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    The Georgia Bankers Association is the premier resource for Georgia’s banks, providing advocacy, education, and industry support. Through professional development, strategic services, and a unified voice in policy, GBA empowers members to succeed and strengthen their communities.

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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

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.

GBA Bulletin

MARCH | 14 | 2025

Ask your member of Congress to support ACRE, White House signals intent to nominate Bowman as Fed Vice Chair, community bank CEOs optimistic, fraud trends in U.S. highlight need for vigilance, and more stories this week.

Legislative Update

MARCH | 14 | 2025

Intangible recording tax bill moves through Senate Finance Committee, bill raising vendor compensation assigned to Senate Finance Committee, housekeeping bill headed to governor’s desk for signature, and more updates this week.

Member Profile – Briana Williams

MARCH | 7 | 2025

Community Relations Officer at Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. Briana Williams’ journey into banking began with a friend's encouragement, but it quickly became a passion that shaped her career.

GBA Bulletin

MARCH | 7 | 2025

Southeast economy grows modestly as loan demand holds steady, flurry of helpful federal regulatory and legislative actions, regulatory scrutiny of reputational risk focus of federal bill, and more stories this week.

Legislative Update

MARCH | 7 | 2025

Crossover Day stretches into the night, GBA-opposed debanking bill fails on senate floor, bill lengthening loan term for intangible recording tax exemption passes the house, and more updates this week.

Georgia Banking Update

MARCH | 1 | 2025

See the latest Georgia banking industry stats and important issues being monitored by the Georgia Bankers Association.

GBA Edge

MARCH | 1 | 2025

Inaugural Operations & Technology Peer Group Meeting now open for registration, last chance to join us for HR and Marketing Conferences, Annual Meeting registration now open, and more opportunities in this month's edition.

Legislative Update

FEB | 7 | 2025

Pace is picking up in the General Assembly, committee moves Department of Banking annual housekeeping bill, GBA provides legislative update to Leadership Bulloch, and more updates this week.

GBA Edge

FEB | 1 | 2025

Hotel deadlines approaching for HR and Marketing Conferences, virtual commercial lending training coming up soon, registration now open for Rural Development and Lending Conference, and more opportunities in this month's edition.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GBA Compliance School

April 27 – May 2, 2025 | UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

Choose the level that fits your needs: Year 1, Year 2, or new ACE Track exclusively for alumni.

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