Financial Wellness & Education

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...

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