Chatsworth, Ga., May 14, 2024 – First National Community Bank (FNCB), the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., announces significant progress in the construction of its new branch location in Dallas, Georgia. The new branch represents a significant investment in the Dallas community and underscores the bank's dedication to providing convenient access to banking services for local residents and businesses. The construction of the new branch is proceeding according to schedule, with anticipated completion expected in July 2024.

Located at 104 Village Walk, Dallas, Georgia 30132, the new branch is strategically positioned to enhance accessibility and convenience for customers in the Dallas area. First National Community Bank is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building long-lasting relationships with the community. The Bank’s Paulding County Loan Production office opened in 2020 and has realized significant growth in business lending throughout Paulding and Cobb Counties. As a full-service bank, First National Community Bank’s Dallas branch will offer in-branch capabilities, as well as online and mobile solutions to help address customer banking preferences. The branch will provide an extensive array of consumer and commercial products and services, including treasury management services.

"We are delighted to see the construction of our new branch progressing so rapidly. This expansion represents our commitment to the community and our desire to continually improve the banking experience for our customers. We are excited to soon open our doors and welcome customers to our new location,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan P. Earnest.

The construction progress of the new branch represents a significant milestone in the bank's continued efforts to meet the personal and business banking needs of Dallas with a relationship-based banking philosophy.

"We are confident that our new branch will not only enhance the accessibility of banking services but also contribute to the economic development and growth of the Dallas community and Paulding County. We look forward to serving our customers from this convenient location and supporting the families and businesses that call Dallas home,” said Paulding Market President, Alex Crenshaw.

A grand opening ribbon cutting will be scheduled to commemorate the anticipated opening in the third quarter of 2024 with details to follow.

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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 $610 million in total assets and $530 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 10 full-service banking offices in Adairsville, Calhoun, Cartersville, Chatsworth, Dalton (2 banking office locations), Eton and Rome (3 banking office locations), a mortgage office in Dalton and loan production offices in Paulding County, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.fncbank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.