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Advocacy

Advocacy

GBA’s advocacy team represents the banking industry at the state and federal levels, working to shape policy and regulatory actions that benefit banks and communities. Stay informed and get involved to ensure a strong future for Georgia banking.

Our Advocacy Efforts

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Community

Community

GBA helps banking professionals collaborate with peers, share ideas, and strengthen their organizations. Boards, committees, roundtables, peer groups, and social media are just some of the opportunities to connect and grow.

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Education

Education

Through GBA, career bankers at any level can find an educational experience to fit their needs in person or virtually. Check out our Calendar of Events for your career development.

Calendar Of Events

GBA NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GBA Bulletin

APRIL | 18 | 2025

GBA backs ACRE Act in budget reconciliation push, help shape our message in D.C. – what’s on your mind?, CFPB backs down on credit card late fee rule, and more stories this week.

GBA Bulletin

APRIL | 11 | 2025

Georgia bankers in DC for ABA Washington Summit, Stripe latest to seek Georgia MALPB charter, CFPB plans new rulemaking for small business data collection, and more stories this week.

Staff Profile – Cameron Sapp

APRIL | 10 | 2025

Get to know one of the key people behind the scenes at GBA—Cameron Sapp, our accounting and operations administrator.

Legislative Update

APRIL | 8 | 2025

Member engagement drives successful session as legislature adjourns sine die, Intangible Recording Tax Bill heads to Governor, debanking legislation fails to advance but still in play next year, and more updates in this wrap-up of the 2025 Legislative Session.

Legislative Update

APRIL | 4 | 2025

Georgia General Assembly wraps first year of 2025-2026 biennium, Intangible Recording Tax Bill heads to governor, debanking legislation fails to advance but still in play next year, and more updates this week.

GBA Bulletin

APRIL | 4 | 2025

General Assembly update: wrapping up the 2025 session, D.C. roundup, five reasons to join 2025 Georgia Banking Compensation Survey, free Financial Literacy Month resources, and more stories this week.

GBA Edge

APRIL | 1 | 2025

Hotel deadline April 10 for Rural Development and Lending Conference, Leadership Conference now open for registration, still time to enroll for next session of the GBA Compliance School, and more opportunities in this month's edition.

GBA Bulletin

MARCH | 28 | 2025

Overdraft rule overturned by Senate, FNB South tops S&P Global 2024 Southeast community bank rankings, Susan Moss appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's CDIAC, Sam Drennen featured on ABA Fraudcast, and more stories this week.

Legislative Update

MARCH | 28 | 2025

Sine die scheduled for April 4, third party litigation financing bill sees action in both chambers, and more updates this week.

GBA Bulletin

MARCH | 21 | 2025

Debanking Bill reintroduced, Bowman gets nod as Fed vice chair nominee, USDA launches $10 billion Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), executive order puts CDFI funding at risk, and more stories this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Omni Amelia Island

Leadership Conference

July 14-16 | The Omni Amelia Island, FL

Learn, share and connect with your fellow up-and-coming bank leaders at this special event.

All Upcoming Events

GBA Career Solutions:

Recruit, Retain, and Develop Top Talent

GBA Career Solutions is here to support both banks and bankers. Employers can post job openings and connect with qualified candidates, while job seekers can explore new career opportunities. With resources like our job bank and insights into banking careers, we make finding the right match easier than ever.

Explore Opportunities

GBA Insurance and Retirement Solutions:

Designed For Bankers, By Bankers

Protect your team with GBA's trusted health, life, and retirement plans. Since 1965, GBA Insurance Trust has provided high-quality, cost-effective benefits tailored for banks. Our retirement services, established in the 1970s, offer flexible pension and 401(k) plans to fit banks of any size. Both programs are run by bankers with a focus on service—not profit—ensuring the best care and support for your employees.

Learn More About Our Plans