News & Alerts

At Planters First Bank, we believe strong communities are built by the local businesses and hardworking individuals who invest in their neighbors. This month, we're excited to shine our Business Spotlight on Piggly Wiggly in Ocilla, Georgia! Family-owned since 1998, Piggly Wiggly brought its hometown grocery experience to Ocilla in 2018. Since then, the store has proudly served Irwin County with quality products, friendly faces, and the kind of personal service that makes shopping local...

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re honored to spotlight United in Pink in our Macon Banking Center. United in Pink is Central Georgia’s breast cancer family resource provider, offering emotional, social, and financial support to individuals and families impacted by breast cancer. Their programs are designed to address health disparities, strengthen families, and improve quality of life throughout the breast cancer journey. Want to make a difference? Whether you...

Meet Your Community Where They Are Relationships only truly happen on a local level. Face to face. Person to person. That’s what it means to do business locally, and Planters First Bank believes getting paid should be just as easy and personal. Tap2Local™ is the new tool that lets you meet your community where they are, transforming your phone into a secure payments terminal. When you use Tap2Local, you reinforce those trusted, human connections — making every transaction feel...

BIG CHANGES are coming to your local Hawkinsville Drive-Thru! We’re excited to begin remodeling our drive-thru lanes and updating our facilities to better serve you! Hawkinsville Drive-Thru Update Renovations are underway at our Hawkinsville Drive-Thru! Prefer to come inside? Our main bank lobby at 105 Commerce Street remains open, and our banking team is ready to assist with your banking needs. Thank you for your patience while we make improvements to better serve our...

Planters First Bank is honored to be voted a Bronze Winner for Best Bank in the 2026 Best of Middle Georgia awards! This recognition means so much to us because it comes from the people we’re here to serve—our customers and our community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, support our team, and continue to trust Planters First Bank with your financial journey. Since 1896, Planters First Bank has been committed to building lasting relationships and providing personal,...

At Planters First Bank, we believe that strong communities rely on the dedication of local businesses and individuals who support their neighbors. This month, we are happy to feature Reece Heating & Air, LLC in our Small Business Spotlight. This valued business in Warner Robins truly deserves recognition! Founded over three decades ago, Reece Heating & Air is a family-owned and locally operated business proudly serving Middle Georgia. They offer an impressive array of residential and...

At Planters First Bank, we love celebrating the small businesses that bring our communities together. This September, we’re excited to shine our Small Business Spotlight on MVP Inflatables LLC! MVP Inflatables is a family-owned, Christian-based business dedicated to bringing fun, joy, and memorable experiences to families throughout the community. From birthday parties and church events to school carnivals and community gatherings, MVP Inflatables offers a variety of inflatable rentals...

Tailor-Made for Your Success Big things are coming this fall. Our enhanced Treasury Management tools are designed to help your business work smarter with features like ACH transfers, invoicing, cash management, and more — all built to save time and support growth. Existing Treasury ACH Banking Users: All current users are encouraged to log in and verify their contact information is accurate and up to date to help ensure a smooth transition. New Users: How to enroll in...

At Planters First Bank, we believe strong local businesses help build strong communities. This August, we’re excited to shine our Business Spotlight on Home Town Realty SWG in Fitzgerald, Georgia! With the motto “Your Hometown Real Estate Team,” Home Town Realty SWG is committed to helping individuals and families navigate their real estate needs with knowledgeable, hometown service. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home or property or need dependable property management...

Benjamin Sheppard McLeod Jr. and David McCrory bring financial, engineering, and entrepreneurial leadership to the board. Middle Georgia— July 2026 — Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Sheppard McLeod Jr. and David McCrory to its Board of Directors, reinforcing the bank's commitment to local leadership and exceptional service across Middle Georgia. Founded in 1896, Planters First Bank is a Georgia-based community bank with approximately $485...

You’re headed out for a weekend trip when you realize the money you set aside is sitting in an account at another bank. Or maybe payday hit one account, but your monthly bills come out of another. You initiate a transfer, only to see the estimated arrival time: 2–3 business days. Suddenly, something that should be simple becomes another thing to plan around. If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for money that already belongs to you, you’re not alone. Traditional bank transfers...

Business Online Banking, Built for the Way You Work Coming July 21, 2026, an enhancement to Business Online Banking will give your business more control, flexibility, and security in managing your finances online. Easily grant access to employees, accountants, or bookkeepers with customizable user permissions designed to fit your business needs. Contact your local Planters First Bank banker today to learn how these new Business Online Banking tools can help your business save time,...