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by S&P Global among the top 100 best-performing U.S. Community Banks under $3B – based on financials for the year ending December 2023.
Herman J. Russell, Sr. (left), Citizens Bancshares Corporation Chairman Emeritus. An entrepreneur and philanthropist turned a small plastering firm into one of the most successful African-American-owned real estate development and construction companies in America. Russell, a lifelong Atlantan who counted among his friends several presidents and the Rev. Dr. Martin..Read More
A spirit of community- On February 16, 1923, a disastrous fire took place at the Big Bethel Church. The bank was quick to respond and was instrumental in helping with fundraising activities that eventually led to the reconstruction of the church
For 100 years, Citizens Trust Bank built its reputation on being there for its customers and the communities they represent, especially during critical times. The Bank’s actions during the global COVID 19 crisis, especially through its participation with PPP application process, were essential to saving small businesses and the communities..Read More
Again, the bank’s commitment to expanding to support the growth of its customers, was reinforced through its most recent acquisition of approximately 5,000 new customer relationships from another financial institution to support the citizens in that community. Well-executed, the strategic purchase strengthened the Bank’s market footprint and afforded the Bank..Read More
Cynthia N. Day was named the President & CEO of Citizens Bancshares Corporation and Citizens Trust Bank. She was the first woman to be named as a permanent sitting CEO of the Company succeeding a trailblazer, Dr. Johnnie Clark, who was the first woman to lead the Company as an..Read More
March 30: Living up to its commitment to its shareholders and customers by continuing to grow while maintaining a strong and solid foundation, Citizens Trust Bank completed another successful merger through its acquisition of the Peoples Bank branch in Lithonia, Georgia. This purchase in the southeast corridor of Atlanta significantly..Read More
February 2: Under the leadership of James E. Young, president of First Southern Bank and Dr. Johnnie L. Clark at the helm of Citizens Trust Bank joined in alliance to form the nation’s fifth largest African American owned financial institution. This agreement would merge the banks whereby Young would assume..Read More
During the struggle of the civil rights movement as Black Americans fought for equal rights under the law in the United States, Citizens Trust Bank continued to mobilize its support for the community it served. Citizens Trust Bank opened its first branch, the Westside Branch. This facility was opened in..Read More
