First Bank of Georgia

The First Bank of Georgia was established on January 9, 1989, originally named McDuffie Bank & Trust. On January 23, 1998, the institution changed its name to First Bank of East Georgia, and later on July 24, 1998, it adopted the name First Bank of Georgia. Subsequently, the bank underwent several mergers and name changes. On July 24, 2015, First Bank of Georgia merged with State Bank and Trust Company, based in Macon, Georgia, and the institution was renamed State Bank and Trust Company on December 31, 2016. The bank continued to evolve and, on January 1, 2019, it merged with Cadence Bank, N.A. in Atlanta, Georgia. This merger led to the subsequent name change to Cadence Bank on October 29, 2021, when it became part of BancorpSouth Bank located in Tupelo, Mississippi. Throughout its history, the institution underwent significant transformations while maintaining a focus on serving its community.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1989-01-09Institution established. Original name: McDuffie Bank & Trust.

1998-01-23Changed Institution Name to First Bank of East Georgia.

1998-07-24Changed Institution Name to First Bank of Georgia.

2005-11-04Main Office moved to 3527 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909.

2015-07-24Merged and became part of State Bank and Trust Company in Macon, GA.

2016-12-31Changed Institution Name to State Bank and Trust Company.

2019-01-01Merged and became part of Cadence Bank, N.a. in Atlanta, GA.

2021-10-29Merged and became part of BancorpSouth Bank (11813) in Tupelo, MS.

2021-10-29Changed Institution Name to Cadence Bank.