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-RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT- Joey Bloodworth

Please help us congratulate Joey Bloodworth on his retirement! After 45 years of marking the lives of bank customers and members of Planters First Bank, Joey Bloodworth announced his retirement on March 25, 2022, his last day of work will be Thursday, March 31st. The bank and the Board of Directors wish Joey the best of all things as he enters retirement, and extend their heartfelt thanks for his many years of service with Planters First Bank. “We in Hawkinsville have really...



NOTICE : HB 1302 Tax Refund

Governor Brian P. Kemp signed House Bill 1302 on March 23, 2022, providing a tax refund to all eligible Georgia taxpayers. "When government takes in more than it needs, I believe those dollars should be returned to the taxpayer, because that is your money - not the government's," said Governor Kemp. "In Georgia, we are taking swift action to lessen the impact of the federal administration's disastrous policies that have driven record-high inflation over the last year by putting...



2021-2022 March Teacher Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools

Planters First Bank is proud to announce the 2021-2022 March 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, Mindy Curtis, for being selected as this month’s Teacher Spotlight! Mindy Curtis, a 7th-grade math teacher was...



Announcing Tim Powers as Regional President, Crisp & Dooly counties.

Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Powers as Regional President, Crisp & Dooly counties. Tim Powers, Regional President Tim has 24+ years of progressive banking experience and most recently worked at Bank of Tennessee as a Commercial Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Bank of TN, Tim worked at Ameris Bank in Moultrie GA as Market President. Other positions held throughout his career include Private Client Manager at US Trust (Bank of America), and Private...



Spring cleaning your finances doesn't have to be a chore!

With Planters First Bank Online & Mobile Banking, you can organize and clean up your finances with these easy steps! From your desktop or your mobile device, you can manage your finances and start working on achieving your financial goals this spring. Check out these simple steps to help organize and spring clean your finances: Review your financial goals: Are you planning to buy a new car or a home this year? Our Online & Mobile Banking can help you reach your...



Planters First Bank Announces New Branch in Warner Robins, GA

Warner Robins, GA (March 1, 2022) – Planters First Bank’s Board of Directors, officers, and staff are excited to announce the groundbreaking of an all-new, state-of-the-art branch office in Warner Robins, Georgia, which occurred on February 28, 2022. Located on a one-acre lot off Houston Lake Road, the new 3,000 square foot branch office makes Planters First Bank’s services more accessible to the marketplace while reflecting and continuing the bank’s commitment to customer service...



Andy Thomas

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. Our goal is to help you succeed - because when you succeed, we succeed. Congratulations Andy...



National AAP Recognition Day

On February 8, 2022, Nacha and the Payments Associations honored more than 4,500 Accredited ACH Professionals as part of National AAP Recognition Day. This day highlights the importance of AAP accreditation, as well as celebrates the achievements and contributions of AAPs nationwide. We are fortunate to have our own Accredited ACH Professional at Planters First Bank. We would like to give a special shout-out to Tracy NeSmith for this distinguished accreditation. As an accredited ACH...



2021-2022 February Teacher Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools

Planters First Bank is proud to announce the 2021-2022 February 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, Kara Turk, for being selected as this month’s Teacher Spotlight! Kara Turk is a third-grade teacher at Pulaski...



Acres & Oak Kitchen

Check out what people are saying about Planters First Bank. 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. Click here to learn more about Planters First Bank. Evan Acres, Owner of Acres & Oak Kitchen recently commented on LinkedIn, “You cannot do it alone! Growing a small business or simply growing yourself is impossible...



Warning Signs of a Romance Scam

It’s well known that people online aren’t always as they appear. However, tens of thousands of internet users fall victim to online romance scams each year, and it can happen to anyone. These scams can be incredibly convincing and are increasingly found across dating sites and social media platforms. Bad actors are very good at appealing to victims’ emotions and feigning personal connections, with the intention of stealing large sums of money and personal information. Luckily, there...



Free security monitoring powered by Experian®

There’s no shortage of ways your private information can end up being exposed. But when it comes to fighting fraud, you’re not alone. Enroll in your free security alerts today, a new service for all personal checking account holders who use their Planters First Bank Discover Debit card. These benefits include: Dark Web Monitoring —Scans the dark web and notifies you if your personal information has been exposed. Credit Monitoring —Detects and alerts you of suspicious...



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