CBank of Georgia announces promotions

Bank of Georgia

announces promotions

The Bank of Georgia

is pleased to announce one new officer and promotions of three current

employees. "We are delighted with the growth of The Bank of Georgia

and attribute our success to our great employees and loyal customers.

We will continue to put the needs of our customers and local community

first," said Pat Shepherd, President and CEO.

Karen Sones

has joined The Bank of Georgia as Assistant Vice President of Deposit

Operations. Karen and her husband, Charly moved from Texas ten years ago

and love living in Georgia. They have five-year-old twin boys, Christian

and Christopher.

"I am

excited about being part of The Bank of Georgia and look forward to working

with the employees of this bank to serve our customers and the community,"

said Sones.

Susan K. Smith

has been promoted to Banking Officer and Branch Manager of the Fayetteville

Office. She will be responsible for the overall operations of the branch

including supervising the tellers and customer service representatives.

"We are

pleased to have Susan further her banking career and know that she will

do a great job," said Mickey Godwin, Executive Vice President.

Smith is married

to Greg and they have two children Stephanie and Hannah. They are members

of Crossroads Church. "It's great being a charter employee and see

how the bank has grown. I look forward to the future of this bank,"

said Smith.

Kathy Yellina

has been promoted to Banking Officer and Branch Manager of the new Main

Office located on Westpark Drive in Peachtree City.

Yellina is

active in the community as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, past Board

member for the American Heart Association and Co-Chairman for March of

Dimes Walk for the bank. She and her husband Paul, members of Christ Our

Shepherd Lutheran Church, have two grown children and one granddaughter.

"I am very excited to be part of the team opening our new Main Office

and look forward to my position as Branch Manager," said Yellina.

Charter employee

Kimberly Freeman Higgins has been promoted to Compliance Officer. It is

Higgins' job to ensure that the bank complies with all state and federal

regulations, as well as training and the writing of policy and procedures

as needed.

Higgins received

her BBA in Accounting from Clayton College & State University and

has worked in banking for 11 years.

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