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Banks in Ware County, Georgia
Ware County has 8 bank offices, 4 fewer than its peak of 12 in 2009 (−33%). They belong to 7 banks, led by Ameris Bank with 2.
8
offices, 2026
12
peak (2009)
11
no longer reported
$972M
deposits booked
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open (8)no longer reported (10 of 11 have map coordinates)
The county's passbook
Bank offices reporting on June 30Deposits booked at them (nominal dollars, own scale)
| Date | offices | Change | Deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 1994 | 9 | $316M | |
| Jun 30 1995 | 8 | −1 | $327M |
| Jun 30 2000 | 11 | +1 | $378M |
| Jun 30 2005 | 9 | · | $608M |
| Jun 30 2009PEAK | 12 | +2 | $804M |
| Jun 30 2010 | 11 | −1 | $783M |
| Jun 30 2015 | 11 | · | $689M |
| Jun 30 2020 | 9 | · | $858M |
| Jun 30 2025 | 8 | · | $1.0B |
| Jun 30 2026NOW | 8 | · | $972M |
Open the full passbook — all 33 years ▾
| Date | offices | Change | Deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 1994 | 9 | $316M | |
| Jun 30 1995 | 8 | −1 | $327M |
| Jun 30 1996 | 7 | −1 | $337M |
| Jun 30 1997 | 7 | · | $317M |
| Jun 30 1998 | 8 | +1 | $357M |
| Jun 30 1999 | 10 | +2 | $383M |
| Jun 30 2000 | 11 | +1 | $378M |
| Jun 30 2001 | 10 | −1 | $520M |
| Jun 30 2002 | 10 | · | $554M |
| Jun 30 2003 | 10 | · | $574M |
| Jun 30 2004 | 9 | −1 | $623M |
| Jun 30 2005 | 9 | · | $608M |
| Jun 30 2006 | 10 | +1 | $655M |
| Jun 30 2007 | 11 | +1 | $659M |
| Jun 30 2008 | 10 | −1 | $543M |
| Jun 30 2009PEAK | 12 | +2 | $804M |
| Jun 30 2010 | 11 | −1 | $783M |
| Jun 30 2011 | 11 | · | $700M |
| Jun 30 2012 | 11 | · | $684M |
| Jun 30 2013 | 11 | · | $660M |
| Jun 30 2014 | 11 | · | $618M |
| Jun 30 2015 | 11 | · | $689M |
| Jun 30 2016 | 10 | −1 | $678M |
| Jun 30 2017 | 10 | · | $723M |
| Jun 30 2018 | 9 | −1 | $771M |
| Jun 30 2019 | 9 | · | $717M |
| Jun 30 2020 | 9 | · | $858M |
| Jun 30 2021 | 9 | · | $845M |
| Jun 30 2022 | 8 | −1 | $887M |
| Jun 30 2023 | 8 | · | $891M |
| Jun 30 2024 | 8 | · | $972M |
| Jun 30 2025 | 8 | · | $1.0B |
| Jun 30 2026NOW | 8 | · | $972M |
Banks in Ware County
| Bank | Offices | Deposits here |
|---|---|---|
| Ameris Bank | 2 | $251M |
| First Southern Bank | 1 | $47.3M |
| Renasant Bank | 1 | $32.0M |
| Waycross Bank & Trust | 1 | $217M |
| PrimeSouth Bank | 1 | $245M |
| Truist Bank | 1 | $128M |
| United Community Bank | 1 | $50.5M |
Every bank office open in Ware County
| Bank | Address | Deposits |
|---|---|---|
| PrimeSouth BankPsb Waycross Branch | 530 Memorial DrWaycross 31501 | $245M |
| Waycross Bank & Trust | 501 Tebeau StWaycross 31501 | $217M |
| Ameris BankWaycross Branch | 505 Haines AveWaycross 31501 | $175M |
| Truist BankSatilla Square Branch | 1807 Knight AveWaycross 31501 | $128M |
| Ameris BankMemorial Drive Branch | 2110 Memorial DrWaycross 31501 | $76.5M |
| United Community BankWaycross Branch | 1010 Plant AveWaycross 31501 | $50.5M |
| First Southern Bank | 930 Memorial DrWaycross 31501 | $47.3M |
| Renasant BankWaycross Branch | 810 Plant AveWaycross 31501 | $32.0M |
Sorted by deposits booked on June 30, 2026. "Opened" is the establishment date in the FDIC record.
Offices no longer reported
Offices in Ware County that filed a report in some year from 1994 on and are missing from 2026. Most closed; some were sold to non-banks or converted. Newest departures first.
| Last bank on the sign | Address | Last report |
|---|---|---|
| Truist Bank | 500 Albany AvenueWaycross 31501 | 2021 |
| First Southern Bank | 930 Memorial DriveWaycross 31501 | 2019 |
| Ameris Bank | 401 Carswell AvenueWaycross 31501 | 2017 |
| The Heritage Bank | 2425 Memorial DriveWaycross 31503 · Full-service retail office | 2015 |
| The Patterson Bank | 3475 Plant AvenueWaycross 31503 | 2009 |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1606 Memorial Drive, Suite AWaycross 31501 · Full-service retail office | 2003 |
| First Georgia Bankre-filed as office 287162 | 1010 Plant AveWaycross 31501 | 2002 |
| Atlantic Coast Federal | 2110 Memorial DriveWaycross 31501 | 2002 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1801 Knight AvenueWaycross 31501 | 2000 |
| Citizens Bankre-filed as office 358532 | 2110 Memorial DriveWaycross 31501 · Full-service retail office | 2000 |
| SunTrust Bank | 420 Tebeau StreetWaycross 31501 | 2000 |
| First Liberty Bankre-filed as office 275617 | 1606 Memorial DriveWaycross 31501 | 1999 |
| First Liberty Bankre-filed as office 275614 | 500 Albany AvenueWaycross 31501 | 1999 |
| Bank South | Albany and Augusta AvenuesWaycross 31501 | 1995 |
| Trust Company Bank of Southeast Georgia, National Association | 1807 Knight AvenueWaycross 31501 | 1994 |
| First Union National Bank of Georgiare-filed as office 1295680027 | 500 Albany AvenueWaycross 31501 | 1994 |
County FIPS 13299 · 899 square miles of land (2024 Census Gazetteer).