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River City Bank’s Full-Service Blairsville Branch Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Thursday, June 8, 2023

River City Bank’s full-service Blairsville office opened its doors with a mission to provide exceptional value to the Union County community, helping customers reach their financial goals through offering personalized products and unrivaled customer service. One year later, we are humbled and excited to celebrate our first anniversary on Tuesday, June 13th.

The success of the past twelve months is attributed to our outstanding customers and the invaluable trust they have placed in our team. We express our deepest gratitude for their ongoing support and loyalty to River City Bank. To celebrate this significant milestone, our team invites the community to visit our Blairsville office for a sweet treat throughout the week of June 12th.

“I would like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming support we have received from Union County,” stated Scott Nanney, River City Bank Market President. “From the moment we opened our doors, the community has embraced River City Bank, demonstrating their trust and confidence in our ability to serve their financial needs. The warm welcome and customer loyalty we have experienced reaffirm our commitment to serving as a reliable financial partner for many years to come.”

The River City Bank Blairsville team has a combined 194 years of local banking experience.

As your hometown community bank, we are committed to supporting local businesses, families, and individuals. Our Blairsville team is actively involved in the community, sponsoring local events, providing financial education, and consistently volunteering time and resources to support local nonprofit organizations.

“I am extremely proud of our team of local bankers and their commitment to providing personalized service and financial solutions to the citizens and businesses of Union County,” stated Jamie Tallent, President and CEO. “We are immensely grateful for the trust and support from our community, and we look forward to many more years of growth and success with this exceptional team.”

River City Bank offers a wide range of products and services, including personal and business deposits, mortgages, small business loans, treasury management, and brokerage services. Customers can bank conveniently using our digital services, such as online and mobile banking, mobile check deposit, bill pay, and Zelle person-to-person payments.

Whether you’re looking to switch to a locally owned bank or simply curious about our products and services, we would love the opportunity to earn your business. We invite you to visit our Blairsville team today.

Located at 206 Hwy 515 E in Blairsville, GA, River City Bank is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information, visit www.rivercity.bank.

River City Bank Welcomes Kay Chumbler as Senior Vice President & Business Development Officer

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

River City Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Kay Y. Chumbler as Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer. In this role, Ms. Chumbler will be responsible for cultivating loan and deposit relationships while offering services and solutions to prospective business and consumer clients.

With over four decades of banking experience in the Rome-Floyd County community, Ms. Chumbler brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her new role. She has earned a reputation as a highly respected and trusted banking professional, with expertise in both commercial and consumer lending, personal banking, and executive-level management. Ms. Chumbler’s personal approach to banking and unwavering dedication to her clients have established her as a pillar in our local community.

“We are thrilled to have Kay join our team,” said Matt Robbins, President and CEO of River City Bank. “She’s more than just a talented banker—she’s a community leader who embodies the values we hold dear. Her decades of service in Rome and Floyd County, both professionally and through volunteerism, reflect our mission to be a true community-focused institution. Kay’s reputation for integrity, knowledge, and dedication is unmatched, and I can’t think of a better fit for River City Bank.”

Ms. Chumbler’s community involvement spans decades. She currently serves on several boards affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd, including the Atrium Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc. Board of Trustees, the Floyd-Polk Medical Center Board, and the Cherokee Medical Center Board, where she serves as Chairman. She also plays an active role on the Finance and Investment Committee, Community Benefits Committee, and chairs the Indigent Care Task Force. Additionally, she is a board member of the newly established Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and serves on the Finance and Compliance Committee of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority.

Throughout her career, Ms. Chumbler has been active in numerous local organizations, including past service on the Rome Rotary Club (where she served three terms as treasurer), Chieftains Museum, Rome Symphony Orchestra, and the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce, where she was named Chamber Ambassador of the Year. She also volunteers with the Community Criminal Justice Foundation and serves as treasurer for the Cherokee County Chapter of The University of Alabama Alumni Association. A passionate animal advocate, she is active in fundraising for Claws for Paws, also known as Rome for the Rescues. Ms. Chumbler previously served as a county commissioner in Cherokee County, Alabama. Kay’s heart for service and strong ties to the people and organizations of our region make her an ideal addition to the River City Bank family.

Ms. Chumbler and her husband Rickey reside on a family farm that has been home to now six generations of her family. They are parents to two adult sons, one grandson, and a granddaughter due very soon.

River City Bank Announces Expansion into Bartow County with New Loan Producion Office

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

River City Bank is pleased to announce its expansion into Bartow County, Georgia, with the opening of a new Loan Production Office (LPO) at 29 Collins Drive in Cartersville in the coming months. This strategic growth initiative marks an exciting milestone for the bank as it enters a vibrant and rapidly developing market. It also comes as River City Bank celebrates 20 years of serving the communities of Northwest Georgia — a testament to the trust and loyalty of the customers and communities that have supported the bank since its founding in Rome in 2006. As part of this expansion, River City Bank has welcomed three experienced banking professionals with longstanding ties to the Bartow County community.

David Caswell joins River City Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Market President for the Bartow County/Cartersville market. With more than 25 years of executive banking experience, Caswell has built a distinguished career leading high-performing community banks, serving in roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board Member. He has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and delivering results that consistently outperform peer institutions. Caswell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Georgia and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. A dedicated community servant, he has served on numerous non-profit and governmental boards and currently serves on the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Board of Trustees and on the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Jay Slaughter, a Cartersville native, joins River City Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager. Slaughter began his banking career in 2011 and has earned a strong reputation as a trusted commercial lender and relationship manager in the Cartersville market. He has extensive experience in commercial lending and business banking. Slaughter is a graduate of Kennesaw State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, and is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Jay is very active in the Cartersville community and has served in multiple volunteer and board positions.

Jenna Price joins the bank as Relationship Manager Assistant, bringing more than 20 years of banking experience, most of which has been spent serving customers in the Cartersville market. Her background includes retail branch management, loan operations, and loan processing, giving her a well-rounded understanding of customer needs.

The Cartersville Loan Production Office will initially focus on commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending. River City Bank intends to convert the LPO into a full-service branch within the next 12 months, reflecting its long-term commitment to serving the families and businesses of North Georgia.

“Bartow County is a thriving market, and we have been intentional about building the right team to serve it well,” said Matt Robbins, President & CEO of River City Bank. “David, Jay, and Jenna are respected professionals who are deeply connected to this community, and they embody the values of integrity, relationship-driven service, and local commitment that River City Bank was built on. We look forward to bringing our community bank to Cartersville.”

River City Bank Hosts a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration in Blairsville, Georgia

LPO Grand Opening

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

River City Bank hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration on August 3rd at its new Mortgage and Loan Office in Union County, Georgia. The easily accessible location is just off the square in downtown Blairsville at 215 Blue Ridge Street, Suite A.

Jamie Tallent, President and CEO of River City Bank commented, “It is exciting to expand our geographic footprint to serve the lending needs of North Georgia and we are delighted to be a part of the Blairsville community. I feel a real sense of gratitude to have the opportunity and privilege to serve the community where I grew up. We were honored that many of the local dignitaries and business leaders joined us at our ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration. We truly appreciate the warm welcome we have received in Union County.”

The River City Bank Mortgage and Loan Office in Blairsville officially opened in November of 2020 and offers a wide variety of personal and business loan products. “We have the right products to fit the needs of the people and businesses of Union County. Our team is proud to serve our great hometown,” stated Market Executive, Andy Williams. “We take great pride in being a true community bank. For our clients, this means local loan decisions, faster responses, and caring partnerships with local bankers,” Tallent said.

River City Bank Announces New Mortgage & Loan Office in Blairsville, Georgia

downtown Blairsville

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

River City Bank announces it has opened a mortgage and loan office in Blairsville, Georgia. The office is in the heart of Blairsville, near the square, at 215 Blue Ridge Street, Suite A and will be open to clients beginning November 2, 2020.

Jamie Tallent, President and CEO of River City Bank commented, “The Mortgage and Loan Production Office expands River City Bank’s geographic footprint, which strategically aligns with our growth objectives allowing our bank to serve the lending needs of North Georgia. We have assembled a dynamic team of local bankers who together represent over 120 years of combined banking experience to serve the citizens and businesses of Union County and the surrounding North Georgia area. Our goal is to consistently deliver industry-leading customer service by treating our customers the way we want to be treated. Personally, I’m excited for our new team of bankers and feel a real sense of gratitude to have the opportunity and privilege to serve the community where I grew up.”

The team is led by Andy Williams, Market Executive. Andrew Williams III (Andy) was born and raised in Summerville, Georgia. He is a 1971 graduate of Chattooga High School and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1975. Andy has over 42 years of banking experience as the founding President of Eagle Bank and Trust in Statesboro, Georgia (1989-1998) and most recently as the President of United Community Bank of Blairsville, Georgia (1998-June 2019). He served as the Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association (2009-2010).

Tammy Collins, Relationship Manager, is a native of Blairsville, Georgia. She graduated from the University of North Georgia in 1991 with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She is also a graduate of the Georgia Banking School in Athens, Georgia. Tammy began her banking career in 1986 at United Community Bank in Blairsville, Georgia where she held positions of teller, loan assistant, and relationship manager. After 34 years, she now joins the River City Bank team.

Kim Walker, Mortgage Loan Originator, has lived in Blairsville and served the North Georgia area in banking for 25 years. Kim has 32 years of banking industry experience, including roles as loan processor, loan closer, attorney closing associate, mortgage underwriter, appraisal apprentice, and most recently as a mortgage loan originator at United Community Bank in Blairsville.

Scott Nanney, Commercial Relationship Manager, graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia in 2001 with a degree in Finance. He is also a graduate of the Georgia Banking School in Athens, Georgia. Scott has served the North Georgia market for the past 17 years as a commercial and consumer lender.

“We take great pride in being a true community bank. For our clients, this means local loan decisions, faster responses, and caring partnerships with local bankers,” Tallent said. The River City Bank Mortgage and Loan Production Office offers a wide variety of personal and business loan products. “We have the right products to fit the needs of the people and businesses of Union County. Our team is proud to serve our great hometown,” stated Market Executive, Andy Williams.

Full-Service Branch Opening in Blairsville, Georgia

Blairsville Coming Soon

Friday, November 5, 2021

River City Bank is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch location in Blairsville, Georgia at 206 Highway 515, at the intersection near Ingles and CVS, and next door to Chick-Fil-A. The location is expected to open in 2022, immediately following the completion of the construction process, converting the former Fatz restaurant to a full-service branch. The opening date as well as the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for the branch will be announced closer to the completion of construction.

In late 2020, River City Bank expanded its markets into Blairsville by opening a location just off the downtown square at 215 Blue Ridge Street, Suite A to operate as a Mortgage and Loan Office, offering comprehensive personal and business loan products and services. “We have already experienced tremendous success in Union County,” stated Market Executive, Andy Williams. “We have a great team of bankers who are true financial partners with our clients, and we are thrilled to expand and offer a complete suite of products and services from a community bank here in Blairsville,” stated Senior Vice President, Scott Nanney. Tammy Collins, SVP, Relationship Manager and a native of Blairsville, added “we are humbled by the warm welcome we have received in Union County and look forward to our bright future here.”

Jamie Tallent, President and CEO of River City Bank commented, “It has been exciting to expand our geographic footprint to serve the lending needs of North Georgia and we are delighted to announce we will soon offer a full-service community bank branch right in the heart of Blairsville. I feel a real sense of gratitude to have the opportunity and privilege to serve the community where I grew up. We take great pride in being a true community bank. For our clients, this means local decisions, faster responses, and caring partnerships with local bankers.”

Serving Up Joy & Coffee

Friday, January 29, 2021

River City Bank hosted a special event with some extra special “joyristas”. The Java Joy team brought much needed smiles to our staff and clients, and we were able to enjoy a coffee break while social distancing. 

An affiliate program of the non-profit Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP), Java Joy was created in 2016 as a way to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities while giving the community one-of-a-kind opportunities for engagement. Their mission is to create experiences of unmatched joy through moments of engagement with people of all abilities. Learn more about Java Joy HERE.

Joy & Ice Cream

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Java Joy and their “Joyristas” spent the afternoon at River City Bank serving up smiles and ice cream to customers, employees and members of the community. We always enjoy our time with the Java Joy team!

An affiliate program of the non-profit Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP), Java Joy was created in 2016 as a way to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities while giving the community one-of-a-kind opportunities for engagement. Their mission is to create experiences of unmatched joy through moments of engagement with people of all abilities. Learn more about Java Joy HERE.

Joy, Hugs & Cider

Monday, November 22, 2021

Our friends from Java Joy joined us for a customer appreciation event, serving hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and coffee to our customers, employees and community members.

We are thankful and grateful to partner with such a wonderful organization and took the opportunity to present them with a donation from River City Bank.

An affiliate program of the non-profit Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP), Java Joy was created in 2016 as a way to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities while giving the community one-of-a-kind opportunities for engagement. Their mission is to create experiences of unmatched joy through moments of engagement with people of all abilities. Learn more about Java Joy HERE.

River City Named Best Bank 2021

Friday, October 29, 2021

River City Bank is honored to be recognized at the Best of Rome 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards. There’s no bigger compliment than having our very own community supporting our bank and awesome team members!

We took home first place awards for BEST BANK and BEST MORTGAGE SERVICES! Our very own Rob Masters, Wealth Advisor, won BEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANT.

 

Additionally, we want to congratulate:

Angie Beard, Runner Up – Best Banker
David Mullinax, 3rd Place – Best Banker
Kathi Watson, Runner Up – Best Mortgage Lender
Kitty Barton, Runner Up – Best Financial Consultant

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!