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One Georgia Bank was founded on May 5,
2006 by a group of visionary business and civic leaders
with deep roots in the community to provide superior
“relationship” banking to metro Atlanta’s rapidly
expanding, diverse business community. One Georgia
Bank’s headquarters is strategically located in the
heart of Midtown in the prestigious 1180 Peachtree
Building, to leverage this vibrant market. The banking
business in Midtown alone has seen core deposits grow by
25 percent, upwards of $1 billion, over the last four
years. By all indications, this growth is expected to
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As a result of major bank consolidations and
mergers impacting Atlanta, a service gap exists for small
and mid-sized businesses. One Georgia Bank will seize this
opportunity by providing and branding an unbeatable
combination of exceptional high-touch service, competitive
banking products and superior technology. We have completed
a highly successful capital raise, providing the capacity
and resources to focus on small to middle market businesses.
In fact, One Georgia Bank was the first bank in the history
of Georgia to capitalize with over $24 million in capital.
The Bank is also committed to nurturing a highly skilled
staff and winning culture that will foster outstanding value
for customers and shareholders.
What makes One Georgia Bank unique among
community banks is its extraordinary organizers - a group of
extremely talented, accomplished entrepreneurs and distinguished
citizens who represent the “face” of Atlanta. These influential
leaders are committed to reaching out to their constituencies to
attract a broad base of investors and customers, thereby
ensuring the bank’s growth and long term success.
Willard “Chuck” Lewis, a highly regarded
community banking veteran with more than 25 years in the
industry, serves as bank President and CEO. In addition to
previous de novo bank experience, Mr. Lewis has extensive
knowledge across the banking and finance spectrum.
Atlanta’s
fast growing and diverse business market in Midtown provides the
ideal location, the perfect climate and the right time to launch
this exciting venture. One Georgia Bank is now one of the
fastest growing community banks in the state. |