The 'Dollars Makes Sense,' Program is a vision that came to fruition after a meeting between Dougherty County District 6 Commissioner Anthony Jones and Mike Lawson, a Commercial Banker with Ameris Bank. The collaboration grew once Albany Technical College became a partner in the relationship.

 "We believe that financial literacy is the key to unlocking doors to a brighter future, and our graduates are proof of that," said Dougherty County District 6 Commissioner Anthony Jones, "Their dedication to learning about finances is a big step towards a brighter financial future."

The recognition ceremony marks the culmination of a five-week journey focused on mastering the fundamentals of financial literacy. Participants have delved deep into the three pillars of financial wisdom: Credit, banking and saving, and home purchase. Through engaging in class sessions, they have gained invaluable insights into managing credit reports, forging meaningful relationships with financial institutions, mastering the art of saving, and navigating the intricate process of purchasing a home.

“Our team tailored these classes to encompass everything from credit repair and realistic budgeting, to obtaining a personal loan and purchasing a home, said Chris Misamore Ameris Bank SVP, Market President.” “Partnering with constituents and organizations in our community helped bring this program to life and citizens in the Albany community are already seeing the results of their commitment to the program, with pre-approvals for a home loan, increased savings, and obtaining a loan to start their first small business. Ameris Bank Albany is proud to be giving back to the betterment of our community and truly fulfilling our purpose here at Ameris Bank.”

The “Dollars Makes Sense” Graduation is April 4, 2024, at the Northwest Library located at 2507 Dawson Road and starts at 6:00PM.