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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...

As summer comes to a close, it is time to start getting the kids ready for a new school year. Parents will begin shopping for all the materials their child will need to have a successful school year and be prepared to start learning on day one. Here are a few tips to help parents & students prepare: 1. Attire Eyeglasses: Did you know that your Planters Perks and Planters Premium personal checking account can save you money on eye and medical prescriptions? Save even more money on...

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...