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Planters First Bank is proud to announce the 2022-2023 November School Administration Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools. This spotlight program is held in conjunction with the Pulaski County School System through their nomination and directional process on choosing the educator for the monthly spotlight that will run from September through April of each school year. Congratulations, David Coffey, for being selected as this month’s spotlight! David Coffey is the assistant principal...

We are excited to announce our 2022 Debit & Win It Sweepstakes. Use your Planters First Bank Discover® Debit card between November 1 and November 30, to be automatically entered to win our $5000 Cash Giveaway. You’ll receive one entry for every purchase made with your Planters First Bank Discover debit card during the associated promotional period- it’s that simple! Please Note: This Debit & Win It Sweepstakes is for all personal checking account holders who use their Planters...

Community Bankers Association of Georgia Elects Eli Tinsley to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia Eli Tinsley, President of Planters First Bank, Cordele, was elected to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) as a Member at Large. Nominations for the 2022-23 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual convention held in September at the Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida. His term began on October...

Chris joined Planters First Bank in May 2022 and has been promoted to Senior Lending Officer based on his outstanding knowledge, experience, and his distinguished banking career. Chris received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Macon State College and his post-graduate degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Chris and His wife Amy have 2 sons, Landon 21 a Senior at Georgia Southern University studying Engineering, and Braydon 17 a Senior...

Planters First Bank’s leadership team is made up of experienced and local professionals ready to get to know you, your family, and your business. We believe in volunteering, making an impact, and leaving the world just a little bit better than we found it. And we don’t hesitate to celebrate the accomplishments of our employees, customers, and community members—because it energizes all parties. Our goal is to help you succeed - because when you succeed, we succeed. ...

The Georgia Consumer Protection Guide for Older Adults is designed to help older adults avoid fraud and exploitation, make wise choices about their money and well-being, and navigate some of the challenges that come with aging. “Older adults, especially those who speak English as a second language, can be particularly vulnerable to scams and deceptive practices,” said Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. “This guide was designed to empower older adults, their families, and...

Planters First Bank is proud to announce the 2022-2023 September School Administration Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools. This spotlight program is held in conjunction with the Pulaski County School System through their nomination and directional process on choosing the educator for the monthly spotlight that will run from September through April of each school year. Congratulations, Sonya Ryan, for being selected as this month’s spotlight! Sonya Ryan is the newly appointed Pre-K...

Do you want to be heard and understood? Try Planters First Bank. Since 1896, Planters First Bank has been helping people just like you. Find out why businesses and families come to us first – and bank with us for generations. So proud of our actors, Annabelle daughter of Jason Lord, Perry Market President, and Liam son of Dan Duchnowski, Chief Banking Officer.

Whether you're saving for books, snacks, or your next adventure, we've got you covered. Enjoy hassle-free banking with Planters Choice Student Checking! Customers aged 23 or younger can enjoy no monthly service charges simply by presenting a valid Student ID each year. Plus, there are no minimum balance requirements to worry about. It’s a smarter way to manage your money while focusing on your studies and goals. What could be easier? Here’s what you’ll get with your new...

Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Howe, SVP Commercial Lender in Houston County. Chris Howe, SVP Chris has 26 years of progressive banking experience and most recently worked at Great Oaks Bank as Middle Georgia Division President. Prior to joining Great Oaks, Chris worked for SunMark Community Bank as the Market Leader in Houston County. Other positions held throughout his career include Chief Credit Officer, Senior Analyst, Commercial lender, and...

Planters First Bank is proud to announce the 2021-2022 May Teacher Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools. This spotlight program is held in conjunction with the Pulaski County School System through their nomination and directional process on choosing the educator for the monthly spotlight that will run from September through April of each school year. Congratulations, Tammy Deese, for being selected as this month’s Teacher Spotlight! Tammy Deese is a teacher at L.I.T.T.L.E. Children...

Just as the “shop local” mantra has had a tremendous effect on local businesses, we urge you to consider also banking locally. There’s no one like Planters First Bank when it comes to small business banking. We go above and beyond to serve our customers with a perfect mix of local, concierge-level service, top-of-the-line technology, and southern hospitality. We work closely with you to understand your business needs – even meeting at your location if it’s more convenient for...