GBA Advocacy

The Georgia Bankers Association represents the banking industry before the Georgia General Assembly, the U.S. Congress and various state and federal regulatory agencies.

GBA Regulatory and Legislative Priorities

  • To promote the general welfare and usefulness of banking and the preservation of a sound banking system.
  • Support policy and regulatory actions that enable lending and foster job creation.
  • Remove excessive regulation and other barriers to serving families, businesses and our hometowns.
  • Advocate for continued charter choice and a level playing field with non-bank financial services providers.

Follow the links at left to learn more about the issues and the association's positions.

Georgia Election Resources

Campaigns and Resources

  • Why Credit Unions should be taxed - Facts, figures and messages to help us make the case to end credit unions' outdated tax exemption.
  • Take Action - Secure American Opportunity, ABA's grassroots advocacy tool allows all Georgia Bankers to make their voices heard

GBA's Government Relations Team

GBA's professional staff represents the membership at the state and federal levels. Contact any of them with questions about issues:

Tripp Cofield
President & CEO

Elizabeth Chandler
EVP, Government Relations & Advocacy

Bo Brannen
SVP, Member Services & Advocacy 

Steve Bridges
Government Relations Consultant

David Oliver
EVP, Chief Operating Officer