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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sine die scheduled for April 4, third party litigation financing bill sees action in both chambers, and more updates this week.
MARCH | 21 | 2025
Georgia State Senator Brandon Beach named U.S. Treasurer, debanking bill reintroduced, civil litigation reform bill headed to governor’s desk after long week of debate, and more updates this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See the latest Georgia banking industry stats and important issues being monitored by the Georgia Bankers Association.
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.
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.
JAN | 10 | 2025
Ag Committee meets, Georgia General Assembly to convene Jan. 13, Georgia House study committee on interchange releases final report, estimated economic assistance payment amounts, and more stories this week.
OCT | 10 | 2024
As our members make efforts to prepare and recover from storms, here’s a list of preparedness and response resources to help you stay informed and take action to protect your teams, customers and communities.
APRIL | 25 | 2024
With GBA’s new Knowledge Hub, you can easily browse thought leadership content and other resources from GBA Strategic Partners, Associate Members and others serving the banking industry.