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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.

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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

MARCH | 12 | 2026

Tillery attempts to amend banking department's fraud protection bill, Senate rejects effort and passes clean bill; Farm Bill passes U.S. House Committee; sentiment on stablecoins and possible Georgia impacts; and more stories this week.

GBA Legislative Update

MARCH | 9 | 2026

Key legislative themes and priorities rise and fall the week of crossover, status of bills with most significant interest to the banking industry, and more stories this week.

GBA Bulletin

MARCH | 5 | 2026

Updates on key banking legislation ahead of Crossover Day, Hurricane Helene block grant program applications open March 16, Georgia breaks export records, and more stories this week.

Member Profile – John Hylton

MARCH | 5 | 2026

When he heard that a customer’s wife had passed away, John Hylton made the decision to leave a family vacation at Disney World a day early and drive through the night so he could attend the funeral.

GBA Edge

MARCH | 2 | 2026

Registration now open for GBA Rural Development & Lending Conference, Internal Audit Peer Group and ISO Seminar, new GenAI and sales management programs available through UBA, and more.

GBA Legislative Update

FEB | 27 | 2026

Crossover Day set for next Friday, amended year state budget heads to governor, Sen. Steven McNeel joins Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, and more stories this week.

GBA Bulletin

FEB | 26 | 2026

Committee and floor action intensifies ahead of Crossover Day; Georgia bank earnings, loan growth and margins lead strong year outperforming national peers in 2025; and more stories this week.

GBA Legislative Update

FEB | 20 | 2026

House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones will not seek reelection, Banking Department’s Housekeeping Bill nearing full senate vote, GBA lobbies against harmful proposals to bank taxation and interchange, and more.

GBA Bulletin

FEB | 19 | 2026

Senate Banking Committee advances GBA priority bill, Loudermilk not seeking re-election after six terms in U.S. House, how CFPB policies have raised borrowing costs, and more stories this week.

GBA Legislative Update

FEB | 13 | 2026

As General Assembly approaches midpoint, key banking issues surface; more on the risk to Georgia’s bank Tax Credit; additional income tax measures receiving action this week; and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GBA Compliance School

GBA Compliance School

April 26 - May 1 | UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, Athens

Time is running out! Enroll today to take the next step in your bank compliance career.

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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