COMMUNITY BANKING MONTH The Heartbeat of Local Economies: 10 Reasons Why Community Banks Matter In an era where large financial institutions are seen everywhere, community banks stand out as the unsung heroes of local economies. Smaller, regionally focused banks play a pivotal role in fostering financial stability and growth. Here […]
As the vibrant colors of spring start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to do some cleaning – not just around the house, but in your finances too. Just as you declutter your living space, taking a closer look at your spending habits can breathe new life into your financial […]
History and heritage are close to our hearts here at OSB. We are so honored to be a part of history in the making with CBA and our own President & CEO, Neil Stevens. Check out this special story of two brothers making a mark in the banking industry! https://issuu.com/cbaofgeorgia/docs/gcfm_fall_2023/24
Oconee State Financial Services is offering a free community shred day on November 6th. Honestly, what is more satisfying than shredding all the paper that has probably taken up the majority of the space on your desk?! The event is open to everyone that has documents in need of shredding. […]
Being lost can be scary. It’s hard not knowing if the direction you’re travelling is the right one. Life is full of twist and turns, and sometimes we end up uncertain of where we should go next. In this week’s edition of Beyond the Cupola OSB employee, Austin Hall, explores […]
This week’s edition of Beyond the Cupola features guest writers, Sara Dunn & Haley Reed. Sara and Haley discuss our new OSB program, Retail Gives, and the tremendous impact it has already had on the lives of those within our community. Being essential to the communities we serve, marking lives […]
This week’s edition of Beyond the Cupola features Josh Collins, the assistant VP of Culture here at Oconee State Bank. Recently Josh was challenged to something he never thought he would do: jump out of a perfectly working airplane and freefall through the sky. The problem? Josh is terrified of […]
This week on Beyond the Cupola we feature Jennifer Rudd, an IT Specialist here at Oconee State Bank. Like many of us, Jennifer finds value in doing things herself. She enjoys working on personal DIY projects to add a little flair to her home. Today Jennifer will be showing us […]
Oconee State Bank’s (OSB) Green Committee is dedicated to educating and supporting our team members to practice more environmentally sustainable habits and to be good stewards of our precious natural resources. We have partnered with Keep Oconee County Beautiful to provide aluminum can recycling containers at each Financial Center, and […]
The year is 1958, and Oconee County is a small farming community on the brink of growth. Since the depression, the county has been without a bank, so local farmers and merchants must make trips to neighboring Athens to meet their banking needs. A group of community leaders recognizes how […]