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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.

Get Involved

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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

JUNE | 18 | 2025

Highlights of Annual Meeting in Beantown, CFPB delays 1071 compliance date, regulators ask for input about check fraud and more stories this week.

GBA Bulletin

JUNE | 12 | 2025

GBA Annual Meeting brings big agenda to Beantown, Bowman sets priorities as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision, OCC’s Hood defends federal preemption in letter to CSBS, House committee advances bill to curb abusive use of mortgage trigger leads, and more stories this week.

Member Profile – Lauren Nelson

JUNE | 12 | 2025

Accountability isn’t just a buzzword for Lauren Nelson—it’s a career cornerstone that dates back to her first job at a Carmike theater in Columbus. “If I commit to something, it will happen.”

GBA Bulletin

JUNE | 5 | 2025

Senate confirms Bowman as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision, GBA joins industry push for ACRE Act, Williams introduces legislation to help military veteran homebuyers, Cofield shares Georgia bank insights during Fed Listens event, and more stories this week.

GBA Edge

JUNE | 2 | 2025

Hotel deadline June 13 for 2025 GBA Leadership Conference, last call for Information Security Officer 101 Seminar, virtual Understanding Bank Performance program kicks off July 1; and more opportunities in this month's edition.

GBA Bulletin

MAY | 29 | 2025

Encourage lawmakers to support ACRE Act for expanded rural credit access, Cofield to join Atlanta Fed for Fed Listens roundtable, Georgia banks open 2025 with strong results across the board, and more stories this week.

GBA Bulletin

MAY | 22 | 2025

Urge Congress to prevent credit card rate caps and protect card rewards, FDIC projects deposit insurance fund will meet restoration deadline, Credit Committee covers trends and welcomes new members, and more stories this week.

GBA Bulletin

MAY | 15 | 2025

Governor Kemp signs two GBA priority bills into law; federal tax package includes key industry priorities, partial ACRE Act adoption; highlights from GBA visit to D.C., and more stories this week.

Member Profile – Bobby Krimmel

MAY | 9 | 2025

Bobby Krimmel’s banking career took shape in the crucible of the 2008 financial crisis. That formative experience not only sharpened his financial instincts but solidified his commitment to the industry.

GBA Bulletin

MAY | 9 | 2025

Georgia bankers represented in Washington, Bowman’s Fed nomination advances, banking and compliance schools wrap up a dynamic week in Athens, strong start for new ops/tech peer group, and more stories this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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BankPAC Inaugural Pickleball Tournament

Aug. 21 | Rhythm & Rally, Macon

Join us for the first-ever BankPAC pickleball fundraiser!

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