Moultrie, GA – Cole Pitts, Moultrie Market President at First National Bank, is among the 159 bankers who received their graduation diplomas on May 29, 2026, from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. This rigorous three-year program provides comprehensive courses covering all aspects of banking, economics, and related subjects. Students traveled from eighteen states and Mexico to participate in this session. "I am grateful to First National Bank for investing in...

ATLANTA, Ga., (April 30, 2026) – Colquitt County Commissioner Marc DeMott was recently elected to serve as President of the 2026 - 2027 Board of Managers for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). DeMott was sworn in by Rep. Chas Cannon, who also serves as Colquitt County Administrator, during the Installation and Awards Luncheon at this year’s ACCG Annual Conference in Chatham County. "We are excited to welcome our newly installed Board of Managers, a group of...

Moultrie, GA – First National Bank is pleased to announce that TJ Smith has joined the team as a Credit Analyst in the Moultrie Bank. A Moultrie native, Smith is a 2015 graduate of Colquitt County High School and part of the 2014 State Championship team. He went on to attend the University of Arkansas, where he was a defensive lineman for the Razorbacks football team and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 2018. Following his collegiate career, Smith spent five years in...

Leesburg, GA – First National Bank is thrilled to announce that Phil Franklin has joined the bank as Senior Relationship Manager in its Leesburg office. Phil brings over 45+ years of banking experience in the Albany and Leesburg markets. In his role, he will focus on business development and market growth while also providing strategic direction for the Bank. A native of Albany, Phil graduated from Albany High School before earning his degree in Business Administration from Georgia...

First National Bank is proud to announce the recent promotion of Heather Ramer to Banking Officer and BSA Officer. Heather joined First National Bank in 2024 with over 13 years of banking experience. In her role, Heather leads one of the most critical functions within the bank. As the BSA Officer, she spearheads the first line of defense in detecting and preventing fraud, identifying bad actors, and protecting our customers—especially vulnerable seniors—from financial harm. Her...

Bainbridge, GA — President & CEO Brad Barber announced today that the Bank recently hired Karen T. Boyd as the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer. Boyd officially joined the First National Bank leadership team on October 1, 2025, as a Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. As the Chief Financial Officer, Boyd is responsible for overseeing all financial areas of the Bank, providing strategic direction, and leadership to support continued growth. Boyd began her...

Moultrie, GA — First National Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Marc DeMott to Executive Vice President and his appointment to the Bank’s Board of Directors. Marc has served as the Market President for the past five years. Marc has been instrumental in leading the team, developing the market, and strengthening relationships within the community. In his new role, Marc will focus more on business development opportunities for the Bank while continuing to provide strategic...

Moultrie, GA — First National Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Cole Pitts to Market President. In his new role, Pitts will lead the Moultrie team, continue to develop the market, and expand the team as the Bank continues to grow. He will also serve as a member of the Bank’s Senior Management Team. Cole joined First National Bank in December 2020 as an Assistant Vice President and Lender for the Moultrie Market. Born and raised in Moultrie, he graduated from Colquitt County...

BAINBRIDGE, GA (May 16, 2025) – First National Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Beth Hamilton to Vice President. In this expanded role, Hamilton will continue to lead the Bank’s compliance program and serve as Audit Manager, overseeing internal audit functions to ensure regulatory adherence and operational integrity. Hamilton joined First National Bank in July 2023 and brought with her more than seven years of banking experience. Since joining the team, she has played an...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLQUITT COUNTY COMMISSIONER MARC DEMOTT TO SERVE AS ACCG FIRST VICE PRESIDENT ATLANTA, Ga., (May 1, 2025) – Colquitt County Commissioner Marc DeMott was recently elected to serve as First Vice President of the 2025 - 2026 Board of Managers for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). DeMott was sworn in by Rodney Bullard, CEO of The Same House, during the Installation and Awards Luncheon at this year’s ACCG Annual Conference in...

Christian Carlee Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter Destin, Fla., April 14 – During the Destin Chamber’s April 11 Business Before Hours sponsored by CRC Data Technologies, Christian Carlee, Market President with First National Bank, was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership...

Bainbridge, GA — First National Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of three team members: Taylor Digby, Beth Hamilton, and Stephanie Ivey. These promotions recognize each individual's commitment, expertise, and contributions to the bank’s success and are a testament to First National Bank’s commitment to fostering talent within the organization. Taylor Digby has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Taylor joined the bank earlier this year as the Operations Manager....