TellerScore

Citizens Bank of the South (FDIC certificate #19420) is based in Sandersville, Georgia. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $395.1M in total assets and $345.6M in deposits and 3 offices.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Citizens Bank of the South scores 76/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 64% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 124 banks headquartered in Georgia, it ranks 60th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (95/100; 2.6%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (56/100; 87% loans-to-deposits, 31% uninsured).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion69/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 11.94%
Loan quality85/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.45%
Earnings83/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.58%
Funding & liquidity56/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 86.8% · 30.8% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage95/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 2.62%

The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.

9 quarters

Health trend

From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score fell 4 points (80 → 76), mostly because the capital cushion component weakened by 10 points.

TellerScore
767982Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202480
Q3 202481
Q4 202481
Q1 202579
Q2 202580
Q3 202580
Q4 202582
Q1 202679
Q2 202676
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%8.95%12.90%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202412.67%
Q3 202412.83%
Q4 202412.82%
Q1 202512.90%
Q2 202512.89%
Q3 202512.67%
Q4 202512.87%
Q1 202612.58%
Q2 202611.94%
Noncurrent loans
0.18%0.32%0.45%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.23%
Q3 20240.18%
Q4 20240.24%
Q1 20250.23%
Q2 20250.20%
Q3 20250.23%
Q4 20250.20%
Q1 20260.40%
Q2 20260.45%
Return on assets
1.29%1.45%1.61%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.37%
Q3 20241.38%
Q4 20241.46%
Q1 20251.29%
Q2 20251.41%
Q3 20251.48%
Q4 20251.61%
Q1 20261.52%
Q2 20261.58%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202676$395.1M11.94%0.45%1.58%86.8%
Q1 202679$395.5M12.58%0.40%1.52%85.1%
Q4 202582$362.2M12.87%0.20%1.61%90.3%
Q3 202580$364.6M12.67%0.23%1.48%87.8%
Q2 202580$345.8M12.89%0.20%1.41%88.5%
Q1 202579$340.6M12.90%0.23%1.29%84.7%
Q4 202481$339.2M12.82%0.24%1.46%82.2%
Q3 202481$322.3M12.83%0.18%1.38%86.1%
Q2 202480$312.2M12.67%0.23%1.37%86.1%

2,650 peers · $100 million – $1 billion

How it compares with peers

Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).

Capital ratio11.94%
64th
Total risk-based capital18.84%
83rd
Problem loans0.45%
48th
Net charge-offs0.04%
29th
Return on assets1.58%
70th
Net interest margin5.00%
92nd
Efficiency ratio58.1%
63rd
Loans to deposits86.8%
33rd
Uninsured deposits30.8%
26th
Loan-loss reserves1.23%
54th
Texas ratio2.6%
51st

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Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Citizens Bank of the South?

Yes. Citizens Bank of the South is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #19420). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 30.8% of deposits ($106.5M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 11.94%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 18.84% (benchmark: 10%).

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3 locations

Branches

Citizens Bank of the South lists 3 offices in 3 cities. Most locations:

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Citizens Bank of the South
Former names
Citizens Bank of Washington County
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
19420
RSSD ID
367431
Primary regulator
FDIC
Established
May 3, 1965
Headquarters
132 S Harris St, Sandersville, GA 31082
Employees
61

Quick answers

Citizens Bank of the South: common questions

Is Citizens Bank of the South FDIC insured?

Yes. Citizens Bank of the South is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #19420). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Citizens Bank of the South's TellerScore?

76 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.

Has Citizens Bank of the South ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #19420 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Citizens Bank of the South have?

3 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

Nearby

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The Geo. D. Warthen BankBank Sandersville, GA73 out of 100, Strong$190.3M13.0%1.27%vs
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