Bainbridge, GA, January 10, 2023] – First National Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team, Joshua Rathel, an accomplished Credit Analyst with over a decade of experience in banking and commercial underwriting. Joshua is a proud graduate of Miller County High School and Georgia Southern University, where he honed his skills and knowledge. With over ten years of dedicated service in community banks and Farm Credit, Joshua has built a robust background in credit...

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...