Media Room

The Georgia Bankers Association serves as a resource for journalists about Georgia banking and the banking industry in general. We are responsive and respectful of deadlines, so please contact us if we can be of assistance with a story.

GBA Media Contacts

Tripp Cofield
GBA President and CEO
617.909.9530

David Oliver
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
404.420.2036

Katina Weiss
Marketing & Communications Manager
404.420.2021


GBA Press Releases

2024

Cofield Named Georgia Bankers Association Leader

Leadership Transition Announced at Georgia Bankers Association

2023

GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

2022

Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors

McLanahan Elected as 133rd Chairman

GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

Georgia’s Banks Post Strong 2021 Results

2021

Georgia’s Banks Continue Earnings Momentum in Third Quarter - Q3 Performance Summary

Georgia Businesses Unite to Push Back on Proposed IRS Reporting Requirement

Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid Second Quarter - Q2 Performance Summary

Flatt Elected 132nd Chairman

GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid First Quarter - Q1 Performance Summary

Georgia’s Banks Post Gains in Loans, Deposits, Assets for 2020

2020

Georgia’s Banks Post Gains in Loans, Deposits, Assets - Q3 Performance Summary

Loans, Deposits, Employment up at Georgia’s Banks - Q2 Performance Summary

Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors

Georgia Lenders Funnel $14.3 Billion to Small Businesses

GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

$14.1 Billion in Loans approved for 113,000+ Georgia Small Businesses

Georgia’s Banks Customizing Solutions to Help Small Businesses

GBA Statement on Updated Guidance: Press Release

Banking Industry Awaiting Final Rules and Guidance Regarding Paycheck Protection Program

Joint Statement: Georgia Financial Institutions Proactive on Coronavirus

Georgia Bank Earnings Grew by 18.6% in 2019