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...s products or participate in regular “fashion talks” with the Atlanta team members. Watch Time 5:10 Atlanta Community – 2 How We Are Involved in the Atlanta Community Community involvement is a part of our values and commitment to our customers as a community bank. We’re not only your local bankers, we are also your neighbors. We care about what you care about, which means our volunteer efforts and donations go to the people and organizations that...
...ficer, she builds strong relationships with local businesses and community members to help them reach their goals. Sarah is actively involved in her community and currently serves as Vice Chairman on the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors, a board member on the Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Young Professional Advisory Board. Sarah is a graduate of Leadership Greene, Leadership Putnam, and the 2...
...h a son-in-law, Adam. They have a precious black pug named Pearl! They are members of Athens First United Methodist Church. In her free time, Lorie enjoys running and traveling – especially spending time at the beach and at their mountain home in Franklin, North Carolina. Contact Lorie today for your banking needs! What Lorie’s Customers Say About Her "Lorie was a pleasure to work with to set up our business account. She is very knowledgeable for...
...e two children: son, Taylor, and daughter, Caroline. Noah and Christin are members of Watkinsville First Baptist Church where they enjoy serving in the college ministry. In addition to investing in college students, Noah is a member of Rotary International and volunteers as a youth soccer coach with the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department. Noah enjoys gardening and playing soccer at the Athens YWCO. On fall Saturdays, you’ll find him bet...
...community banking because it allows him to work alongside local community members as their banking partner to support them as the local Savannah economy grows and changes. Being born and raised in the Savannah area, the historic town holds a special place in his life. In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and following his favorite sports teams. Luke Boyd – CTA Luke Boyd serves as a Business Development Officer & Consumer Lend...
...h account. Open Your Account Online View the Detailed Flyer Early Pay Team members typically get paid a day early when direct deposited into their BankSouth account. Free Complete Checking Fees are waived for our Complete Checking account. High-Yield Savings With checking account qualifications, team members have access to high-yield savings accounts. Loans with Discounted Rates and Fees From mortgage, home equity, bridge, construction and land lo...
...opportunity to see the results of their work first-hand. We encourage team members to always seek ways to make a direct impact in the communities where we live and work. If you are looking for a company that values community involvement and encourages its employees to make a difference, we invite you to consider joining our team. Our Community Impact: $200,000+ donated each year to support Children, Education, Health, Safety, Wildlife, and our LOC...
.... We have taken several steps to ensure only a very limited number of team members can access employee account activity. In addition, all employee loans are handled through secure channels with very limited access to employee data. Only select personnel have access to your information, providing you with secure and direct support for your account needs. Employee Banking – Confidential CTA We Are Dedicated to Your Privacy and Conve...
...can now enjoy one of the easiest ways to send money to friends and family members with Pay a Person. Through online banking and the BankSouth mobile app, customers can send one-time or recurring payments safely, easily, and quickly! Sign Up for Online Banking Log in Pay a Person – Pay Smarter Pay Smarter with BankSouth Pay a Person from BankSouth allows you to securely send money to people you know a smarter and safer way than the alternates out...
...with just one financial institution. How CDARS Works At BankSouth, we are members of the IntraFi® network, comprised of FDIC-insured financial institutions. When you invest your funds with BankSouth utilizing the CDARS service, your deposit is split into portions, each under the standard FDIC insurance maximum of $250,000. These portions are then placed into CDs across banks within the IntraFi® network. This allows you to access FDIC coverage fro...
...s products or participate in regular “fashion talks” with the Atlanta team members. Watch Time 5:10 Why BankSouth – Deirdra Cox – Journey Deirdra’s BankSouth Journey With 30+ years of CRA Community Development Banking and Affordable Housing lending experience, Deirdra Cox has made a massive impact in community and economic development. In 2016, she launched Community Sustainability Enterprise in Metro Atlanta. Her uncanny knack to forge impactful...
...ver 75 years later, BankSouth remains locally owned and managed with board members who have served for decades to make BankSouth the leading financial institution for people in the region and across the county. About – 3 What Happens When a Community Bank Specializes in Home Ownership What makes a community? People. People who live in a community. People who are invested in it. Who plan their future in it. We’re the community bank that specializes...
Building Construction – 2 Building a New Home? We help from the first conceptual drawing and blueprint through the foundation, framing, and finishing with our expert project management. We’ll ensure that you have the best construction loan financing solution to suit your needs and help guide you through every layer of detail as your home’s construction progresses. When you wrap up construction, your Relationship Manager will guide you into a perm...
...g together as a social organization. In 2003, a golf tournament began, and members began focusing on ways to raise funds to support fellow veterans. One of the early members discovered that in Fort Gordon in Augusta, they had developed a program to treat returning veterans from the Middle East. RVA was able to buy new equipment for them, including new computers and a van allowing them to travel and get reacquainted with the world. To this day, RVA...
With the New Year just around the corner, it’s time to take stock. Another gym resolution? Forget it. This year, resolve to get organized. All the gifts you’ll acquire over the holidays will need a place to live, and you’ve probably got plenty of items you can get rid of. No matter how big (or small) your house is, one thing people always seem to want is more storage. So, give the following ideas a try to maximize your space and head into 2018 fe...
...Karen served as an extremely effective Chair of our Asset Committee. Board members and others relied on Karen’s knowledge and integrity in leading this critical banking committee”, said Harold Reynolds, Chairman and CEO. “Her expertise and commitment to BankSouth has been inspiring, and she will be missed. I celebrate her well-earned retirement and wish her and her family the very best as they embark on this exciting new chapter.” Karen’s impact e...
...lans before they will approve a construction loan. Our home financing team members are experts in construction loans and are always willing to lend a helping hand. 6. What is the construction loan process? A construction loan is used to build or renovate a primary or secondary residence, purchase a lot or land for your home to be built on, or buy a lot with a pre-existing structure and tear it down and start over from scratch. To make this happen,...
...of Savannah Magazine holds a special significance being determined by the members of our community. This award reflects the trust and confidence our customers place in our ability to deliver unparalleled banking solutions and personal service. “We are truly honored and delighted to have been chosen as the Best Community Bank and Financial Institution by the readers of Savannah Magazine for the fourth consecutive year,” said Laura Moore, Savannah...
...and have two children – son, Taylor, and daughter, Caroline. They are both members of the Watkinsville First Baptist Church where they enjoy serving in the college ministry. In addition to investing in college students, Noah is a member of Rotary International and volunteers as a youth soccer coach with the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department. He also enjoys gardening and playing soccer at the Athens YWCO. Stop by the Watkinsville Branch...
...ur services or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our helpful team members. We’re here to help you succeed on your financial journey. Harnessing the Power of Debit Cards and Online Bill Pay for Effective Money Management The evolution of digital banking has revolutionized the way we manage our finances. Two significant components of this digital transformation are debit cards and online bill pay services. At BankSouth, we've designed these...
...ions. The school provides a well-balanced curriculum featuring UGA faculty members, veteran bankers and other industry experts and specialists. “For 64 years, this school has been a highly effective resource for developing the leadership talents of Georgia bankers,” said Georgia Banking School Board Chair Darron Burnette, Mortgage Division president, Synovus Bank. “It is common for graduates of the program to go on to become senior executives and...
Georgia Trend magazine recently caught up with one of our esteemed members of our Savannah Board of Advisors, Kay Ford, to gain insights into what she has been up to lately. Kay Ford is the former Chief Banking Officer for BankSouth. She joined after retiring from SunTrust, where she was a senior executive in the Savannah area. Following her retirement from BankSouth, Kay remains an active member of the community where she serves as Chair of the...
...ne from government officials, tech support representatives, or even family members that are in need of money right away — with the help of deepfake AI software, voices can now be matched to that of your friends and loved ones. Scammers use a variety of communication methods from phone calls, emails, text messages, to direct messages on social media. The messages are often convincing to cause you to act quickly, leading you to share personal inform...
...Mayor,” says Bogardus. “I look forward to working with my fellow committee members to drive meaningful development projects that will benefit our community to ensure a bright future.” BankSouth congratulates Susan Bogardus on this significant achievement and looks forward to the positive impact her leadership will bring to the TAD Committee and the broader community. For more information about Watkinsville-Athens Market President, Susan Bogardus,...
...wledge from UGA to his work and benefited from the mentorship of the other members of the RPA team. Sedat learned the importance of innovative thinking and technical proficiency, which he plans to use in the future. Mason, our Loan Servicing Intern who is a recent University of Georgia graduate and former part-time Teller at our BankSouth Watkinsville branch, focused on maintaining loans, booking new loans, and handling construction draws. He gain...
.... We’re excited to share this opportunity with our customers and community members as a small token of appreciation for your support. Where: Any BankSouth branch When: Thursday, February 27th, Friday, February 28th Time: 11am to 1pm Locate Your Closest Branch Whether you’re an avid gardener, a homeowner looking to add charm to your landscape, or someone who wants to make a positive impact on the environment, this is a great opportunity to plant...
...nd install multiple ATMs across the HMGMA campus, providing Hyundai’s team members (Meta Pros) with convenient access to banking services and home lending options via BankSouth Mortgage. This collaboration reflects both organizations’ commitment to supporting employees, investing in local communities, and delivering exceptional service. “This partnership is an honor and a milestone,” said Harold Reynolds, Chairman and CEO of BankSouth. “Supporting...
....” Mike insists that he “didn’t do much” on the board—but his fellow board members would say otherwise. In moments of challenge, he was often the voice of clarity and calm. “This is probably the way we ought to do this,” he’d say, drawing on years of leadership in industries where high stakes and fast decisions were the norm. He watched proudly as BankSouth accelerated its Savannah market presence, calling it a “breaking point” where he knew the b...
...’s voice recording to use it later to call the victim’s friends and family members to scam them into sending money. The scammers pretend to be a bank or government agency representative and ask for personal information, threaten legal action for unpaid debts or pretend to be a family member or friend in distress. This is all done by a thief using a voice clone. To protect oneself from this scam, individuals must be cautious and suspicious of unsol...
...leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, students, families, and community members. We know you have a lot of banking options, and we are thankful that each of our customers continue to trust BankSouth as their primary bank of choice. Special Message From Our Chairman and CEO, Harold Reynolds If you’re interested in becoming a BankSouth customer, learn more about our personal and business banking solutions. BankSouth is a Community Bank That’s Her...
...ions. The school provides a well-balanced curriculum featuring UGA faculty members, veteran bankers and other industry experts and specialists. As a lender, Victoria provides financing solutions for lot purchases, new construction and residential real estate in the Lake Oconee area, including her own community of Madison, Georgia. Victoria Morris Completes Georgia Banking School FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2021 MEDIA CO...
...ts that 90% of elder financial abuse is committed by a senior’s own family members or someone they know. Elder financial abuse most frequently occurs when a family member or caregiver has gained control of a senior’s money and assets and are using those assets for their own benefit instead of the benefit of the senior. Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud Since every U.S. citizen over the age of 65 qualifies for Medicare, health insura...
...it independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry. The mission of the three-year school is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business. Each year, students participate in over 40 hours of classroom instruction. “We are very pro...
...ions. The school provides a well-balanced curriculum featuring UGA faculty members, veteran bankers and other industry experts and specialists. “We are excited for Victoria’s success in this reputable program and are eager to support her as she begins her final year,” said Karen Watson, BankSouth Market President. “The tools and skills she develops at the Georgia Banking School directly impacts the ideal banking experience BankSouth works to provi...
