Century Bancorp in Milledgeville, Ga., has agreed to buy Wrightsville Bancshares in Wrightsville, Ga.
The deal is expected to close by early next year; the price wasn’t disclosed.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” Derek Williams, Century’s president and CEO, said in the release. “The Bank of Wrightsville team has built lasting relationships through personal service, community involvement, and a commitment to doing what’s right for their customers. … By coming together, we’re strengthening what community banking means in Georgia.”
Gerrish Smith Tuck advised Century. James Bates Brannan Groover and Olsen Palmer advised Wrightsville Bancshares.