Bank of McKenney and Citizens Community Bank announced today that upon completion of their merger, which is expected to occur before the end of the year, the banks plan to join forces under a new name and brand: Touchstone Bank.

Scott Tomlinson, CEO, Flint Community Bank, Albany, was installed as the 2017-2018 Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) during the 49th Annual Meeting & Trade Show, held recently at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA. His term begins October 1, 2017.

Equifax reported a data breach that could potentially affect 143 million U.S. consumers.

The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit took up ICBA-supported legislation to provide needed regulatory relief for mortgage loans held and serviced by community banks.