Customer Spotlights

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...

MIDDLE GEORGIA (April 27, 2021) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce that Briley Edwards and Amie Jones have joined our banking team. Briley has been hired as Vice President, Senior Credit Analyst and will work in our Cordele office. Amie has been hired as Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager and will work in our Perry Office. Briley brings 17 years of banking experience and a background in commercial underwriting, commercial lending, and loan review to Planters First...

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 Mini Dixie Donuts on your One Year Anniversary! Kristina Gibbs, Warner Robins, Market President comments, “Mini...

Dan Duchnowski from Planters First Bank on "How COVID has changed the way community banks approach marketing and digital banking." Link to iTunes Link to Spotify

MIDDLE GEORGIA (April 5, 2021) - Planters First Bank is excited to announce the launch of its new website and improved Checking accounts on April 5th. The new website features a fresh new look and easy access to important features and content. The website's specific changes include easier and more convenient access to multiple banking portals such as online banking, credit cards as well as reaching our Solution Center. It also features a quick link to Video Banking and Planters Perks offered...

Planters First Bank is excited to annouce website improvements and new features coming April 5, 2021: New website address, www.bankplanters.com 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 digital banking services We hope you take some time to browse our new site after launch and learn more about what Planters First Bank can offer.

Update Posted: March 22, 2021 Subject Line: 2021 Economic Impact Payment According to the IRS, the next batch of checks and debit cards are being mailed the week of March 22nd. Please continue to use the Get My Payment tool on the IRS website to track you stimulus payment. EIP Checks/Cards. Be on the lookout for paper checks that may be presented from the next round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP). IRS announced yesterday the next batch of checks and debit cards are being mailed...

We're a bank in the business of growing businesses. Each quarter, Planters 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 Evan Acres for being named 2020 Business Man of the Year during the 2020 Annual Awards hosted by The Perry Chamber. Evan Acres is the owner of...

Hometown: Homerville, Ga --- Clinch County Tell us a little bit about your family: Those close to me know I'm compassionate about my family and my Planters Bank team. The older I get, I tend to show that side more and more. My son, William came into the world 4 years ago with tremendous concerns after having a stroke in utero. Thanks to the power of prayers, God healed the damage. My daughter, Julia came 2 years later. Julia is the typical daddy’s girl and William is mama’s boy....

We're a bank in the business of growing businesses. Planters 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. About Southern Bridle Farms: Southern Bridle Farms includes two premier locations in Perry, GA for weddings, receptions, or special events. These properties...