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The Geo. D. Warthen Bank Announces Leadership Changes

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - Press Release

The Board of Directors of The Geo. D. Warthen Bank has announced changes to its executive team as part of the bank’s succession planning. Chris F. Irwin III, current Chief Executive Officer, will become the bank’s Chairman. Irwin, who has been with the bank for 57 years, will continue to provide strategic guidance and remain an active member of the senior leadership team.

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GDWB Celebrates 150 Years

Friday, January 1, 2021 - Announcements

The Geo. D. Warthen Bank is proud to announce the marking of its 150th anniversary this year, celebrating the honor of being Georgia's oldest bank. With a storied past, the bank has managed through times of prosperity and times of hardship with its history shaping its present and future.

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