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Smith promoted to Ludowici Bank market president
BIZ Glennville bank - Garrett Smith
Garrett Smith is the new market president with Ludowici Bank. The bank is part of the Glennville Bank Bank Group Family. - photo by Photo provided.

Garrett Smith has been promoted to Market President of Ludowici Bank, according to an announcement issued by the Glennville Bank Board of Directors on February 19, 2019.

“Garrett has been an exceptionally dedicated staff member and we are thankful to have him as part of our GB Bank Group Family. His financial expertise and thoroughness is a plus for our bank and our community. Garrett has made many valuable contributions to the bank and we are blessed to have Garrett as Market President,” said Will J. Sheffield, President of Glennville Bank.

Garrett began his banking career following his graduation from Brewton Parker College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. In April 2013, Garrett joined the GB Bank Group as assistant vice president and branch manager of Ludowici Bank. In 2017, he was promoted to vice president and he been a valuable asset with having 14 plus years of banking experience. 

Garrett is the son of Dale and Mary Smith of Allenhurst. Garrett and his wife, Lindsay, have lived in Glennville the past 12 years and have two children, Emily, age 9, and Langston, age 7. The Smiths attend Glennville First Baptist Church. Garrett is an avid outdoorsman and is an active member of the Long County community.

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Winter storm warning issued
snow forecast

Southeast Georgia, including Liberty and Long counties, is under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service.

Rain in the afternoon will change to a sleet/snow mix in the late afternoon, then snow in the evening and continue overnight. Along the Georgia coast, rain in the afternoon will change to a freezing rain or sleet mix in the evening. One to two inches of snow is expected for most regions with locally higher amounts possible. As much as a quarter-inch of ice is expected along the Georgia coast.

The coldest period will occur Tuesday through Thursday night. Near record-low temperatures are possible Wednesday night. Dangerous wind chills are possible, especially Wednesday night, with values as low as 8-15°F.

● Tuesday: Highs in the upper 30s with temperatures falling into the lower 20s

● Wednesday: Highs in the mid-30s, with temperatures dropping into the teens overnight. Minimum wind chill values as cold as 8-15o F above zero

● Thursday: Highs near 40o F, with temperatures again falling into the lower 20s Thursday night.

Snow/Freezing Rain

The risk for accumulating snow and freezing rain persists

● Most likely start time: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday.

● Greatest impact: 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

● Precipitation ends: 6-10 a.m. Wednesday.

Refreeze/Black Ice

Melted snow and ice may refreeze Wednesday night and Thursday night, increasing the risk of black ice

● Hazards include slippery roads and surfaces

● Suspension bridge cables may accumulate ice, leading to the potential for falling ice

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