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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2008 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 9A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY Terry Evans, Calvin Jones, Braselton Mayor Pat Graham, Mike Williams and Richard Stevens; and (back row) Brian Rochester, Stacey Britt, Joe Harrison and Harry Gentry are shown at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Independence Bank, located at 6323 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton. Independence Bank opens in Braselton The staff, board of direc tors and special guests of Independence Bank of Georgia recently cut the rib bon to mark the bank’s offi cial opening at 6323 Grand Hickory Drive, Braselton. The bank is in the Mulberry Park business center, located off Ga. Hwy. 211. And the bank issued a strong statement supporting its mission — “committed to community; dedicated to ser vice” by introducing its senior staff representing more than one hundred years of banking experience and donating to the ‘Bucks for Books’ campaign at the Braselton Library. The bank received its charter notification from the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance on Oct. 15. The initial capitalization is $18.9 million, exceeding ana lysts’ estimates for a start-up bank during the challenging conditions of the economy. Two hundred twenty-two shareholders helped the bank exceed its capitalization pro jection. Bank president Terry Evans introduced the board of direc tors. “We have a strong team, and we’ll work hard to serve the banking needs of this commu nity and region,” he said. The bank offers checking accounts, savings accounts, personal or consumer loans and specialized personal bank ing services. Braselton Mayor Pat Graham cut the ribbon and thanked the vision of the board and staff for opening its first office in Braselton. She also accepted the ceremonial ribbon of one dollar bills to benefit the library. For additional information, visit the bank’s web site at www.ibankga.com or call 678-866-0100. Local students selected to honor society Gainesville State College’s Rho Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently inducted 87 new members into the chapter, including several from Barrow County. The new members include: Annette Irizarry, Auburn; Cristian Caceres, Linda Hornick, Jolene Kanieski and Nicole Sensei, all of Braselton; and Daniel Helmick and Analicia Rhodes, Winder. Phi Theta Kappa is an hon ors society recognizing excel lence at two-year colleges. Membership is based primarily upon academic achievement. “We Got You Covered” Residential * Commercial * Agricultural • Ship Anywhere In The USA • We Stock Your Metal Needs • Visit Our Showroom Sales • Service • Installation Hwy. 60 / Candler Hwy. Pendergrass, Ga. www.metalroofmg.com 706-654-5836 CUSTOM MADE SCREENS Heat & Air Parts All Wood Cabinet and Vanities. We cut glass and mirror. WHIDDON SALES 617 Atlanta Hwy SE (Hwy. 29) • Winder, GA 770-867-1638 Closed bank not affiliated with local firm The Community Bank in Loganville closed last week by the state and taken over by the FDIC was not affili ated with Community Bank & Trust of Cornelia, which has branches in Jackson, Barrow, Banks, Habersham and other North Georgia communities. According to a recent news release from Community Bank & Trust, the firm continues to be strong during the current economic downturn. “Community Bank & Trust is 108 years old. It continues to be well capitalized, has substantial reserves for any loan losses that may occur,” said the release. The failed Community Bank in Loganville had its deposit accounts transferred to Bank of Essex out of Virginia. It is reportedly the 20th bank in the nation taken over this year by the FDIC and the third in Georgia. The failed bank had a low single-star rating by Bankrate. com which tracks banking per formance. Community Bank & Trust of Cornelia has a three-star rating by Bankrate. com. • •• Habersham Bankcorp, owner of Habersham Bank headquartered in Clarkesville, announced last week it would be suspending its regular divi dend to shareholders to con serve cash. The bank has branches in Braselton, Baldwin, Flowery Branch and other towns in North Georgia. The firm has a single-star rating by Bankrate. com. • •• Independence Bank of Georgia opened last week in Braselton. The bank is located in the Mulberry Park business center on Hwy. 211. The bank received its charter notifica tion on Oct. 15. ■••• Need Holiday Cash? We Have Plenty! fir" BRASELTON FINANCE COMPANY • Personal Loans • Title Pawns • Affordable Payments Come In or apply by Internet. 81B Lagree Duck Road • Braselton, GA 706-658-5300 www.braseltonfmance.com Steel Erectors, |nc. . Quality Steel Building Construction . 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