Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing of its agreement with Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank.<\/p>\n
Until the transaction closes, it will remain business as usual for customers of both financial institutions.<\/p>\n
Following the closing, customers of the four Georgia branches will automatically become members of Palmetto Citizens.<\/p>\n
While the name on the branches will change, customers will continue to see the familiar employees they know and trust while gaining access to Palmetto Citizens’ financial products and services, member benefits and people-first approach.<\/p>\n
“We’re honored to welcome Southern Bank customers as members of our Palmetto Citizens family,” said Robert Dozier, president and CEO of Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union. “Our goal is to combine the hometown service customers value with expanded financial products, modern banking conveniences and the long-term benefits of credit union membership.”<\/p>\n
The four Georgia branch locations are:<\/p>\n
All Southern Bank employees at the four Georgia branches will remain in place, allowing customers to continue working with the familiar faces they know and trust.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1936 as Columbia Teachers Federal Credit Union, Palmetto Citizens was established by 10 local educators who each contributed $5 to create a member-owned financial cooperative built on accessibility and the belief that banking should put people first.<\/p>\n
Today, Palmetto Citizens serves more than 87,000 members with personal and business banking services and financial education. While the organization has grown significantly over the past nine decades, its mission remains focused on building local relationships and creating long-term community impact.<\/p>\n
As Palmetto Citizens expands into Georgia, the credit union plans to bring its community-focused approach to the market, including financial education, local involvement, volunteerism and support for schools, nonprofits and civic organizations.<\/p>\n
“We understand that change brings questions, but it also brings opportunity,” Dozier said. “Our goal is to make this transition seamless while honoring the relationships that already exist. We look forward to becoming a trusted neighbor, supporting local communities and serving every member with the same people-first philosophy that has guided us for over 90 years.”<\/p>\n
For more information, visit PalmettoCitizens.org\/Georgia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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