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  • GBA Compliance School

    Beginners, advanced compliance pros and even alumni will get the tools to build or refresh their bank's compliance management program at this year's school April 27 - May 2.

  • 2025 GBA Annual Meeting

    Registration is now open for our Annual Meeting June 13-15 at the The Omni Boston Hotel at Seaport.

  • Marketing Conference & Video AI Workshop

    Join us March 19-21 on Jekyll Island for the state’s premier in-person bank marketing training and networking event

  • Leadership Conference

    Registration will open soon for GBA's next Leadership Conference July 14-16 at the Omni Amelia Island.

  • HR Professionals Institute

    Join us March 19-21 on Jekyll Island for the state’s premier in-person bank human resources IT training and networking event

  • Georgia Banking School

    Take the next step in your banking career, April 27 - May 2 in Athens—develop your leadership skills and build lasting industry connections.

Education
& Training

In-Person and Virtual Offerings
Through GBA-U, career bankers at any level can find an educational experience to fit their needs. Check out our career development program.

GBA
e-Bulletin

Feb. 14, 2025
General Assembly nears the halfway point, interchange bill returns, bill raising vendor compensation drops, opposition to debanking bill continues, national banking news roundup, and more.

GBA-U
Edge

February 2025
GBA University offers training opportunities for career bankers at all levels and areas of expertise. See upcoming in-person and online training opportunities in the current edition here.

Legislative
Update

Feb. 14, 2025
Published weekly when the Georgia General Assembly is in session, this is the most comprehensive guide to banking issues in play at the Gold Dome. See the most recent edition here.

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Member Profile

Jessie Ledford, AVP, human Resources and marketing director at Rabun County Bank, knows that HR professionals aren’t always the most popular people in the office, but she embraces her role as an advocate for employees. She recalls working with an employee who had a terminal illness but was reluctant to take time off. “We had many conversations about life and what is truly important,” she said. After the employee died, her spouse thanked Ledford, sharing that their conversations had given him more time with his wife. “It was humbling to me, as well as a reminder that I am here to always listen,” she reflected.

The vice chair of GBA's Human Resources Committee, Ledford says a key lesson she carries with her is the value of self-reflection, a concept instilled by an early mentor. “You cannot truly grow as a leader until you have the self-awareness of your own obstacles,” she said, noting that she often finds herself repeating that advice now. Despite being naturally shy, she continually pushes herself into leadership roles—proving that growth often comes from stepping outside of one’s comfort zone. Read her full profile here.

See the archive of GBA Profiles here.

We are Now a Proud Co-Owner in the Compliance Alliance

Compliance Alliance is a subscription-based regulatory and consumer compliance advisory service with tools, hotlines, and document reviews. Learn more about their unlimited, all-inclusive membership for services that can benefit all areas of a bank, from the Board Room to the Front Line. GBA Members can join a live demo and receive a free 48-hr trial.