Alexander County awarded $50,000 grant from NC Railroad Company

Alexander County Commissioners approved a $50,000 grant agreement with the North Carolina Railroad Company at their August 3 meeting. The grant funding will be used to evaluate property in the Alexander Industrial Park for potential future expansion.

In April, the board approved an option-to-purchase agreement with Alexander Railroad

Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has expanded its footprint into Georgia through the acquisition of former Southern Bank branches.

Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations become Palmetto Citizens branches.

COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- East Georgia communities are gaining more than a new financial institution. Beginning Aug. 3, 2026, residents of Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and