Preserving History, Embracing Innovation, and Supporting the Community Moultrie, GA – November 20, 2023 – First National Bank is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Drive-Thru Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Monday, November 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. First National Bank's commitment to Moultrie dates back to June 2021 when it officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown. The new Drive-Thru ITMs, strategically positioned...

ATLANTA – Brad E. Barber, President & CEO of First National Bank, Bainbridge, has been elected by his peers to serve as Chairman-Elect of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA). “Brad is a successful career banker who is well respected by his peers from around the state,” said Kim Wilson, GBA Chairman and President and CEO of OneSouth Bank in Macon. “His extensive experience and unwavering passion for our industry will be a valuable asset to the association.” Barber has a...

Shea Campbell with First National Bank in Bainbridge attended the 2023 on-campus session of the Georgia Banking School as a second-year student. Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the Georgia Bankers Association. The purpose of the school is to prepare bank managers to effectively and profitably serve their hometowns by developing a thorough understanding of banking practices, regulations, and management principles. During the course...

Cole Pitts with First National Bank of Moultrie recently graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place on May 5 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens, Ga. Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the Georgia Bankers Association. The purpose of the school is to prepare bank managers to effectively and profitably serve their hometowns by developing a thorough understanding of...

First National Bank recently appointed a new member to the First National Bank Board of Directors. Joining the First National Bank Board of Directors is Keenan Adams. “Our newest Board member embodies the community spirit and brings extensive community business knowledge to the table. We are very fortunate to have Keenan join our team, “ said Brad E. Barber, President & CEO. Keenan Adams is a lifelong resident of Bainbridge and Decatur County. He is a 2011 graduate of Bainbridge High...

ATLANTA – Stephen Whittaker, senior vice president, and Chief Credit Officer at First National Bank in Bainbridge, has been elected by his peers in south Georgia to serve a three-year term on the Leadership GBA Board of Directors. Leadership GBA supports the advancement of career bankers by providing leadership development training, serving as a forum through which career bankers can network and exchange ideas, and promoting industry advocacy activities at the local, state, and federal...