Community Bankers Supporting our Communities

Twin City, GA – On August 4th, bank team members spoke to the Emanuel County Institute work-study students about financial literacy and making sound financial decisions as young adults. Pictured are members of the class, instructor Mrs. Julie Frix, bank officers Michelle Millsaps and Matt Donaldson, and bank president Wade Johnson.

Jessica Suggs, of our Millen Branch, recently represented Durden Banking Company, Inc. as a vendor and co-host of the 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out event hosted by Main Street Millen. Jessica has recently joined Main Street Millen as a volunteer and is excited about serving her local community while representing Durden Banking Company, Inc.

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Twin City Vice President Matt Donaldson to the Georgia Board of Education to represent the 12th Congressional District. The 12th Congressional District includes the counties of Appling, Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Coffee, Columbia, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Laurens, Montgomery, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Toombs, Truetlen, and Wheeler. The Georgia Board of Education oversees public education throughout the state. The Board ensures laws...

Twin City, GA – Durden Banking Company hosted a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on February 10, 2021. A total of 19 units was collected during the community blood drive. “Durden Banking Company is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said Jim Cowart, City President Twin City. “This blood drive was our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save...

Twin City, GA – Employees of Durden Banking Company partnered with the ECI Chapter of FBLA for their Blue Jeans for Babies campaign. During December, employees paid $5 on Fridays to wear blue jeans. A total of $190 was collected and donated to their campaign. Pictured are Corporate Secretary Donna Weatherford and City President Jim Cowart of Durden Banking Company and FBLA Officers Catarina Wilson and Destiny Akridge.

Your personal bankers at Durden Banking Company/Metter Bank wish you a happy & prosperous new year! Twin City Swainsboro Metter Millen

The Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs take on the Metter High School Tigers Friday, November 20, 2020. It’s going to be a dog & cat fight!

Twin City, GA – Friday, October 23rd we wore BLUE to support the 2nd Annual Anti Bullying Campaign for Emanuel County.

Twin City, GA – Twin View Healthcare center is a local nursing facility with approximately 93 in house patients. Due to Covid restrictions the facility was unable to allow vendors or visitors to enter. Snacks are a treat for the residents and was something they have not been receiving for months now. After a plea from an employee of Twin View posted on facebook, we felt the need to help. Employees from the Twin City branch raised money by donating $5 to wear blue jeans on Fridays. The City...

Georgia Peanut Bank Week . October 12-16, 2020 . Peanuts, the official state crop of Georgia, are planted in 74 out of 159 counties in Georgia being harvested on 660,000 acres in 2019, yielding an average of 4,200 pounds per acre. From our loan officers to our Board of Directors, Durden Banking Company banks on peanuts! Pictured is Wade Johnson, Clay Clark (local farmer and Board of Director), Luke Lanier, G.W. Johnson, Jr. and Kirk Rocker. Customers who stopped in on Friday...

Twin City, GA – Durden Banking Company hosted a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 31, 2020. A total of 21 units was collected during the community blood drive. “Durden Banking Company is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said Jim Cowart, City President Twin City. “This blood drive was our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.” Blood...