APRIL | 3 | 2026
Georgia General Assembly wraps 2026 session with passage of tax cuts and FY 2027 budget, elections legislation unresolved; 2026 session marked by notable successes for the banking industry; and more this week.
APRIL | 2 | 2026
Treasury proposal outlines path for state-regulated stablecoins, FinCEN flags healthcare fraud risks, join the #BreakingBankingMyths campaign to inspire the next generation of bankers, and more.
APRIL | 1 | 2026
Early-bird pricing extended for Security Conference, last call for banking and compliance schools, new webinar series on crisis communications in PR, and more opportunities featured in this month's edition.
MARCH | 27 | 2026
Clarifying LIHTC language adopted in House, needs agreement in Senate, gold & silver bill stalls, remote online notarization still alive, severe penalties for unauthorized practice of law remain, and more this week.
MARCH | 26 | 2026
S&P Global 2025 community bank rankings released; clarifying LIHTC language adopted in House, gold & silver bill stalls; limits on interchange advance in other states; and more stories this week.
Madison Sauls began her career at the Bank of Dawson at just 18 years old. “Banking taught me how important relationships are,” she said. “Everyone has a story, and each is unique.”
MARCH | 20 | 2026
Negotiations intensify as sine die nears, GBA-supported vendor compensation bill replaced in Senate Finance Committee, Banking Committee action in both chambers, and more this week.
MARCH | 19 | 2026
Illinois prohibition of interchange on sales tax law draws OCC opposition, improving housing affordability and supply focus of executive orders, survey says Americans trust their banks, and more stories this week.
MARCH | 13 | 2026
Sine die on the horizon, Tillery’s debanking amendment fails as Senate passes Banking Department Fraud Protection Bill, House passes FY 2027 budget, and more stories this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEB | 12 | 2026
U.S. House advances housing package with key community bank provisions and introduces SCAM Act to combat fraudulent social media ads, BankPAC sporting clays event makes an impact, and more.
FEB | 6 | 2026
Pace is picking up in the General Assembly, House passes its version of 2026 amended budget, Alpharetta businessman Rick Jackson enters 2026 Georgia governor’s race, and more.
FEB | 5 | 2026
DBF housekeeping, securities oversight bills move out of committee; bipartisan SCAM Act targets fraudulent online ads; volunteer with GBA and make a difference; and more stories this week.
FEB | 2 | 2026
Invest in future leaders through GBA’s 2026 flagship schools, registration is now open for GBA Compliance Peer Group Meeting, join the growing crowds for HR and Marketing Conferences, and more.
JAN | 30 | 2026
General Assembly making steady progress, Georgia House unveils property tax relief plan, Georgia Senate introduces “Transactional Gold and Silver Act” bill, and more.
JAN | 29 | 2026
A service-first mindset has guided Chris Acker throughout his banking career. His first job as a bag boy at Kroger taught a lesson that still shapes his approach today. “Being kind and helpful is free and is usually returned the same.”
Brad Serff named facilitator for GBA Fin/Ops and Leadership Roundtables, premier advocacy event draws record attendance, Loudermilk's CTR/SAR regulatory relief bill advances, and more stories this week.
JAN | 22 | 2026
Appropriations take center stage at Georgia General Assembly, special election update, majority of Georgia credit card holders would lose credit access under proposed card rate cap, and more stories this week.
JAN | 16 | 2026
General Assembly convenes for 2026 session, special elections fill vacant seats with more to come, new faces on the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, and more.
JAN | 15 | 2026
As controller/HR manager and vice president at Planters First Bank in Hawkinsville, Leslie Farmer brings a people-centered mindset to her role, shaped by early lessons and reinforced through years in community banking.
Faser to lead GBA CEO roundtables, President Trump takes up credit card issues, community bank confidence near record high, customer impersonation ring targeting Georgia banks, and more stories this week.
JAN | 8 | 2026
General Assembly session set to convene, keep up the outreach to close the stablecoin loophole, Federal Reserve resumes penny deposits in welcome move for banks, and more stories this week.
JAN | 2 | 2026
Registration now open for 2026 Bank Security Conference; online commercial lender training program added to the calendar, AI in Banking Workshop and more opportunities in this month's edition.
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