News & Alerts

We have exciting news for you as we enhance our technology and systems. Our goal is to continue earning your business and meeting your needs. To do that, we need to keep improving. That’s why we are upgrading our systems to make your banking experience with us even better. Here’s a quick look at some of the changes to expect on Tuesday, May 28, 2019; and, don’t forget to save the date: Online Banking & Bill Pay Consumer and Business Online Banking and Bill Pay are getting a new,...

We’re making improvements to PFB's online banking — helping you stay connected to your money, with added convenience and confidence. You’ll notice: Whether you access online banking from a desktop, tablet or smartphone — the experience will adapt to your device —and include touch-enabled capabilities. An optimized experience Improved navigation and functionality Our new, more intuitive navigation and design will provide simpler access to key features, making it faster...

The Macon Civic Club 2019 Show, Turn on Your Lovelight, broke the record for most money ever raised at over $421,000. The show this year was an overwhelming success, and patrons enjoyed song, dance and comedy amidst a spectacular set, colorful costumes and sensational music from Macon Civic Club orchestra. PFB Regional President, David Wilson, was the Show Chairman for this year’s show and would like to thank our community for all of its support by attending, sponsoring and donating so...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) is pleased to announce that Kay Watson has been promoted to Senior Vice President / CFO. Watson has 32 years of banking experience. Commenting on her promotion Watson mentioned, “Working in all aspects of the bank except lending has helped me develop a good understanding of the bank as a whole; that and a great mentor made stepping into the CFO role a reality in 2016.” She is a member of First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville and is also very active...

Planters First Bank has raised $25,000 for the American Cancer Society with the help of local residents, businesses and the Discover® Community Cares initiative powered by the Discover® Global Network. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. They provide everything from emotional support to the latest cancer information for those who have been touched by cancer. They fund and...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) is pleased to announce that Eli Tinsley has been named the bank’s new Executive Vice President. Tinsley has 21 years of banking experience. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned his degree in Agricultural Economics. He is a member of First Baptist Church, member and Past President of the Cordele Lions Club, Executive Board Member and Past Chairman of Crisp County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Cordele-Crisp Tourism Division,...

Text messages are becoming the primary way for people to interact with businesses, in fact, texting is the single most used feature on a smartphone. Today's scammers have taken to targeting victims via Short Message Service (SMS) text message scams in addition to traditional email-based phishing attacks. SMS Phishing, or Smishing, is becoming a common method to steal data or install malware on your smartphone. Most phishing scams try to take advantage of natural human emotions of fear or...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) is pleased to announce that Jamie Langham has joined the Macon Banking Team as Vice President Commerical Lending. Jamie is a graduate of Macon State College and also played professional baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and college football. His favorite thing to do is spending time with his wife Laura and three-year-old daughter Emmy. Jamie brings extensive commercial banking experience from both the banks and credit...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Louis Steve Bridges as President and CEO. “I am honored and excited to begin my role as President and CEO of PFB,” said Bridges. “We have a firm foundation and are well-positioned for continued growth and success. PFB has been a great place to work for the past 13 years and I look forward to serving our customers, employees and shareholders as we move forward.” Bridges began his banking career at...

Rusty Slade, Group Vice President and Director of Information Technology of PFB, is among the 185 bankers receiving graduation diplomas on June 1, 2018 from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. This three-year program provides courses covering all aspects of banking, economics and related subjects. Students traveled from twenty-two states and Mexico to participate in this session. Sponsored by 15 southern state bankers’ associations in cooperation with the...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) announced that it has recently upgraded its website. The newly upgraded website features many improvements, including the following: A vibrant and fresh new look Responsive design that is viewable on any device (desktop, phone or tablet) Easy navigation that allows our customers to better access our services Ability to access PFB’s newsletters and to have them delivered to your inbox Access to our blog and alert...

We are launching an exciting new debit card program that combines PFB’s commitment to superior service for our customers with innovative offerings that only Discover® can bring. During a phased rollout, over the next few months, we will issue the new PFB debit card powered by Discover Debit, Discover’s signature debit program. Designed with you in mind. Do more with the new Discover Debit card. No hidden fees Faster than checks, safer than cash Tighter control of your...