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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! ...

In partnership with the National Association of Counties, the National Flag Foundation, Planters First Bank in Hawkinsville, Georgia has installed a flag retirement box, at no cost to the county, at 105 Commerce St Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in the box. “This centrally-located drop-off provides convenience while respecting our national symbol,” said Bobbie Clemons, bank representiative for this local initiative. “The...

Eli Tinsley, President, Planters First Bank, Cordele, was elected to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) as a Member at Large. Nominations for the 2021-22 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual Convention, held June 2- 6 at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. His term began June 7, 2021. CBA was founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers to protect the political interests of locally owned...

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. With relationships built on trust, we’ll help you plan for your family, your business and your life – today, tomorrow and for generations to come. All of us at Planters First Bank would like to congratulate The Grill in Hawkinsville for their hamburger “THE FULL MONTE” being named 2021...

MIDDLE GEORGIA (June 2021) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Jamie Langham to Regional President in Bibb County. Jamie will report directly to the banks President and Chief Banking Officer, Eli Tinsley. Jamie Langham, Regional President Jamie joined Planters First Bank in November 2018 as the Vice President of Commercial Lending and in August 2020 was promoted to lead the Macon area as the Market President. Prior to joining Planters Bank, Jamie...

How One Community Bank is Reinventing Itself for Future Relevance By Steve Cocheo, Executive Editor at The Financial Brand This article was originally published on May 27, 2021. All content © 2021 by The Financial Brand and may not be reproduced by any means without permission. Smaller banks aren't just up against fintechs and neobanks. They're going head-to-head with the bank or credit union across the street and direct banks. and they're doing this while trying to be a 'jack...

It’s that time of the year again! We are humbled to be nominated again this year for Best Financial Institution. This is a great way to show your support for all of your favorite local businesses! You can vote once per day through June 6th! Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your vote for Planters First Bank for Best Financial Institution! Click one (or both) of the links below to vote for your favorite business in the Macon and Warner Robins...

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. Check out our latest commercial with Greg Turton from Southern FiberWorx. Greg and the Southern FiberWorx team is adding great value in Crisp County, GA and surrounding areas. About Southern FiberWorx: Southern Fiber Worx is a Fiber Optic Internet Service Provider specializing in...

It was our honor and a true pleasure to serve and treat so many friendly faces today at our Cordele Banking Center’s Customer Appreciation Day! All of us here at Planters First Bank are proud of our 125-year banking legacy and are even more excited about our future. We are always looking for ways to make your community banking experience the best it can be! Give us the opportunity to show you why banking with us makes sense. Click here to view more pictures from this event.

April 2021 (Moultrie) – South Georgia recognized 32 committed leaders who are dedicated to the economic success and welfare of the region last week with the graduation of the most recent class of South GeorgiaLEADS. The 2020-2021 class represents 14 counties of the 21-county region and are united in a shared desire to the future growth of Southwest Georgia. Among this group of graduates is Rusty Slade, EVP Chief Information Officer of Planters First Bank. Slade has dedicated 20+ years...