TellerScore

First State Bank of Blakely (FDIC certificate #15496) is based in Blakely, Georgia. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $668.2M in total assets and $533.3M in deposits and 8 offices.

First State Bank of Blakely has a TellerScore of 65 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 29% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 124 banks headquartered in Georgia, it ranks 100th. Capital cushion contributes the most (100/100, 19.19%); loan quality contributes the least (0/100, 3.36%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion100/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 19.19%
Loan quality0/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 3.36%
Earnings92/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.79%
Funding & liquidity61/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 84.0% · 28.5% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage76/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 12.04%

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 13 points (78 → 65), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 42 points.

TellerScore
647790Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202488
Q3 202490
Q4 202490
Q1 202589
Q2 202578
Q3 202576
Q4 202566
Q1 202664
Q2 202665
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%12.09%19.19%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202417.34%
Q3 202417.34%
Q4 202417.25%
Q1 202517.60%
Q2 202518.04%
Q3 202518.48%
Q4 202518.50%
Q1 202619.13%
Q2 202619.19%
Noncurrent loans
0.36%2.23%4.09%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.55%
Q3 20240.36%
Q4 20240.45%
Q1 20250.54%
Q2 20251.73%
Q3 20251.90%
Q4 20253.95%
Q1 20264.09%
Q2 20263.36%
Return on assets
1.70%1.86%2.02%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20242.02%
Q3 20242.01%
Q4 20241.86%
Q1 20251.86%
Q2 20251.94%
Q3 20251.93%
Q4 20251.82%
Q1 20261.70%
Q2 20261.79%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202665$668.2M19.19%3.36%1.79%84.0%
Q1 202664$664.1M19.13%4.09%1.70%82.6%
Q4 202566$668.7M18.50%3.95%1.82%81.6%
Q3 202576$668.0M18.48%1.90%1.93%88.8%
Q2 202578$654.8M18.04%1.73%1.94%87.2%
Q1 202589$667.2M17.60%0.54%1.86%81.7%
Q4 202490$661.2M17.25%0.45%1.86%78.3%
Q3 202490$647.8M17.34%0.36%2.01%85.9%
Q2 202488$624.7M17.34%0.55%2.02%87.4%

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 ratio19.19%
96th
Total risk-based capital28.28%
95th
Problem loans3.36%
5th
Net charge-offs-0.00%
83rd
Return on assets1.79%
80th
Net interest margin4.94%
91st
Efficiency ratio51.4%
80th
Loans to deposits84.0%
40th
Uninsured deposits28.5%
33rd
Loan-loss reserves1.47%
77th
Texas ratio12.0%
14th

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Northeast Georgia BankBank Lavonia, GA93 out of 100, Very strong$650.6M13.4%0.01%vs
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First Port City BankBank Bainbridge, GA66 out of 100, Moderate$623.9M10.5%1.04%vs
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The Citizens Bank of GeorgiaBank Cumming, GA85 out of 100, Very strong$598.5M11.5%0.00%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at First State Bank of Blakely?

Yes. First State Bank of Blakely is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15496). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 28.5% of deposits ($152.0M) 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 19.19%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 28.28% (benchmark: 10%).

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8 locations

Branches

First State Bank of Blakely lists 8 offices in 8 cities. Most locations:

  • Albany, GA (1)
  • Arlington, GA (1)
  • Bainbridge, GA (1)
  • Blakely, GA (1)
  • Colquitt, GA (1)
  • Donalsonville, GA (1)
  • Fort Gaines, GA (1)
  • Leesburg, GA (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
First State Bank of Blakely
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
15496
RSSD ID
5135
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
First St Bancshares Blakely
Established
January 1, 1903
Headquarters
2213 S Main St, Blakely, GA 39823
Employees
107

Quick answers

First State Bank of Blakely: common questions

Is First State Bank of Blakely FDIC insured?

Yes. First State Bank of Blakely is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15496). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is First State Bank of Blakely's TellerScore?

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

Has First State Bank of Blakely ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #15496 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does First State Bank of Blakely have?

8 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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