Honoring Dr. Joe Turner
South Georgia Banking Company proudly announces a $5,000 donation to the Tifton Council for the Arts in honor of Dr. Joe Turner, who recently retired from SGBC’s Board of Directors after nearly five decades of distinguished service.
Dr. Turner joined the Board in 1976 and brought with him a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and commitment that deeply influenced the bank’s mission and its service to the South Georgia region. A respected physician and a devoted community leader, Dr. Turner has long been recognized for his contributions not only in the medical field but also in numerous civic, religious, and educational efforts across Tift County.
In tribute to his legacy, SGBC has directed the $5,000 donation to support the Bette Turner Arts Annex at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center, operated by the Tifton Council for the Arts. The contribution not only honors Dr. Turner’s service to the bank but also celebrates his family’s ongoing support of the arts and community enrichment in the region.
The donation aligns with SGBC’s long-standing tradition of community investment and its commitment to supporting cultural, educational, and civic growth in South Georgia.
As South Georgia Banking Company continues to expand and evolve, it does so standing firmly on the foundation built by leaders like Dr. Turner, whose guidance helped shape the bank’s direction and its core values.