Charles Buckner, First Citizens Bank of Georgia, Dawsonville, was elected to the Board of Directors for Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) as Division Nine Chair. The nominations were announced and approved at the 39th Annual Convention & Trade Show, held July 18 - 22, 2007, at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta, Canada.  CBA would like to congratulate Charles and wish him a most successful year.

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving community banks throughout Georgia for over 39 years to enhance their profitability and growth. Founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers, CBA was formed to protect the political interests of locally owned community banks. Representing over 300 community banks and nearly 250 associate member companies, CBA offers services in four distinct areas which include political affairs, education, products & services and networking.

CBA board members represent all ten divisions of the state of Georgia, so all community banks are equally represented. Board members are named for a one-year term which begins October 1, 2007. During the course of the year, the directors will be involved in a number of items such as CBA’s fall group meetings, fall planning sessions, PAC/PR golf tournaments, fundraising, educational programs, convention planning and more.