THE HERITAGE BANK

The Heritage Bank, an institution notable for its mergers and acquisitions, underwent multiple significant changes throughout its history. Originally established with various banking services, the institution changed its name to The Heritage Bank on February 21, 1997. In the following years, it expanded through acquisitions, obtaining Cumberland National Bank in Saint Marys, Georgia, on September 26, 2003, and Peoples Bank in Blackshear, Georgia, on August 16, 2007. On September 1, 2019, The Heritage Bank changed its name to Heritage Southeast Bank and subsequently merged with Heritage Southeast Bank located in Jonesboro, Georgia, on the same date. This series of transitions culminated in a merger with The First Bank in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on January 1, 2023, marking the end of The Heritage Bank as an independent entity. Throughout its operational history, the bank's main office was relocated to 300 South Main Street in Hinesville, Georgia, on March 24, 1969.

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

1969-03-24Main Office moved to 300 South Main Street, Hinesville, GA 31313.

1997-02-21Changed Institution Name to The Heritage Bank.

2003-09-26Acquired Cumberland National Bank in Saint Marys, GA.

2007-08-16Acquired Peoples Bank in Blackshear, GA.

2019-09-01Changed Institution Name to Heritage Southeast Bank.

2019-09-01Merged and became part of Heritage Southeast Bank in Jonesboro, GA.

2023-01-01Merged and became part of The First Bank in Hattiesburg, MS.