would cater to Chinese-Americans around Atlanta. The application process is worth watching since the group is seeking the first Georgia charter in seven years and would be based in a market where more than 90 banks have failed since 2007.

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2015 Edition

Jeff For Banks

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. What a ride! #3.