The Bank of Hiawassee, among the oldest banks in northeast Georgia, was established in 1909. In 1997, Chatuge Bank Shares, Inc. was formed as the holding company for Bank of Hiawassee, Bank of Blairsville, and Bank of Blue Ridge. They believe that their services and products designed for your life is what sets them apart from the rest and that's why the people of Northeast Georgia have trusted them with their financial needs since 1909.

The Stephens Federal Bank was organized as a mutual rather than stockholder owned, because these people believed that its mission should focus on customer and community, rather than on stockholder benefit. The corporate philosophy continues to this day. The bank is still Federally chartered, still mutually owned. The earnings of the bank are used for customer benefit and community benefit.

The United Community Bank has built its reputation of providing outstanding customer service in the most convenient and professional, friendly and caring manner possible. Their dedication to convenient service has been the foundation of the company for over 50 years and continues to be their commitment to their customers today.


Bank of Hiawassee
20 South Main Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Rebecca King
Phone: 706-896-2243
Fax: 706-896-3351
Email: lori.mcclure@hiawassee.com
Website: www.bankhiawassee.com

Bank of Hiawassee - Young Harris
693 Main Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
Contact: Carolyn Dills
Phone: 706-379-3141
Fax: 706-379-4177
Email: info@hiawassee.com
Website: www.bankhiawassee.com

Bank of Hiawassee Supermarket Branch
Main Street - Ingles Branch
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Kerry Rogers
Phone: 706-896-8820
Fax: 706-896-8823
Email: kerry.rogers@hiawassee.com
Website: www.bankhiawassee.com

Community Bank & Trust
232B Chatuge Way
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Lisa Strickland
Phone: 706-896-6855
Fax: 706-896-6859
Email: lstrickland@corebanking.net
Website: www.corebanking.net

Stephens Federal Bank
89 Frank Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Tony Chiri
Phone: 706-896-8853
Fax: 706-896-8857
Email: tchiri@stephensfederalbank.com
Website: www.stephensfederalbank.com

United Community Bank
214 N. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Rick Martin
Phone: 706-896-4186
Fax: 706-896-1568
Email: cheryl_barrett@ucbi.com
Website: www.ucbi.com