Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South has named a business education classroom in honor of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Valdosta.  Farmers and Merchants Bank is a long-time partner of the college, dating back to events like the annual golf tournament in 2011 and 2012, and the Gathering of Eagles Leadership Event that was held for 10 years ending in 2016.

In 2019, Farmers and Merchants Bank established the Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship, supporting students in any program of study with a $2,500 scholarship to be used over the course of five semesters. Because of the generosity of the bank, twelve students have been awarded this scholarship.  

The college presented a plaque in honor of Farmer and Merchants Bank to Farmers to the Bank City President Ronnie Chancey and Bank CEO Jeff Parrish. President Clements shared, “We genuinely appreciate Famers and Merchants Bank’s long-standing commitment to workforce development and our college.  We are happy to name a classroom in honor of such a strong supporter of the College and Foundation.”

“Our banks and our customers depend on a well-trained workforce, and we are honored to be recognized for our commitment to the community,” said Jeff Parrish, Farmers and Merchants Bank CEO.  “Farmers and Merchants Bank is happy to support the future workforce in South Georgia with our scholarship at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

The bronze plaque was created in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program coordinated by Instructor Darron Lanier.  The plaque will be placed at the door of a business education classroom in the Sidney and Sharon Morris Hall on the Valdosta Campus

To learn more about naming opportunities, ways to give, or how to leave a lasting legacy, please contact Wiregrass Executive Director Crissy Staley at 229-293-2124 or [email protected].  For information about enrolling at Wiregrass, call 229-333-2100.