Chatsworth, Ga., May 12, 2025 – First National Community Bank (FNCB), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., is proud to recognize Jason Faulkner, Senior Vice President and Market President-Cartersville, and Christina Smith, Assistant Vice President and Consumer Lender, on their graduation from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place on May 2 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel in Athens, Ga.
Christina Smith also received the prestigious distinction of Honors Graduate, ranking among the top 10% of the graduating class -- an honor awarded to only seven students this year.
“We are incredibly proud of both Jason and Christina. Their dedication to professional development reflects their strong commitment to serving our customers and communities. Christina’s honors designation is especially impressive and speaks volumes about her talent and work ethic,” said Gary Middleton, Chief Banking Officer of FNCB.
Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year program administered by the Georgia Bankers Association designed to strengthen leadership in the banking industry. Participants complete one-week residence sessions annually at the University of Georgia and rigorous coursework throughout the year to build deep expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, lending, and bank operations.
“Graduating from Georgia Banking School was a truly rewarding experience. It strengthened the tools I bring to our local markets and sharpened my perspective on strategic banking. I’m grateful to First National Community Bank for encouraging continued learning and growth,” said Jason Faulkner.
“Being named an Honors Graduate is incredibly humbling. The program was challenging and enriching, and I’m proud to bring what I’ve learned back to serve our customers with even greater insight. I’m thankful for the investment First National has made in my development,” said Christina Smith.
First National Community Bank continues to invest in education and training for its team as part of its commitment to building strong local leadership and providing exceptional banking services throughout Northwest Georgia.
For more information about First National Community Bank’s services and to locate the branch nearest you, please visit www.fncbank.com
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About First Chatsworth Bankshares Inc.: Founded in 1975, First National Community Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., has approximately $650 million in total assets and $560 million in total deposits. We are a locally owned community bank with our branches located within a contiguous footprint throughout northwest Georgia with local decision making, exemplary customer service and extraordinary involvement in the communities we serve. The Bank operates 11 banking offices in Georgia, including Adairsville, Calhoun, Cartersville, Chatsworth, Dallas, Dalton (2 banking office locations), Eton and Rome (3 banking office locations), a mortgage office in Dalton and loan production in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.fncbank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.