• Colony Bankcorp completed its merger with First Reliance Bancshares, effective November 1, 2026.
• The combined banking franchise has approximately $5 billion in assets across Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.
• First Reliance's nine banking locations establish Colony's presence in South Carolina.
• A systems conversion is planned for mid-2027; First Reliance customers can continue using existing accounts, locations and digital services.

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