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Allied Esports and Simon announced that the Mall of Georgia, located in Buford, Georgia, will host the companies’ initial esports venue, according to a press release. The upcoming Mall of Georgia location as well as future locations will become key components of the Simon Cup. MORE
(The Paypers) Georgia has plans to boost the ecommerce industry of the country by launching one of its biggest electronic commerce platforms in May 2018 MORE
Data breaches Earnings Interest rates Commercial lending Credit cards Consumer banking Cyber security William Rogers, Jr SunTrust GeorgiaThe news of the data breach cast a shadow over relatively strong first-quarter earnings for the Atlanta bank. MORE
The Georgia bank's operating costs rose in the fourth quarter, but executives sought to assure shareholders that investments will produce revenue growth in the long run. Earnings Revenue and expenses Recruiting Georgia MORE
The additions come as the Georgia regional looks to maintain momentum in commercial lending. Regional banks Recruiting Affordable housing MORE
State Bank Financial in Atlanta has agreed to buy NBG Bancorp in Athens, Ga. breaking_news community-banking ga m-a dealmaking-strategy MORE
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The meetings also support the mission of the CBA which is the preservation and development of local, independent community banks in Georgia as well as the philosophy of hometown banking. MORE
Now, a new legislative battle is waging in the state of Georgia. Reports in Online Athens on Monday (July 16) highlighted the Georgia General Assembly’s passage of legislation that bans insurance providers from requiring medical service practitioners to accept virtual cards without another option of receiving payment. “Interest companies were charing us 3 to 5 percent,” he told the publication, a statement echoed by the Medical Association of Georgia. MORE
(The Paypers) Trulioo has announced it is now able to verify customers in Bahrain, Georgia, Iceland and Qatar through GlobalGateway, its marketplace of identity data and services MORE
Community banking Recruiting C-suite GeorgiaJim McLemore has a new job just three months after orchestrating MidSouth's sale to Hancock Whitney. MORE
million in funding ATLANTA (April, 11, 2016): A year after launching an accelerator program focused on helping entrepreneurs in Georgia’s growing financial. 8 startups in program have already raised $16.8 MORE
(The Paypers) Bank of Georgia Group has announced that its bank subsidiary, JSC Bank of Georgia, has signed a one-year USD 50 mln trade finance facility with Citi MORE
With more than 70 percent of all transactions going through Georgia fintech companies, it’s no surprise that the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) annual FinTech South event continues to grow in size and influence, but seeing Georgia Governor Brian Kemp address more than 1500 attendees in the building that just recently hosted global, high profile events like the MLS Cup, NCAA Football National Championship and the Super Bowl illustrates just how far it’s come. Industry Events MORE
Community banking Growth strategies Commercial lending Tennessee GeorgiaTerry Turner at Pinnacle Financial says big banks in the city, including Truist Financial and Wells Fargo, are "vulnerable" to new competitors. MORE
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This is not Coke’s first dabbling in coffee beans, either, as the company has a coffee business in Japan, via Georgia Coffee. Partnerships / Acquisitions Coca Cola coffee brands costa georgia coffee james quincey mergers and acquisitions News starbucks whitbreadA coffeehouse chain acquisition generated a bit of buzz for Coca-Cola on Friday (Aug. The company said it will buy Costa, a coffee chain, for $5.1 billion. MORE
But the retailer is now testing a delivery service with employees at a store in Georgia, Reuters reported. A spokesperson for Walmart told Reuters that the retailer did conclude its first delivery experiment in 2018, but that the company is “encouraged by what we’re seeing” at its store in Georgia. After announcing an experimental plan last year for store employees to deliver online orders following their shifts for extra pay, Walmart has since retreated from the original pilot. MORE
The Mississippi company will also top $4 billion in assets when it buys Southwest Georgia Financial. Community banking M&A Growth strategies Mississippi Georgia MORE
William Mills Agency (WMA), the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, announced today a $10,000 donation to the ALS Association of Georgia. About The ALS Association Georgia Chapter. MORE
(The Paypers) As digital transformation has become the new norm for banks, Giorgi Kintsurashvili, Digital Banking Innovations Manager at Bank of Georgia talks about the bank’s innovative banking products and services MORE
State Bank Financial in Atlanta has agreed to buy S Bankshares in Glennville, Ga. breaking_news community-banking m-a ga dealmaking-strategy MORE
(The Paypers) Bitfury and the Republic of Georgia's National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR) have teamed up to design and pilot a blockchain land-titling project MORE
The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance closed the $21.4 million-asset Woodbury Banking Company on Friday, marking this year's fourth bank failure. breaking_news community-banking fdic law-regulation MORE
The entire state of Georgia. State Of Georgia. Amazon Acquia Labs Alexa Alexa Skills Alexa Skills Kit connected devices data privacy Frightful Five Georgia GeorgiaGov GeorgiaGov Interactive Imaginuity Imaginuity Community Connect Los Angeles News Retail Texas University Park voice activationAmazon’s Alexa is overqualified for ordering a pizza or a Lyft, so a few pioneering cities are putting her to work on more complex and publicly beneficial tasks. MORE
million in cash for the $184 million-asset Independence Bank of Georgia in Braselton. The $685 million-asset Pinnacle Financial in Elberton, Ga., said in a press release Friday that it will pay $32.8 breaking_news community-banking dealmaking-strategy MORE
Community banking De novo institutions Capital GeorgiaOrganizers have applied to form Craft Bank. If successful, the bank would become the third to open in the Atlanta area in recent years. MORE
(The Paypers) JCB International and Bank of Georgia have announced that Bank of Georgia has started to accept JCB cards across the country MORE
UniPAY (Georgia), and MoneyMatch (Malaysia). Blockchain APi Solution Exchange4Free FairFX James Hickman ledger technology MoneyMatch RationalFX Republic of Georgia Ripple RippleNet UniPay What's Hot xViaRipple has announced that five new customers across Europe and Asia will use xVia to power payments over RippleNet, its blockchain network. The companies partnering with Ripple are FairFX (U.K.), RationalFX (U.K.), Exchange4Free (U.K.), MORE
Carlyle Group has liquidated its remaining stake in Brand Group Holdings in Lawrenceville, Ga. breaking_news dealmaking-strategy community-banking MORE
It is undeniable that the world is more connected than ever. While language, culture, history, and many other factors still separate people, the tightly interwoven economies of nearly every nation on Earth has created an atmosphere of mutual cooperation and international interest that is MORE
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against Georgia fuel card firm FLEETCOR , alleging that it bilked customers out of millions of dollars in hidden fees, a charge the company denies, according to reports on Monday (Jan. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. MORE
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Bitcoin ATM network Coinsource on Thursday installed 20 new bitcoin ATMs in the Peach State. Of the 20 machines, 18 are in Atlanta and the other two are in Athens. The ATMs come as demand for the cryptocurrency in the region is on a rise, the company said. MORE
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Community banking M&A Growth strategies Tennessee GeorgiaThe Tennessee company said that Rob Garcia will be in charge of building a commercial banking team in the city. MORE
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The meetings also support the mission of the CBA which is the preservation and development of local, independent community banks in Georgia as well as the philosophy of hometown banking. MORE
Community banking Revenue and expenses Credit quality Texas GeorgiaPaul Murphy took full responsibility for a recent spike in charge-offs at the Houston company. His challenge in 2020 is keeping credit issues in check. MORE
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JANUARY 13, 2020
Allied Esports and Simon announced that the Mall of Georgia, located in Buford, Georgia, will host the companies’ initial esports venue, according to a press release. The upcoming Mall of Georgia location as well as future locations will become key components of the Simon Cup.
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APRIL 3, 2019
The Georgia Institute of Technology confirmed that it suffered a data breach that has exposed the personal information of 1.3 “A central Georgia Tech database was accessed by an unknown outside entity.
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DECEMBER 18, 2019
The Mississippi company will also top $4 billion in assets when it buys Southwest Georgia Financial. Community banking M&A Growth strategies Mississippi Georgia
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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Community banking Recruiting C-suite GeorgiaJim McLemore has a new job just three months after orchestrating MidSouth's sale to Hancock Whitney.
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DECEMBER 1, 2017
Bitcoin ATM network Coinsource on Thursday installed 20 new bitcoin ATMs in the Peach State. Of the 20 machines, 18 are in Atlanta and the other two are in Athens. The ATMs come as demand for the cryptocurrency in the region is on a rise, the company said.
William Mills
AUGUST 30, 2017
William Mills Agency (WMA), the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, announced today a $10,000 donation to the ALS Association of Georgia. About The ALS Association Georgia Chapter.
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JULY 30, 2018
But the retailer is now testing a delivery service with employees at a store in Georgia, Reuters reported. A spokesperson for Walmart told Reuters that the retailer did conclude its first delivery experiment in 2018, but that the company is “encouraged by what we’re seeing” at its store in Georgia. After announcing an experimental plan last year for store employees to deliver online orders following their shifts for extra pay, Walmart has since retreated from the original pilot.
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JULY 1, 2016
million in cash for the $184 million-asset Independence Bank of Georgia in Braselton. The $685 million-asset Pinnacle Financial in Elberton, Ga., said in a press release Friday that it will pay $32.8 breaking_news community-banking dealmaking-strategy
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MAY 17, 2018
– Co ntent centered on ‘Disrupting and Delivering a Better Customer Experience’ by focusing on what’s happening next in fintech – Atlanta is a leader in transactions, a processing powerhouse, and home to global fintech companies and start-ups, which makes it the ideal city to host the Technology Association of Georgia ’s (TAG) first annual FinTech South conference. Blog Industry Events fintech fintech south TAG fintech ADVANCE awards Technology Association of Georgia
American Banker
JANUARY 24, 2020
The Georgia bank's operating costs rose in the fourth quarter, but executives sought to assure shareholders that investments will produce revenue growth in the long run. Earnings Revenue and expenses Recruiting Georgia
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AUGUST 9, 2019
Carousel Innovation Strategy Payments Premium Coastal Credit Union Cornerstone Advisors Georgia's Own Credit Union Payrailz Teachers Credit Union VenmoAs credit unions look to improve their technology on smaller budgets, one solution is to band together and pool assets.
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MAY 19, 2016
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The meetings also support the mission of the CBA which is the preservation and development of local, independent community banks in Georgia as well as the philosophy of hometown banking.
William Mills
MAY 19, 2016
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The meetings also support the mission of the CBA which is the preservation and development of local, independent community banks in Georgia as well as the philosophy of hometown banking.
American Banker
JANUARY 22, 2020
Community banking Growth strategies Commercial lending Tennessee GeorgiaTerry Turner at Pinnacle Financial says big banks in the city, including Truist Financial and Wells Fargo, are "vulnerable" to new competitors.
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APRIL 16, 2016
million in funding ATLANTA (April, 11, 2016): A year after launching an accelerator program focused on helping entrepreneurs in Georgia’s growing financial. 8 startups in program have already raised $16.8
American Banker
AUGUST 19, 2016
The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance closed the $21.4 million-asset Woodbury Banking Company on Friday, marking this year's fourth bank failure. breaking_news community-banking fdic law-regulation
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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Community banking M&A Growth strategies Tennessee GeorgiaThe Tennessee company said that Rob Garcia will be in charge of building a commercial banking team in the city.
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JANUARY 20, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against Georgia fuel card firm FLEETCOR , alleging that it bilked customers out of millions of dollars in hidden fees, a charge the company denies, according to reports on Monday (Jan. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
(The Paypers) Georgia has plans to boost the ecommerce industry of the country by launching one of its biggest electronic commerce platforms in May 2018
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DECEMBER 2, 2016
Carlyle Group has liquidated its remaining stake in Brand Group Holdings in Lawrenceville, Ga. breaking_news dealmaking-strategy community-banking
American Banker
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Community banking Revenue and expenses Credit quality Texas GeorgiaPaul Murphy took full responsibility for a recent spike in charge-offs at the Houston company. His challenge in 2020 is keeping credit issues in check.
American Banker
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Community banking De novo institutions Capital GeorgiaOrganizers have applied to form Craft Bank. If successful, the bank would become the third to open in the Atlanta area in recent years.
American Banker
MAY 19, 2016
State Bank Financial in Atlanta has agreed to buy S Bankshares in Glennville, Ga. breaking_news community-banking m-a ga dealmaking-strategy
The Paypers
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
(The Paypers) JCB International and Bank of Georgia have announced that Bank of Georgia has started to accept JCB cards across the country
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APRIL 5, 2016
State Bank Financial in Atlanta has agreed to buy NBG Bancorp in Athens, Ga. breaking_news community-banking ga m-a dealmaking-strategy
The Paypers
AUGUST 14, 2019
(The Paypers) Bank of Georgia Group has announced that its bank subsidiary, JSC Bank of Georgia, has signed a one-year USD 50 mln trade finance facility with Citi
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JUNE 20, 2017
It is undeniable that the world is more connected than ever. While language, culture, history, and many other factors still separate people, the tightly interwoven economies of nearly every nation on Earth has created an atmosphere of mutual cooperation and international interest that is
The Paypers
APRIL 21, 2019
(The Paypers) As digital transformation has become the new norm for banks, Giorgi Kintsurashvili, Digital Banking Innovations Manager at Bank of Georgia talks about the bank’s innovative banking products and services
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APRIL 30, 2018
UniPAY (Georgia), and MoneyMatch (Malaysia). Blockchain APi Solution Exchange4Free FairFX James Hickman ledger technology MoneyMatch RationalFX Republic of Georgia Ripple RippleNet UniPay What's Hot xViaRipple has announced that five new customers across Europe and Asia will use xVia to power payments over RippleNet, its blockchain network. The companies partnering with Ripple are FairFX (U.K.), RationalFX (U.K.), Exchange4Free (U.K.),
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FEBRUARY 10, 2020
The additions come as the Georgia regional looks to maintain momentum in commercial lending. Regional banks Recruiting Affordable housing
The Paypers
JULY 10, 2019
(The Paypers) Trulioo has announced it is now able to verify customers in Bahrain, Georgia, Iceland and Qatar through GlobalGateway, its marketplace of identity data and services
PYMNTS
JULY 17, 2018
Now, a new legislative battle is waging in the state of Georgia. Reports in Online Athens on Monday (July 16) highlighted the Georgia General Assembly’s passage of legislation that bans insurance providers from requiring medical service practitioners to accept virtual cards without another option of receiving payment. “Interest companies were charing us 3 to 5 percent,” he told the publication, a statement echoed by the Medical Association of Georgia.
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AUGUST 11, 2017
The entire state of Georgia. State Of Georgia. Amazon Acquia Labs Alexa Alexa Skills Alexa Skills Kit connected devices data privacy Frightful Five Georgia GeorgiaGov GeorgiaGov Interactive Imaginuity Imaginuity Community Connect Los Angeles News Retail Texas University Park voice activationAmazon’s Alexa is overqualified for ordering a pizza or a Lyft, so a few pioneering cities are putting her to work on more complex and publicly beneficial tasks.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 31, 2018
This is not Coke’s first dabbling in coffee beans, either, as the company has a coffee business in Japan, via Georgia Coffee. Partnerships / Acquisitions Coca Cola coffee brands costa georgia coffee james quincey mergers and acquisitions News starbucks whitbreadA coffeehouse chain acquisition generated a bit of buzz for Coca-Cola on Friday (Aug. The company said it will buy Costa, a coffee chain, for $5.1 billion.
The Paypers
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
(The Paypers) Bitfury and the Republic of Georgia's National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR) have teamed up to design and pilot a blockchain land-titling project
Payments Source
JANUARY 15, 2019
Retailers Point-of-sale Payment processing Visa New York Georgia FranceVisa is working with handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff to debut a global program to fuel networking among women business owners, while also connecting them to companies in the Visa ecosystem such as Square and Yelp.
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APRIL 20, 2018
Data breaches Earnings Interest rates Commercial lending Credit cards Consumer banking Cyber security William Rogers, Jr SunTrust GeorgiaThe news of the data breach cast a shadow over relatively strong first-quarter earnings for the Atlanta bank.
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