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Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., reported a higher third-quarter profit as its total loans and net interest income increased.

ServisFirst Bancshares in Birmingham, Ala., has agreed to buy Metro Bancshares in Atlanta.

Third-quarter earnings at Fidelity Southern in Atlanta increased after it completed a recent acquisition in Florida.

SunTrust Banks in Atlanta reported higher third-quarter earnings on improved fee income from its investment banking unit, mortgages and card fees.

Heritage Financial Group in Albany, Ga., has agreed to buy a branch in a northeast Atlanta suburb from PrivateBancorp.

United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., has announced a series of executive changes following the retirement of its chief risk officer.

A judge has ruled that the involuntary bankruptcy of FMB Bancshares in Lakeland, Ga., may proceed, a decision that could embolden more trust-preferred creditors to pursue a similar strategy.

Jimmy Tallent is leading an impressive comeback at United Community Banks in Georgia. But what's even more impressive is that he got the chance.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Twitter Inc. has dialed back a rule implemented late last year that restricted how financial institutions could promote themselves on the site, but some credit unions are still unsure as to what those changes mean in terms of how effective the social-networking site can ultimately be for CUs.

Heritage Bank in Jonesboro, Ga., became one of the first banks to retire trust-preferred securities held by the FDIC after a complex, year-long negotiation. The transaction could be a model for dozens of other lenders trying to avoid default and possible bankruptcy.