“Banking, more than anything else, is stewardship.” With that message, Susan Moss, Planters & Citizens Bank, began her term as GBA’s 138th chairman at the GBA Annual Meeting. She encouraged bankers to stay engaged in advocacy and keep serving their customers, and communities.
Bank leaders are sharing insights on growth, innovation, talent and navigating uncertainty during the CEO Panel at the 2026 GBA Annual Meeting. A timely discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of banking in Georgia.
Kicking off the 2026 GBA Annual Meeting at Sea Island with Ryan Jackson of @ABABankers. Exploring the future of banking through the technologies reshaping our industry, with a focus on three game changers: Tokenization, AI and Open Data.
From small towns to growing communities, the impact of rural banking is everywhere. We loved bringing together bankers from across Georgia for this year’s Rural Development & Lending Conference to share ideas, build connections and keep moving our communities forward.
Congratulations to Boone Kennedy & Chandler Ray on completing their first year of the three-year Georgia Banking School educational program through the Graduate School of Banking. Their commitment to professional growth reflects our dedication to community banking excellence.
🎉 Congrats to Audrey Singh on one year with GBA!
As Senior Accountant, she has made an immediate impact with her professionalism, attention to detail, and team-first mindset. We’re grateful to have her as part of the GBA family!
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🚨Action needed: The Sen. Banking Committee is expected to vote on the Clarity Act this week containing a stablecoin loophole that could incentivize deposits to move out of banks. Urge Sens. Ossoff & Warnock to close the loophole before the bill advances:
https://t.co/7GN2Hce6UM
🎉 Congrats to Erin Howard on 20 years with GBA!
As our Member Services Coordinator, Erin supports the Public Deposit Collateral Pool Programs & GBA Retirement Services with incredible dedication.
Thank you, Erin, for all you do! #WorkAnniversary#GBAStaff#GeorgiaBankers
👏 Congrats to Alison Moreau, senior professional development manager, on 21 years with GBA! Known for her care and attention to detail, she leads key programs like Georgia Banking School and Ops/Tech. #TeamGBA#WorkAnniversary
Another GBA Bank Security Conference in the books! It was great to see Georgia bank security pros sharing strategies and staying ahead of evolving threats.
Special thanks to Gold Sponsor @acetechnollc
See all the photos on our Facebook page.
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🎉 Congrats to Kathy Friestad on 13 years with GBA! Known for her attention to detail and clipboard in hand, she keeps our signature events running smoothly. #TeamGBA#WorkAnniversary
We’re excited to welcome bank security professionals from across Georgia next week to the GBA Bank Security Conference at Jekyll Island.
Safe travels to those attending — we look forward to seeing you!
Special thanks to Gold Sponsor @acetechnollc
We’re excited to welcome Hunter Phillips to the Bank of Dudley team as our newest Mortgage Loan Originator! Hunter brings over five years of experience in the mortgage industry and a strong passion for helping individuals and families achieve their dream of homeownership.
👏 Congrats to Mary Wren, COO of the GBA Insurance Trust, on 2 years! Her leadership and analytical approach help keep operations strong and members well served. #TeamGBA#WorkAnniversary
🎉 Congrats to David Oliver, EVP and COO, on his 18th anniversary with GBA! David leads our education, member services and communications efforts and has been a steady leader for our team and our members over the years. Thank you for your service to Georgia’s banking industry!
Scenes from the 2026 Marketing Conference 📸
Creative ideas, fresh strategies and great connections in Savannah! Georgia’s bank marketers came together to share, learn and grow. We appreciate everyone who joined us and contributed to another impactful conference! #georgiabankers
Scenes from the 2026 HR Professionals Institute in Savannah 📸
From talent strategies to AI in HR, Georgia’s bank HR leaders came ready to learn and share. A special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Lemonade XLP for their support!
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@QNBTrust And Sean Hockenbery of @fms4banks led an insightful customer panel and focus group workshop chock full of takeaways members can use right away.
So much positive energy and helpful content at the GBA Marketing Conference in Savannah this week. Thanks to committee Chair Emily Doherty, Great Oaks Bank, and Vice Chair Beth James, @QNBTrust for their work in planning as well as sponsoring a creative custom hat making outing!
Please join us in congratulating Bridget Enfinger on her promotion to Personal Banker at our Donalsonville branch! 🎉
We are proud of Bridget and excited to see her continue to grow in her new role.
👏 Congratulations, Bridget!