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Southeastern Bank Donates $10,000 to Golden Isles College + Career Academy through Peach Education Tax Credit
Brunswick, GA – 12/15/2024 – Southeastern Bank (Bank) announces its donation of $10,000 to the Golden Isles College + Career Academy (GICCA) through the Peach Education Tax Credit program. This donation supports GICCA in providing students with advanced educational opportunities and workforce training to prepare them for success in college, careers and beyond.
“We are deeply grateful to Southeastern Bank for their generous support,” said Brian Weese, CEO of GICCA. “This donation will help empower our students to excel academically and prepare them for the modern workforce. Partnerships like the one with Southeastern Bank are crucial to our mission of shaping the future of education and economic growth in our region.”
Southeastern Bank has a long history of supporting its communities. The Bank’s investment in GICCA demonstrates its dedication to fostering local talent and strengthening the Golden Isles community.
“At Southeastern Bank, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and build stronger communities,” said Jay Torbert, President and CEO. “We are honored to partner with GICCA to help students achieve their full potential and contribute to the vitality of our region.”
The Peach Education Tax Credit program allows businesses and individuals to redirect a portion of their Georgia state taxes to eligible educational initiatives, making impactful contributions to schools like GICCA. Southeastern Bank’s donation will help fund innovative programs, modern technology and resources that enhance the learning environment for students in the Golden Isles community.
About Golden Isles College + Career Academy
GICCA is a public charter school offering career prep opportunities for high school students in the Glynn County School System as well as college programs for citizens of all ages in the Glynn community through its partnership with Coastal Pines Technical College. Created to build a partnership between the School System and the business community, GICCA graduates provide a viable skilled workforce to businesses in a variety of industries.
For more information about GICCA and how you can support its mission, visit gicca.glynn.k12.ga.us/.
About Us: Southeastern Bank, established in 1888, has a long history of serving its customers and communities. From traditional deposit and loan services to long-term mortgage originations and credit cards, Southeastern Bank has the financial products you need most. The Bank has 10 branch locations throughout coastal Georgia and northeast Florida, including Brunswick, Callahan, Darien, Eulonia, Folkston, Hilliard, Kingsland, Nahunta, Richmond Hill and St. Simons Island, and a loan production office in Hinesville.
