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September may be back to school for many families, but did you know it’s also College Savings Month? If you haven’t started saving for college yet, this is a great time to start and make a game plan. Why Save for College? Saving for college reduces student loan debt. Every dollar you save is about a dollar less your child will have to borrow. Every dollar you borrow will cost about two dollars by the time you repay the debt. College savings increases flexibility in...

We're a bank in the business of growing businesses. Each quarter, Planters First Bank recognizes customers who have chosen to partner with us to help make their business goals a reality. Customer service isn't an afterthought; it's at the core of everything we do. Our goal is to help you succeed - because when you succeed, we succeed. Congratulations to Culver's of Macon, GA on your grand opening! “I’m excited to bring ButterBurgers and frozen custard to Macon,” said...

Planters First Bank is proud to announce the 2021-2022 September Teacher Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools. This spotlight program is held in conjunction with the Pulaski County School System through their nomination and directional process on choosing the educator for the monthly spotlight that will run from September through April of each school year. Congratulations, Christine Cromer, for being selected as this month’s Teacher Spotlight! Christine Cromer is a teacher at...

Branch Transformation—Merging Technology, Retail Space and Personal Service As banks strive to adapt to evolving customer expectations and technology, branch transformation becomes increasingly important to offering an efficient and engaging environment. The Community Bankers Association of Georgia asked several of their partner firms to share what they are seeing in the field, as well as trends and the journey to dialogue banking. The orginal article was featured in the...

Good stewards of wealth Business View Magazine interviews representatives of Planters First Bank for our focus on Community Banks in Georgia. This article was originally published on September 10, 2021. VIEW THE ARTICLE ON BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VIEW THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS FEATURE Planters First Bank is the eighth oldest financial institution in Georgia. Founded in 1896, with headquarters in Cordele, they currently operate eight full-service locations throughout the...

Planters First Bank’s leadership team is made up of experienced and local professionals ready to get to know you, your family, and your business. We believe in volunteering, making an impact, leaving the world just a little bit better than we found it. And we don’t hesitate to celebrate the accomplishments of our employees, customers, and community members—because it energizes all parties. Congratulations to Robins Air Force Base as they celebrate their 80th anniversary...

We are excited to announce our 2021 Debit & Win It Sweepstakes. Use your Planters First Bank Discover® Debit card between August 1 and December 31 to be automatically entered to win monthly prizes. You’ll receive one entry for every purchase made with your Planters First Bank Discover debit card during the associated promotional period- it’s that simple! For more information, click here to see Official Rules. August – Five winners will recieve $100 each; click to learn...

Planters First Bank’s leadership team is made up of experienced and local professionals ready to get to know you, your family, and your business. We believe in volunteering, making an impact, leaving the world just a little bit better than we found it. And we don’t hesitate to celebrate the accomplishments of our employees, customers, and community members—because it energizes all parties. Congratulations to Hayley Connor, for your second Emmy win! Planters First Bank is proud of...

Our leadership team is made up of experienced and local professionals ready to get to know you, your family, and your business. We use a dedicated approach to become not simply your bank, but your partner. Stuckey's Corporation who is known for their roadside stores & iconic pecan log rolls was recently featured in our Customer Stories Series. Planters First Bank is proud to feature Stuckey’s Corporation in their latest commercial, which are shown on Channel 13 WMAZ, through...

Stuckey’s who is known for their roadside stores, iconic pecan log rolls, and most recently their GA manufacturing plant is the latest customer of Planters First Bank to be featured in our commercials which are shown on Channel 13 WMAZ, through streaming services such as Sling and Tubi, and through local online advertising. Thanks to Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s and RG Lamar, President of Stuckey’s the company is making a resurgence and has selected Planters First Bank to be...

Marketing Smarter on a Community Bank Budget By Dan Duchnowski, Chief Marketing Officer/Chief Deposit Officer at Planters First Bank This article was originally published on August 4, 2021. All content © 2021 by The Financial Brand and may not be reproduced by any means without permission. Community financial institution marketers often lack the budgets and decision making role that CMOs in larger institutions enjoy. But there are ways to partner with other functions in the...

Use your Planters First Bank Discover® Student Debit card August 1- August 31, and every purchase will count as an entry to win one of five $100 prizes - it’s that simple! For more information, click here to see Official Rules. Click here to learn more about Discover Debit Program. Don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay informed of monthly prizes and opportunities to win. We thank you for being a valued Discover Debit cardholder and wish you good luck! ...