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2025-03-21
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Ross Mynatt, CEO, Craft Bank
Georgia banks are leading the way on S&P Global Market Intelligence's 2024 list of Top Southeast Community Banks.
S&P Global Market Intelligence recently released their list of the best-performing community banks with assets below $10 billion in the US Southeast region.
Congratulations to Georgia-based FNB South in Alma, Ga. for being ranked #1 on their list!
This analysis included 702 banks across the Southeastern states of: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Georgia-based banks dominated the Southeast region in the rankings, with 24 banks in the top 50 in 2024.
Congratulations to Georgia’s community banks for their continued strength and leadership. Their dedication to supporting local businesses, fostering economic growth, and serving their communities is a testament to their positive impact across the state.
Check out the Georgia-based banks that ranked in the top 50 in 2024.
• FNB South, Alma, GA (#1)
• Wheeler County State Bank, Alamo, GA (#3)
• First National Bank of Waynesboro, Waynesboro, GA (#4)
• First National Community Bank, Chatsworth, GA (#6)
• Durden Banking Co. Inc., Chatsworth, GA (#7)
• Classic City Bank, Athens, GA (#9)
• First State Bank of Blakely, Blakely, GA (#12)
• Magnolia State Bank, Eastman, GA (#13)
• SunMark Community Bank, Perry, GA (#15)
• Douglas National Bank, Douglas, GA (#16)
• Thomasville National Bank, Thomasville, GA (#17)
• First IC Bank, Doraville, GA (#19)
• Northeast Georgia Bank, Lavonia, GA (#21)
• State Bank of Cochran, Cochran, GA (#26)
• Embassy National Bank, Lawrenceville, GA (#28)
• Citizens Bank of Cochran, Cochran, GA (#30)
• Citizens Bank of Swainsboro, Swainsboro, GA (#31)
• Craft Bank, Atlanta, GA (#32)
• Community Bank of Georgia, Baxley, GA (#33)
• Security State Bank, McRae-Helena, GA (#39)
• Farmers State Bank, Lincolnton, GA (#42)
• Trust Bank, Lenox, GA (#46)
• United Bank, Zebulon, GA (#47)
• Commercial Bank, Crawford, GA (#49)