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....

Bainbridge, GA – First National Bank is thrilled to announce that Bert Hines, Bainbridge Market President, has been named to the Leadership Georgia Class of 2025! Joining sixty-three outstanding leaders from across Georgia, Bert will participate in this prestigious program, designed to empower emerging leaders from every corner of our state. Through five intensive programs, participants will engage with Georgia's most critical challenges, collaborating on solutions that benefit...

First National Bank is excited to announce that Lee Hatcher has joined their team as the Marketing Associate in our Bainbridge location. Ms. Hatcher is a proud graduate of Bainbridge High School and Valdosta State University, where she received her bachelor's degree in marketing. She will be a great asset to the First National Bank team with her knowledge and experience in marketing and communications. "I am thrilled to be a part of the amazing team at First National Bank. Being a part...

Bainbridge, GA—The First National Bank Board of Directors recently elected Dr. Roger Mills as Chairman. Roger has served on the Board since 2004 as Vice Chairman. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the Bank's strategic direction and goals. He succeeds Charles Whittaker, who recently retired after two decades of exceptional service as Chairman. Roger has been an instrumental part of First National Bank's growth and development from its early days. His extensive...

Miramar Beach, FL — First National Bank is proud to announce Christian Carlee as the new Market President for Miramar Beach. With 20 years of banking experience in the market, most recently with Trustmark Bank. Christian is dedicated to building professional relationships and supporting his clients' financial growth. As a Destin native Christian's deep involvement in the community is evident through his roles as Chairman of the Destin Chamber of Commerce, Immediate Past President of...

Shea Campbell with First National Bank in Bainbridge has graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 3 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel in Athens, GA. During the three-year program, graduates complete an annual one-week residence session at the University of Georgia in Athens and home study problems between sessions. The school provides a well-balanced curriculum featuring UGA faculty members, veteran bankers, and...

Bainbridge, GA – Bert Hines, Bainbridge Market President at First National Bank, is among the 152 bankers who received their graduation diplomas on May 31, 2024, 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 incredibly thankful to First National Bank...

ATLANTA – Brad E. Barber, president and CEO of First National Bank, Bainbridge, has been elected by his peers to serve as Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA). "Brad is a distinguished leader in Georgia’s banking community, known for his extensive experience and commitment to excellence,” said Joe Brannen, GBA president and CEO. “His deep understanding of our industry and longtime GBA involvement make him the ideal person to lead our association as the 136th chairman....

LEESBURG — First National Bank has announced its expansion into the Leesburg market. The bank will have a full-service location open later this summer. The office will be located at 1559 U.S. Highway 19 South in Leesburg. “First National Bank has had banking relationships in the Leesburg area for years," Brad Barber, the bank CEO and a native of Leesburg, said. "We believe the market area is primed for a new community bank. The First National Bank office will provide our customers and...