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10-K - COLONY BANKCORP INC 10-K 12-31-2009 - COLONY BANKCORP INCform10-k.htm

EXHIBIT NO. 13
McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
389 Mulberry Street • Post Office Box One • Macon, GA 31202
Telephone (478) 746-6277 • Facsimile (478) 743-6858
www.mmmcpa.com


March 15, 2010


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We were not engaged to examine management’s assessment of the effectiveness of Colony Bankcorp, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009 included under Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, in Colony Bankcorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion thereon.

McNAIR, McLEMORE, MIDDLEBROOKS & CO., LLP

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31
 
   
   
ASSETS
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents
           
Cash and Due from Banks
  $ 25,995,486     $ 29,427,430  
Federal Funds Sold
    16,433,256       30,941  
                 
      42,428,742       29,458,371  
                 
Interest-Bearing Deposits
    6,478,801       146,987  
                 
Investment Securities
               
Available for Sale, at Fair Value
    267,246,673       207,644,579  
Held to Maturity, at Cost (Fair Value of $56,999 and $63,254 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, Respectively)
    53,906       59,886  
                 
      267,300,579       207,704,465  
                 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost
    6,345,400       6,272,400  
                 
Loans
    931,391,626       961,036,525  
Allowance for Loan Losses
    (31,400,641 )     (17,015,883 )
Unearned Interest and Fees
    (139,597 )     (179,257 )
                 
      899,851,388       943,841,385  
                 
Premises and Equipment
    28,826,350       29,671,881  
                 
Other Real Estate (Net of Allowance of $467,408 and $0 in 2009 and 2008, Respectively)
    19,705,044       12,811,819  
                 
Goodwill
    -       2,412,338  
                 
Other Intangible Assets
    330,756       366,505  
                 
Other Assets
    35,822,274       20,095,784  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 1,307,089,334     $ 1,252,781,935  


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31
 
   
   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Deposits
           
Noninterest-Bearing
  $ 84,238,839     $ 77,496,891  
Interest-Bearing
    973,347,642       929,494,577  
                 
      1,057,586,481       1,006,991,468  
                 
Borrowed Money
               
Federal Funds Purchased
    -       2,274,000  
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
    40,000,000       40,000,000  
Subordinated Debentures
    24,229,000       24,229,000  
Other Borrowed Money
    91,000,000       91,000,000  
                 
      155,229,000       157,503,000  
                 
Other Liabilities
    4,999,229       5,072,312  
                 
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
                 
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred Stock, No Par Value; Authorized 10,000,000 Shares, Issued 28,000 Shares
    27,356,964       -  
Common Stock, Par Value $1; Authorized 20,000,000 Shares, Issued 7,229,163 and 7,212,313 Shares as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, Respectively
    7,229,163       7,212,313  
Paid-In Capital
    25,392,913       24,535,683  
Retained Earnings
    29,553,941       51,302,025  
Restricted Stock – Unearned Compensation
    (158,548 )     (210,993 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
    (99,809 )     376,127  
                 
      89,274,624       83,215,155  
                 
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 1,307,089,334     $ 1,252,781,935  


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
 
 
 
 
                   
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Interest Income
                 
Loans, Including Fees
  $ 57,620,911     $ 66,732,488     $ 80,973,666  
Federal Funds Sold
    24,438       273,476       1,477,985  
Deposits with Other Banks
    553       27,452       142,785  
Investment Securities
                       
U. S. Government Agencies
    7,626,856       7,140,902       6,437,743  
State, County and Municipal
    258,545       410,298       549,031  
Corporate Obligations
    296,273       414,319       269,283  
Dividends on Other Investments
    19,846       298,264       308,840  
                         
      65,847,422       75,297,199       90,159,333  
Interest Expense
                       
Deposits
    21,642,734       32,801,362       42,730,760  
Federal Funds Purchased
    876,484       513,961       59,145  
Borrowed Money
    3,761,924       4,607,347       4,910,945  
                         
      26,281,142       37,922,670       47,700,850  
                         
Net Interest Income
    39,566,280       37,374,529       42,458,483  
                         
Provision for Loan Losses
    43,445,000       12,937,750       5,930,756  
                         
Net Interest Income (Loss) After Provision for Loan Losses
    (3,878,720 )     24,436,779       36,527,727  
                         
Noninterest Income
                       
Service Charges on Deposits
    4,198,019       4,699,616       4,771,239  
Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees
    986,392       981,124       921,502  
Mortgage Fee Income
    447,989       609,044       966,897  
Securities Gains
    2,625,867       1,195,314       183,656  
Other
    1,285,920       1,520,092       973,687  
                         
      9,544,187       9,005,190       7,816,981  
Noninterest Expenses
                       
Salaries and Employee Benefits
    14,483,306       16,238,080       17,866,304  
Occupancy and Equipment
    4,287,006       4,190,845       4,039,327  
Directors’ Fees
    502,575       578,315       632,547  
Legal and Professional Fees
    1,362,536       1,379,696       1,144,229  
Foreclosed Property
    2,270,792       382,312       149,343  
FDIC Assessment
    2,662,042       603,093       189,635  
Goodwill Impairment
    2,412,338       -       -  
Other
    6,863,627       7,483,574       7,557,904  
                         
      34,844,222       30,855,915       31,579,289  
                         
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    (29,178,755 )     2,586,054       12,765,419  
                         
Income Taxes (Benefits)
    (9,994,881 )     557,230       4,218,463  
                         
Net Income (Loss)
    (19,183,874 )     2,028,824       8,546,956  
Preferred Stock Dividends
    1,365,000       -       -  
                         
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
  $ (20,548,874 )   $ 2,028,824     $ 8,546,956  
                         
Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
                       
Basic
  $ (2.85 )   $ 0.28     $ 1.19  
                         
Diluted
  $ (2.85 )   $ 0.28     $ 1.19  
                         
Cash Dividends Declared Per Share of Common Stock
  $ 0.146     $ 0.39     $ 0.365  
                         
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    7,213,430       7,199,121       7,188,696  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
   
                   
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (19,183,874 )   $ 2,028,824     $ 8,546,956  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
                       
Gains on Securities Arising During the Year
    1,257,136       893,158       1,367,910  
Reclassification Adjustment
    (1,733,072 )     (788,907 )     (121,213 )
                         
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects
    (475,936 )     104,251       1,246,697  
                         
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ (19,659,810 )   $ 2,133,075     $ 9,793,653  
                         


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007
 
   
Preferred
Stock
   
 
Shares
Issued
   
 
Common
Stock
   
 
Paid-In
Capital
   
 
Retained
Earnings
   
Restricted
Stock -
Unearned
Compensation
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
 
 
Total
 
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2006
  $ -       7,189,937     $ 7,189,937     $ 24,257,392     $ 46,416,571     $ (277,918 )   $ (974,821 )   $ 76,611,161  
                                                                 
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
                                    (247,312 )                     (247,312 )
Issuance of Restricted Stock
            16,175       16,175       270,122               (286,297 )             -  
Forfeiture of Restricted Stock
            (5,199 )     (5,199 )     (110,514 )             115,713               -  
Tax Benefit of Restricted Stock
                            3,497                               3,497  
Amortization of Unearned Compensation
                                            211,500               211,500  
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects
                                                    1,246,697       1,246,697  
Dividends on Common Stock
                                    (2,629,381 )                     (2,629,381 )
Net Income
                                    8,546,956                       8,546,956  
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2007
    -       7,200,913       7,200,913       24,420,497       52,086,834       (237,002 )     271,876       83,743,118  
                                                                 
Issuance of Restricted Stock
            15,500       15,500       220,100               (235,600 )             -  
Forfeiture of Restricted Stock
            (4,100 )     (4,100 )     (69,070 )             73,170               -  
Tax Loss on Restricted Stock
                            (35,844 )                             (35,844 )
Amortization of Unearned Compensation
                                            188,439               188,439  
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects
                                                    104,251       104,251  
Dividends on Common Stock
                                    (2,813,633 )                     (2,813,633 )
Net Income
                                    2,028,824                       2,028,824  
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2008
    -       7,212,313       7,212,313       24,535,683       51,302,025       (210,993 )     376,127       83,215,155  
                                                                 
Issuance of Preferred Stock
    27,215,218                       784,782                               28,000,000  
Issuance of Restricted Stock
            18,850       18,850       132,421               (151,271 )             -  
Forfeiture of Restricted Stock
            (2,000 )     (2,000 )     (14,050 )             16,050               -  
Tax Loss on Restricted Stock
                            (45,923 )                             (45,923 )
Amortization of Unearned Compensation
                                            187,666               187,666  
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects
                                                    (475,936 )     (475,936 )
Accretion of Fair Value of Warrant
    141,746                               (141,746 )                     -  
Dividends on Preferred Shares
                                    (1,365,000 )                     (1,365,000 )
Dividends on Common Stock
                                    (1,057,464 )                     (1,057,464 )
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
                                    (19,183,874 )                     (19,183,874 )
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 27,356,964       7,229,163     $ 7,229,163     $ 25,392,913     $ 29,553,941     $ (158,548 )   $ (99,809 )   $ 89,274,624  
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
 
   
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
                 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (19,183,874 )   $ 2,028,824     $ 8,546,956  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net
                       
Cash Provided from Operating Activities
                       
Depreciation
    2,092,845       2,028,158       1,875,779  
Amortization and Accretion
    3,807,011       777,051       529,805  
Goodwill Impairment
    2,412,338       -       -  
Provision for Loan Losses
    43,445,000       12,937,750       5,930,756  
Deferred Income Taxes
    (5,869,055 )     (250,215 )     (1,233,259 )
Securities Gains
    (2,625,867 )     (1,195,314 )     (183,656 )
Gain on Sale of Equipment
    (82,503 )     (857 )     (5,813 )
Loss on Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions
    163,642       59,623       53,851  
Unrealized Loss on Other Real Estate
    467,408       -       -  
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
    (184,905 )     (235,305 )     (15,427 )
Change In
                       
Interest Receivable
    699,018       2,875,146       362,311  
Prepaid Expenses
    (5,785,826 )     18,698       144,931  
Interest Payable
    (1,256,460 )     (816,819 )     291,225  
Accrued Expenses and Accounts Payable
    315,879       (815,214 )     (109,441 )
Other
    (3,360,614 )     (121,645 )     (1,018,977 )
                         
      15,054,037       17,289,881       15,169,041  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                       
Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks
    (6,331,814 )     1,319,703       1,608,791  
Purchase of Investment Securities
                       
Available for Sale
    (488,257,181 )     (157,485,718 )     (60,521,076 )
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Securities
                       
Available for Sale
    368,575,701       65,298,695       16,984,665  
Proceeds from Maturities, Calls and Paydowns of Investment Securities
                       
Available for Sale
    58,599,391       52,666,161       27,603,088  
Held to Maturity
    12,688       13,573       12,054  
Proceeds from Sale of Premises and Equipment
    125,512       29,888       267,120  
Net Loans to Customers
    (18,973,081 )     (42,435,526 )     (8,333,042 )
Purchase of Premises and Equipment
    (1,290,324 )     (3,920,230 )     (2,492,797 )
Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions
    12,158,095       3,392,500       2,318,696  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    (73,000 )     (739,700 )     (445,900 )
Investment in Capital Trusts
    -       -       (434,000 )
Liquidation of Statutory Trusts
    -       -       434,000  
Other Investments
    -       -       (420,560 )
                         
      (75,454,013 )     (81,860,654 )     (23,418,961 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                       
Interest-Bearing Customer Deposits
    43,853,063       (2,995,624 )     (32,620,017 )
Noninterest-Bearing Customer Deposits
    6,741,949       (8,614,892 )     8,776,104  
Proceeds from Other Borrowed Money
    19,000,000       122,400,000       41,100,000  
Principal Payments on Other Borrowed Money
    (19,000,000 )     (65,000,000 )     (29,000,000 )
Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock
    (1,190,000 )     -       -  
Dividends Paid on Common Stock
    (1,760,665 )     (2,794,520 )     (2,556,438 )
Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Debentures
    -       -       14,434,000  
Principal Payments of Subordinated Debentures
    -       -       (14,434,000 )
Federal Funds Purchased
    (2,274,000 )     928,000       276,000  
Proceeds Allocated to Issuance of Preferred Stock
    27,215,218       -       -  
Proceeds Allocated to Warrants Issued
    784,782       -       -  
                         
      73,370,347       43,922,964       (14,024,351 )
                         
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    12,970,371       (20,647,809 )     (22,274,271 )
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning
    29,458,371       50,106,180       72,380,451  
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending
  $ 42,428,742     $ 29,458,371     $ 50,106,180  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the Company) is a bank holding company located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The Company merged all of its operations into one operating subsidiary effective August 1, 2008.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Colony Bank (which includes its wholly-owned subsidiary, Colony Mortgage Corp.), Fitzgerald, Georgia.  All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. conform to generally accepted accounting principles and practices utilized in the commercial banking industry.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through March 15, 2010.

Nature of Operations

The Bank provides a full range of retail and commercial banking services for consumers and small- to medium-size businesses located primarily in middle and south Georgia. Colony Bank is headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia with banking offices in Albany, Ashburn, Broxton, Centerville, Chester, Columbus, Cordele, Douglas, Eastman, Fitzgerald, Leesburg, Moultrie, Pitts, Quitman, Rochelle, Savannah, Soperton, Sylvester, Thomaston, Tifton, Valdosta and Warner Robins.  Lending and investing activities are funded primarily by deposits gathered through its retail banking office network.

Use of Estimates

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses for the period.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans and the valuation of deferred tax assets, goodwill and other intangible assets.

Accounting Standards Codification

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) became effective on July 1, 2009.  At that date, the ASC became FASB’s officially recognized source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to all public and nonpublic nongovernmental entities, superseding existing FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) and related literature.  Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under the authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. All other accounting literature is considered nonauthoritative.  The switch to the ASC affects the way companies refer to U.S. GAAP in financial statements and accounting policies.  Citing particular content in the ASC involves specifying the unique numeric path to the content through the Topic, Subtopic, Section and Paragraph structure.

Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements and note disclosures have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations selected for 2009.  Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported stockholders’ equity or net income.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Concentrations of credit risk can exist in relation to individual borrowers or groups of borrowers, certain types of collateral, certain types of industries, or certain geographic regions.  The Company has a concentration in real estate loans as well as a geographic concentration that could pose an adverse credit risk, particularly with the current economic downturn in the real estate market.  At December 31, 2009, approximately 85 percent of the Company’s loan portfolio was concentrated in loans secured by real estate.  A substantial portion of borrowers’ ability to honor their contractual obligations is dependent upon the viability of the real estate economic sector.  The continued downturn of the housing and real estate market that began in 2007 has resulted in an increase of problem loans secured by real estate.  These loans are centered primarily in the Company’s larger MSA markets.  Declining collateral real estate values that secure land development, construction and speculative real estate loans in the Company’s larger MSA markets have resulted in increased loan loss provisions in 2009.  In addition, a large portion of the Company’s foreclosed assets are also located in these same geographic markets, making the recovery of the carrying amount of foreclosed assets susceptible to changes in market conditions.  Management continues to monitor these concentrations and has considered these concentrations in its allowance for loan loss analysis.

The success of the Company is dependent, to a certain extent, upon the economic conditions in the geographic markets it serves.  Adverse changes in the economic conditions in these geographic markets would likely have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.  The operating results of the Company depend primarily on its net interest income. Accordingly, operations are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding the exposure to changes in the interest rate environment.

At times, the Company may have cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions in excess of insured limits.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions whose credit rating is monitored by management to minimize credit risk.

Investment Securities

The Company classifies its investment securities as trading, available for sale or held to maturity.  Securities that are held principally for resale in the near term are classified as trading.  Trading securities are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in noninterest income.  Currently, no securities are classified as trading.  Securities acquired with both the intent and ability to be held to maturity are classified as held to maturity and reported at amortized cost.  All securities not classified as trading or held to maturity are considered available for sale.

Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are excluded from earnings and are reported, net of deferred taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity.  Declines in the fair value of held to maturity and available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other than temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are computed using the specific identification method.  This caption includes securities, which may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) is required for every federally insured institution that utilizes its services.  FHLB stock is considered restricted, as defined in the accounting standards.  The FHLB stock is reported in the consolidated financial statements at cost.  Dividend income is recognized when earned.

Loans

Loans that the Company has the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are recorded at their principal amount outstanding, net of unearned interest and fees.  Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized over the estimated terms of the loans using the straight-line method.  Interest income on loans is recognized using the effective interest method.

A loan is considered to be delinquent when payments have not been made according to contractual terms, typically evidenced by nonpayment of a monthly installment by the due date.

When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the collectibility of principal or interest on any loan or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due, the accrual of applicable interest is discontinued and the loan is designated as nonaccrual, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are either applied against principal or reported as income, according to management’s judgment as to the collectibility of principal.  Loans are returned to an accrual status when factors indicating doubtful collectibility on a timely basis no longer exist.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or special mention.  For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.  An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.  During the fourth quarter 2009, the Company changed its methodology regarding the look back period for charge-off experience from five years to one year.  With the significant net charge-offs during 2009, this change resulted in a significant increase in loan loss provisions.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost net of accumulated depreciation.

Depreciation is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  The estimated useful lives and methods of depreciation are as follows:

Description
 
Life in Years
 
Method
         
Banking Premises
 
15-40
 
Straight-Line and Accelerated
Furniture and Equipment
 
5-10
 
Straight-Line and Accelerated

Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.  When property and equipment are retired or sold, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income or expense.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased in a business combination.  Impairment testing of goodwill is performed annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate possible impairment.  Testing performed during 2009 indicated total impairment of goodwill and, accordingly, $2,412,338 was expensed as an impairment during the current year.

Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles acquired in connection with a business combination.  The core deposit intangible is initially recognized based on an independent valuation performed as of the consummation date.  The core deposit intangible is amortized by the straight-line method over the average remaining life of the acquired customer deposits.  Amortization periods are reviewed annually in connection with the annual impairment testing of goodwill.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Transfers of Financial Assets

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Statement of Cash Flows

For reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, noninterest-bearing amounts due from banks and federal funds sold.  Cash flows from demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts, loans and certificates of deposit are reported net.

Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

The Company sells securities under agreements to repurchase.  These repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings.  The obligations to repurchase securities sold are reflected as a liability and the securities underlying the agreements are reflected as assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses the cost of advertising in the periods in which those costs are incurred.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is based upon income for financial statement purposes, adjusted for nontaxable income and nondeductible expenses.  Deferred income taxes have been provided when different accounting methods have been used in determining income for income tax purposes and for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to differences arising from the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their tax bases.  The differences relate primarily to depreciable assets (use of different depreciation methods for financial statement and income tax purposes) and allowance for loan losses (use of the allowance method for financial statement purposes and the direct write-off method for tax purposes).  In the event of changes in the tax laws, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted in the period of the enactment of those changes, with effects included in the income tax provision.  The Company and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return.  The subsidiary pays its proportional share of federal income taxes to the Company based on its taxable income.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Income Taxes (Continued)

Positions taken in the Company’s tax returns may be subject to challenge by the taxing authorities upon examination.  Uncertain tax positions are initially recognized in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities.  Such tax positions are both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts.  The Company provides for interest and, in some cases, penalties on tax positions that may be challenged by the taxing authorities. Interest expense is recognized beginning in the first period that such interest would begin accruing.  Penalties are recognized in the period that the Company claims the position in the tax return.  Interest and penalties on income tax uncertainties are classified within income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Other Real Estate

Other real estate generally represents real estate acquired through foreclosure and is initially recorded at the lower of cost or estimated market value at the date of acquisition.  Losses from the acquisition of property in full or partial satisfaction of debt are recorded as loan losses.  Properties are evaluated regularly to ensure the recorded amounts are supported by current fair values, and valuation allowances are recorded as necessary to reduce the carrying amount to fair value less estimated cost of disposal.  Routine holding costs and gains or losses upon disposition are included in other losses.

Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, represent equity changes from economic events of the period other than transactions with owners and are not reported in the consolidated statements of operations but as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets.  Such items are considered components of other comprehensive income (loss).  Accounting standards codification requires the presentation in the consolidated financial statements of net income and all items of other comprehensive income (loss) as total comprehensive income.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Newly revised standards on Business Combinations applies to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses.  An acquirer, upon initially obtaining control of another entity, must recognize the assets, liabilities and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value as of the acquisition date.  Contingent consideration is required to be recognized and measured at fair value on the date of acquisition rather than at a later date when the amount of that consideration may be determinable beyond a reasonable doubt.  This fair value approach replaces the cost-allocation process whereby the cost of an acquisition was allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value.  Acquirers must expense acquisition-related costs as incurred rather than allocating such costs to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as was previously the case.  Pre-acquisition contingencies are to be recognized at fair value, unless it is a noncontractual contingency that is not likely to materialize, in which case, nothing should be recognized in purchase accounting and, instead, that contingency would be subject to the probable and estimable recognition criteria of contingency accounting.  The revised standards are expected to have an impact on the Company’s accounting for business combinations closing on or after January 1, 2009.

Revised standards for Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  A noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements.  Among other requirements, consolidated net income (loss) must be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest.  Also required are disclosures, on the face of the consolidated statements of operations, of the amounts of consolidated net income (loss) attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest.  Requirements were effective for the Company on January 1, 2009 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, standards were issued to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements.  The standards are effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009 under certain circumstances.  Implementation on June 15, 2009 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, standards were issued for Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments.  These standards amend the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the consolidated financial statements.  The existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities is not amended.  Changes are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009.  The adoption of the other-than-temporary impairment amendments on June 15, 2009 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

In April 2009, new standards were issued providing additional guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased.  The standard emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation techniques(s) used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same.  Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.  The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively.  Early adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009.  Adoption on June 15, 2009 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

New requirements for subsequent events establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued.  The standards define (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which a reporting entity’s management should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its consolidated financial statements, and (iii) the disclosures an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.  The effective date for the Company’s consolidated financial statements is for periods ending after June 15, 2009.  Implementation resulted in no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, standards were issued for Transfers and Servicing, which enhances reporting about transfers of financial assets, including securitizations, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets.  The guidance eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” and changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets.  The guidance also clarifies that a transferor must evaluate whether it has maintained effective control of a financial asset by considering its continuing direct or indirect involvement with the transferred financial asset.  The guidance will be effective for all reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Revised standards for Earnings per Share became effective for the Company on January 1, 2009.  These standards provide that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.  Adoption of the new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


 
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(2)  Cash and Balances Due from Banks

Components of cash and balances due from banks are as follows as of December 31:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash on Hand and Cash Items
  $ 8,773,237     $ 9,227,763  
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks
    17,222,249       20,199,667  
                 
    $ 25,995,486     $ 29,427,430  


(3)  Investment Securities

Investment securities as of December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
Securities Available for Sale
                       
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed
  $ 258,432,952     $ 1,535,588     $ (1,059,532 )   $ 258,909,008  
State, County and Municipal
    4,027,322       74,749       (34,843 )     4,067,228  
Corporate Obligations
    4,458,376       64,810       (385,176 )     4,138,010  
Asset-Backed Securities
    479,249       -       (346,822 )     132,427  
                                 
    $ 267,397,899     $ 1,675,147     $ (1,826,373 )   $ 267,246,673  
Securities Held to Maturity
                               
State, County and Municipal
  $ 53,906     $ 3,093     $ -     $ 56,999  

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of December 31, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown hereafter.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 
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(3)  Investment Securities (Continued)

   
Securities
 
   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
Due in One Year or Less
  $ 100,505     $ 100,997     $ -     $ -  
Due After One Year Through Five Years
    2,813,820       2,588,480       -       -  
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years
    3,553,063       3,676,447       53,906       56,999  
Due After Ten Years
    2,497,559       1,971,741       -       -  
                                 
      8,964,947       8,337,665       53,906       56,999  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
    258,432,952       258,909,008       -       -  
                                 
    $ 267,397,899     $ 267,246,673     $ 53,906     $ 56,999  

Investment securities as of December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
Securities Available for Sale
                       
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed
  $ 190,197,764     $ 1,861,970     $ (309,684 )   $ 191,750,050  
State, County and Municipal
    9,226,505       44,138       (219,856 )     9,050,787  
Corporate Obligations
    6,650,420       155,230       (629,628 )     6,176,022  
Asset-Backed Securities
    1,000,000       -       (332,280 )     667,720  
                                 
    $ 207,074,689     $ 2,061,338     $ (1,491,448 )   $ 207,644,579  
Securities Held to Maturity
                               
State, County and Municipal
  $ 59,886     $ 3,368     $ -     $ 63,254  

Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were $368,575,701 in 2009, $65,298,695 in 2008 and $16,984,665 in 2007.  Gross realized gains totaled $3,204,669 in 2009, $1,201,896 in 2008 and $211,676 in 2007.  Gross realized losses totaled $578,802 in 2009, $6,582 in 2008 and $28,020 in 2007.

Investment securities having a carrying value approximating $157,868,000 and $145,647,000 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

 
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(3)  Investment Securities (Continued)

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2009 and 2008, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:

   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Greater
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
December 31, 2009
                                   
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed
  $ 114,222,812     $ (1,056,502 )   $ 419,159     $ (3,030 )   $ 114,641,971     $ (1,059,532 )
State, County and Municipal
    -       -       1,424,697       (34,843 )     1,424,697       (34,843 )
Corporate Obligations
    -       -       3,073,200       (385,176 )     3,073,200       (385,176 )
Asset-Backed Securities
    -       -       132,427       (346,822 )     132,427       (346,822 )
                                                 
    $ 114,222,812     $ (1,056,502 )   $ 5,049,483     $ (769,871 )   $ 119,272,295     $ (1,826,373 )
December 31, 2008
                                               
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed
  $ 52,276,619     $ (266,923 )   $ 708,302     $ (42,761 )   $ 52,984,921     $ (309,684 )
State, County and Municipal
    5,053,601       (211,683 )     91,827       (8,173 )     5,145,428       (219,856 )
Corporate Obligations
    5,020,792       (629,628 )     -       -       5,020,792       (629,628 )
Asset-Backed Securities
    667,720       (332,280 )     -       -       667,720       (332,280 )
                                                 
    $ 63,018,732     $ (1,440,514 )   $ 800,129     $ (50,934 )   $ 63,818,861     $ (1,491,448 )

Management evaluates securities for other than temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

At December 31, 2009, the debt securities with unrealized losses have depreciated 1.51 percent from the Company’s amortized cost basis. These securities are guaranteed by either the U.S. Government, other governments or U.S. corporations. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.  The unrealized losses are largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased.  As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available-for-sale, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.

 
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(4)  Loans

The composition of loans as of December 31 are:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
  $ 80,984,410     $ 86,378,778  
Real Estate-Construction
    113,117,056       160,373,797  
Real Estate-Farmland
    54,965,260       54,158,907  
Real Estate-Other
    626,993,440       600,653,523  
Installment Loans to Individuals
    38,382,831       44,163,516  
All Other Loans
    16,948,629       15,308,004  
                 
    $ 931,391,626     $ 961,036,525  

Nonaccrual loans are loans for which principal and interest are doubtful of collection in accordance with original loan terms and for which accruals of interest have been discontinued due to payment delinquency.  Nonaccrual loans totaled $33,535,160 and $35,123,955 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and total recorded investment in loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest approximated $31,200 and $250,500, respectively.  Foregone interest on nonaccrual loans approximated $2,318,100 in 2009, $1,328,600 in 2008 and $576,000 in 2007.  During its review of impaired loans, the Company determined the majority of its exposures on these loans were known losses.  As a result, the exposures were charged off, reducing the specific allowances on impaired loans.

The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31 for the years ended as indicated:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Total Investment in Impaired Loans
  $ 33,535,160     $ 35,123,955  
                 
Less Allowance for Impaired Loan Losses
    (17,000 )     (1,721,131 )
                 
Net Investment, December 31
  $ 33,518,160     $ 33,402,824  
                 
Average Investment during the Year
  $ 36,394,731     $ 24,291,239  
                 
Income Recognized during the Year
  $ 684,940     $ 1,301,500  
                 
Income Collected during the Year
  $ 913,255     $ 1,496,785  

 
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(5)  Allowance for Loan Losses

Transactions in the allowance for loan losses are summarized below for the years ended December 31:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Balance, Beginning
  $ 17,015,883     $ 15,512,940     $ 11,989,359  
                         
Provision Charged to Operating Expenses
    43,445,000       12,937,750       5,930,756  
Loans Charged Off
    (29,493,324 )     (11,966,439 )     (3,908,011 )
Loan Recoveries
    433,082       531,632       1,500,836  
                         
Balance, Ending
  $ 31,400,641     $ 17,015,883     $ 15,512,940  


(6)  Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are comprised of the following as of December 31:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Land
  $ 7,805,167     $ 7,805,167  
Building
    23,642,043       23,460,842  
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
    14,365,687       13,529,356  
Leasehold Improvements
    993,086       990,198  
Construction in Progress
    6,775       127,155  
                 
      46,812,758       45,912,718  
Accumulated Depreciation
    (17,986,408 )     (16,240,837 )
                 
    $ 28,826,350     $ 29,671,881  

Depreciation charged to operations totaled $2,092,845 in 2009, $2,028,158 in 2008 and $1,875,779 in 2007.

Certain Company facilities and equipment are leased under various operating leases.  Rental expense approximated $365,000 for 2009, $374,000 for 2008 and $360,000 for 2007.

Future minimum rental payments as of December 31, 2009 are as follows:

Year Ending December 31
 
Amount
 
       
2010
  $ 129,138  
2011
    125,918  
2012
    122,813  
2013
    88,658  
2014 and Thereafter
    10,139  
         
    $ 476,666  

 
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(7)  Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following is an analysis of the goodwill and core deposit intangible activity for the years ended December 31:
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Goodwill
           
Balance, Beginning
  $ 2,412,338     $ 2,412,338  
Goodwill Impairment Expense
    (2,412,338 )     -  
                 
Balance, Ending
  $ -     $ 2,412,338  

   
Core Deposit Intangible
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
Net Core Deposit Intangible
 
                   
Core Deposit Intangible
                 
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ 1,056,693     $ (690,188 )   $ 366,505  
                         
Amortization Expense
    -       (35,749 )     (35,749 )
                         
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 1,056,693     $ (725,937 )   $ 330,756  

Amortization expense related to the core deposit intangible was $35,749, $35,748 and $36,461 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The following table reflects the expected amortization schedule for the core deposit intangible at December 31, 2009:

2010
  $ 35,749  
2011
    35,749  
2012
    35,749  
2013
    35,749  
2014 and Thereafter
    187,760  
         
    $ 330,756  

 
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(8)  Income Taxes

The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Current Federal (Benefit) Expense
  $ (4,075,442 )   $ 861,723     $ 5,339,925  
Deferred Federal (Benefit) Expense
    (5,869,055 )     (250,215 )     (1,233,259 )
                         
Federal Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
    (9,944,497 )     611,508       4,106,666  
Current State Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
    (50,384 )     (54,278 )     111,797  
                         
    $ (9,994,881 )   $ 557,230     $ 4,218,463  

The federal income tax (benefit) expense of $(9,944,497) in 2009, $611,508 in 2008 and $4,106,666 in 2007 is less than the income taxes computed by applying the federal statutory rates to income before income taxes.  The reasons for the differences are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Statutory Federal Income Taxes
  $ (9,920,776 )   $ 879,258     $ 4,340,243  
Tax-Exempt Interest
    (185,775 )     (239,097 )     (234,863 )
Interest Expense Disallowance
    16,729       35,869       46,847  
Premiums on Officers’ Life Insurance
    (58,906 )     (54,464 )     (47,369 )
Meal and Entertainment Disallowance
    32,068       13,810       14,488  
State Income Taxes
    -       -       (2,281 )
Goodwill
    58,507       -       -  
Other
    113,656       (23,868 )     (10,399 )
                         
Actual Federal Income Taxes
  $ (9,944,497 )   $ 611,508     $ 4,106,666  

 
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(8)  Income Taxes (Continued)

Deferred taxes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31 include the following:

   
2009
   
2008
 
Deferred Tax Assets
           
Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ 10,676,218     $ 5,785,400  
Deferred Compensation
    441,514       381,896  
Restricted Stock
    475,045       411,238  
Goodwill
    486,077       -  
Other
    606,391       298,390  
                 
      12,685,245       6,876,924  
Deferred Tax Liabilities
               
Premises and Equipment
    (1,340,773 )     (1,237,807 )
Vested Restricted Stock
    (337,039 )     (269,014 )
Other
    (4,185 )     (236,107 )
                 
      (1,681,997 )     (1,742,928 )
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) on Unrealized Securities Gains (Losses)
    51,417       (193,763 )
                 
Net Deferred Tax Assets
  $ 11,054,665     $ 4,940,233  

As discussed in Note 1, certain positions taken in the Company’s tax returns may be subject to challenge by the taxing authorities.  An analysis of activity related to unrecognized tax benefits follows as of December 31, 2009.

Balance, Beginning
  $ 296,821  
         
Positions Taken During the Current Year
    22,222  
Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Statutes of Limitation
    (97,459 )
         
Balance, Ending
  $ 221,584  

(9)  Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles related to Fair Value Measurements defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.  The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.  The three levels are defined as follows:
 
 
 
Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 
Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 
Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

 
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(9)  Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:

Assets

Securities  Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  Level 1 inputs include securities that have quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow.  Examples of such instruments, which would generally be classified within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, included certain collateralized mortgage and debt obligations and certain high-yield debt securities.  In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.  When measuring fair value, the valuation techniques available under the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach are used.  The Company’s evaluations are based on market data and the Company employs combinations of these approaches for its valuation methods depending on the asset class.

Impaired loans  Fair value accounting principles also apply to loans measured for impairment, including impaired loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent).  Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation which is then adjusted for the cost related to liquidation of the collateral.

Other Real Estate — Certain foreclosed assets, upon initial recognition, are remeasured and reported at fair value less cost to sale through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses based on the fair value of the foreclosed asset.  The fair value of a foreclosed asset is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market price or appraised value.  When appraised value is not available and management determines the fair value, the fair value of the foreclosed assets is considered Level 3.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis  The following table presents the recorded amount of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.

         
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
   
December 31,
2009
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Recurring
                       
Securities Available for Sale
                       
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed
  $ 258,909,008     $ -     $ 258,909,008     $ -  
State, County and Municipal
    4,067,228       -       4,067,228       -  
Corporate Obligations
    4,138,010       -       3,288,010       850,000  
Asset-Backed Securities
    132,427       -       -       132,427  
                                 
    $ 267,246,673     $ -     $ 266,264,246     $ 982,427  
Nonrecurring
                               
Impaired Loans
  $ 33,518,160     $ -     $ -     $ 33,518,160  
                                 
Other Real Estate
  $ 19,705,044     $ -     $ 19,705,044     $ -  

 
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(9)  Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

The Company did not identify any liabilities that are required to be presented at fair value.

The table below presents a reconciliation and statement of income classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

   
Available for
Sale Securities
 
       
Balance, Beginning
  $ 1,426,220  
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included In
       
Loss on OTTI Impairment
    (520,751 )
Other Comprehensive Income
    76,958  
Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements, Net
    -  
Transfers In and (Out) of Level 3
    -  
         
Balance, Ending
  $ 982,427  


(10) Deposits

The aggregate amount of overdrawn deposit accounts reclassified as loan balances totaled $231,993 and $321,931 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Components of interest-bearing deposits as of December 31 are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Interest-Bearing Demand
  $ 220,168,255     $ 194,210,807  
Savings
    34,850,882       33,349,191  
Time, $100,000 and Over
    364,064,083       333,498,421  
Other Time
    354,264,422       368,436,158  
                 
    $ 973,347,642     $ 929,494,577  

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had brokered deposits of $136,453,418 and $131,957,550, respectively.  Of the $136,453,418 brokered deposits at December 31, 2009, $26,883,859 represented Certificate of Deposits Account Registry Service (CDARS) reciprocal deposits in which customers placed core deposits into the CDARS program for FDIC insurance coverage and the Company received reciprocal brokered deposits in a like amount.  Thus, brokered deposits less the reciprocal deposits totaled $109,569,559 at December 31, 2009.  The aggregate amount of short-term jumbo certificates of deposit, each with a minimum denomination of $100,000, was approximately $316,896,500 and $301,151,000 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
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(10) Deposits (Continued)

As of December 31, 2009, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows:

Year
 
Amount
 
       
2010
  $ 620,164,923  
2011
    40,162,422  
2012
    53,891,905  
2013
    2,576,112  
2014 and Thereafter
    1,533,143  
         
    $ 718,328,505  


(11) Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

The Company has securities sold under repurchase agreements in the amount of $40,000,000 at December 31, 2009.  Barclay’s Master Repurchase Agreement originated on June 26, 2008 with the initial draw of $20,000,000 on June 30, 2008.  The Repurchase Agreement matures on June 30, 2011 and has a one-time call option on December 30, 2009.  Interest payments are due quarterly at a fixed rate of 3.34 percent.  The Repurchase Agreement is secured by U.S. Government mortgage-backed securities.

South Street Securities Master Repurchase Agreement originated on October 27, 2008 with the initial draw of $20,000,000 on October 31, 2008.  The Repurchase Agreement is overnight borrowing at a floating interest rate.  Interest payments are due monthly, and at December 31, 2009, the floating interest rate was 0.71 percent.  The Repurchase Agreement is secured by U.S. Government mortgage-backed securities.


(12) Other Borrowed Money

Other borrowed money at December 31 is summarized as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
  $ 91,000,000     $ 91,000,000  

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) have maturities ranging from 2010 to 2019 and interest rates ranging from 0.36 percent to 5.93 percent.  Under the Blanket Agreement for Advances and Security Agreement with the FHLB, residential first mortgage loans, commercial loans, mortgage-backed securities and cash balances held by the FHLB are pledged as collateral for the FHLB advances outstanding.  At December 31, 2009, the Company had available line of credit commitments totaling $193,230,000, of which $102,170,000 was available.

 
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(12) Other Borrowed Money (Continued)

The aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money at December 31, 2009 are as follows:

Year
 
Amount
 
       
2010
  $ 20,000,000  
2011
    -  
2012
    41,000,000  
2013
    -  
2014 and Thereafter
    30,000,000  
         
    $ 91,000,000  

The Company also has available federal funds lines of credit with various financial institutions totaling $42,000,000, of which there were none outstanding at December 31, 2009.


(13) Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

During the second quarter of 2004, the Company formed a third subsidiary whose sole purpose was to issue $4,500,000 in Trust Preferred Securities through a pool sponsored by FTN Financial Capital Markets.  The Trust Preferred Securities have a maturity of 30 years and are redeemable after 5 years with certain exceptions.  At December 31, 2009, the floating rate securities had a 2.93 percent interest rate, which will reset quarterly at the three-month LIBOR rate plus 2.68 percent.

During the second quarter of 2006, the Company formed a fourth subsidiary whose sole purpose was to issue $5,000,000 in Trust Preferred Securities in a private placement by SunTrust Bank Capital Markets.  The Trust Preferred Securities have a maturity of 30 years and are redeemable after 5 years with certain exceptions.  At December 31, 2009, the floating rate securities had a 1.75 percent interest rate, which will reset quarterly at the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.50 percent.

During the first quarter of 2007, the Company formed a fifth subsidiary whose sole purpose was to issue $9,000,000 in Trust Preferred Securities through a pool sponsored by Trapeza Capital Management, LLC.  The Trust Preferred Securities have a maturity of 30 years and are redeemable after 5 years with certain exceptions.  At December 31, 2009, the floating rate securities had a 1.90 percent interest rate, which will reset quarterly at the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.65 percent.  Proceeds from this issuance were used to pay off the Trust Preferred Securities with the first subsidiary formed in March 2002 as the Company exercised its option to call.

During the third quarter of 2007, the Company formed a sixth subsidiary whose sole purpose was to issue $5,000,000 in Trust Preferred Securities through a pool sponsored by Trapeza Capital Management, LLC.  The Trust Preferred Securities have a maturity of 30 years and are redeemable after 5 years with certain exceptions.  At December 31, 2009, the floating rate securities had a 1.68 percent interest rate, which will reset quarterly at the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.40 percent.  Proceeds from this issuance were used to pay off the Trust Preferred Securities with the second subsidiary formed in December 2002 as the Company exercised its option to call.

 
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(13) Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities) (Continued)

The Trust Preferred Securities are recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheets, but, subject to certain limitations, qualify as Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital purposes.  The proceeds from the offerings were used to fund the cash portion of the Quitman acquisition, pay off holding company debt, and inject capital into the bank subsidiary.

The total aggregate principal amount of trust preferred certificates outstanding at December 31, 2009 was $23,500,000.  The total aggregate principal amount of subordinated debentures outstanding at December 31, 2009 was $24,229,000.


(14) Preferred Stock

On January 9, 2009, the Company issued to the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury), in exchange for aggregate consideration of $28.0 million, (i) 28,000 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, (the Preferred Stock), and (ii) a warrant (the Warrant) to purchase up to 500,000 shares (the Warrant Common Stock) of the Company’s common stock.

The Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and pays cumulative cash dividends quarterly at a rate of 5 percent per annum for the first five years, and 9 percent per annum thereafter. The Preferred Stock is non-voting, other than class voting rights on certain matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock may be redeemed by the Company on or after February 15, 2012 at the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.  Prior to this date, the Preferred Stock may not be redeemed unless the Company has received aggregate gross proceeds from one or more qualified equity offerings of any Tier 1 perpetual preferred or common stock of the Company equal to $7.0 million. Subject to certain limited exceptions, until January 9, 2012, or such earlier time as all Preferred Stock has been redeemed, the Company will not, without the Treasury’s consent, be able to increase its dividend rate per share of common stock or repurchase its common stock.

The Warrant may be exercised on or before January 9, 2019 at an exercise price of $8.40 per share.  The Treasury may not exercise voting power with respect to any shares of Warrant Common Stock until the Warrant has been exercised.

Upon receipt of the aggregate consideration from the Treasury on January 9, 2009, the Company allocated the $28,000,000 proceeds on a pro rata basis to the Preferred Stock and the Warrant based on relative fair values.  As a result, the Company allocated $27,220,000 of the aggregate proceeds to the Preferred Stock, and $780 thousand was allocated to the Warrant.  The discount recorded on the Preferred Stock that resulted from allocating a portion of the proceeds to the Warrant is being accreted directly to retained earnings over a 5-year period applying a level yield.


(15) Restricted Stock - Unearned Compensation

In 1999, the board of directors of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. adopted a restricted stock grant plan which awards certain executive officers common shares of the Company.  The maximum number of shares (split-adjusted) which may be subject to restricted stock awards is 64,701.  To date, 77,052 shares have been issued under this plan and 12,351 shares have been forfeited; thus, there are no remaining shares which may be issued at December 31, 2009.  The shares are recorded at fair market value (on the date granted) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.  The cost of these shares is being amortized against earnings using the straight-line method over three years (the restriction period).

 
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(15) Restricted Stock - Unearned Compensation (Continued)

In April 2004, the stockholders of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. adopted a second restricted stock grant plan which awards certain executive officers common shares of the Company.  The maximum number of shares which may be subject to restricted stock awards (split-adjusted) is 143,500.  To date, 53,256 shares have been issued under this plan and 11,348 shares have been forfeited; thus, remaining shares which may be issued are 101,592 at December 31, 2009.   The shares are recorded at fair market value (on the date granted) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The cost of these shares is being amortized against earnings using the straight-line method over three years (the restriction period).


(16) Profit Sharing Plan

The Company has a profit sharing plan that covers substantially all employees who meet certain age and service requirements.  It is the Company’s policy to make contributions to the plan as approved annually by the board of directors.  The total provision for contributions to the plan was $(19,411) for 2009, $206,179 for 2008 and $583,690 for 2007.


(17) Commitments and Contingencies

Credit-Related Financial Instruments.  The Company is a party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit.  Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments.  The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

   
Contract Amount
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Commitments to Extend Credit
  $ 56,100,000     $ 73,610,000  
Standby Letters of Credit
    1,475,000       2,710,000  

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.  The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon.  Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers.  These lines of credit are uncollateralized and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Company is committed.

 
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(17) Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

Standby and performance letters of credit are conditional lending commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.  Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

Legal Contingencies.  In the ordinary course of business, there are various legal proceedings pending against Colony and its Subsidiary.  The aggregate liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings would not, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect on Colony’s consolidated financial position.


(18) Deferred Compensation Plan

Colony Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary, has deferred compensation plans covering certain former directors and certain officers choosing to participate through individual deferred compensation contracts.  In accordance with terms of the contracts, the Bank is committed to pay the participant’s deferred compensation over a specified number of years, beginning at age 65.  In the event of a participant’s death before age 65, payments are made to the participant’s named beneficiary over a specified number of years, beginning on the first day of the month following the death of the participant.

Liabilities accrued under the plans totaled $1,298,572 and $1,123,223 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Benefit payments under the contracts were $187,655 in 2009 and $211,816 in 2008.  Provisions charged to operations totaled $361,171 in 2009, $178,542 in 2008 and $238,003 in 2007.

Fee income recognized with deferred compensation plans totaled $173,253 in 2009, $160,187 in 2008 and $139,322 in 2007.


(19) Interest Income and Expense

Interest income of $267,553, $426,779 and $506,896 from state, county and municipal bonds was exempt from regular income taxes in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Interest on deposits includes interest expense on time certificates of $100,000 or more totaling $9,598,455, $14,596,774 and $18,700,653 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 
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(20) Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash payments for the following were made during the years ended December 31:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Interest Expense
  $ 27,537,602     $ 38,739,489     $ 47,409,625  
                         
Income Taxes
  $ -     $ 1,875,000     $ 6,380,000  

Noncash financing and investing activities for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Acquisitions of Real Estate Through Loan Foreclosures
  $ 19,258,910     $ 14,748,105     $ 2,576,332  
                         
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Investment Securities
  $ 721,116     $ (157,957 )   $ (1,888,934 )


(21) Related Party Transactions

The aggregate balance of direct and indirect loans to directors, executive officers or principal holders of equity securities of the Company was $6,473,238 as of December 31, 2009 and $7,641,037 as of December 31, 2008. All such loans were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and do not involve more than a normal risk of collectibility.  A summary of activity of related party loans is shown below:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Balance, Beginning
  $ 7,641,037     $ 16,544,057  
New Loans
    4,829,291       5,871,138  
Repayments
    (5,997,090 )     (4,282,192 )
Transactions Due to Changes in Directors
    -       (10,491,966 )
                 
Balance, Ending
  $ 6,473,238     $ 7,641,037  



 
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(22) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Generally accepted accounting standards in the U.S. require disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value.  The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiary’s financial instruments are detailed hereafter.  Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques.  The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

Cash and Short-Term Investments - For cash, due from banks, bank-owned deposits and federal funds sold, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment Securities - Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock – The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates carrying value.

Loans - The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings.  For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Deposit Liabilities - The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Funds Purchased – The carrying value of federal funds purchased approximates fair value.

Subordinated Debentures – Fair value approximates carrying value due to the variable interest rates of the subordinated debentures.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Borrowed Money – The fair value of other borrowed money is calculated by discounting contractual cash flows using an estimated interest rate based on current rates available to the Company for debt of similar remaining maturities and collateral terms.

Unrecognized Financial Instruments – Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  The fees associated with these instruments are not material.

 
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(22) Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued)

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31 are as follows:
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
(in Thousands)
 
Assets
                       
Cash and Short-Term Investments
  $ 48,908     $ 48,908     $ 29,605     $ 29,605  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
    267,247       267,247       207,645       207,645  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
    54       57       60       63  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    6,345       6,345       6,272       6,272  
Loans, Net
    899,851       908,638       943,841       959,613  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Deposits
    1,057,586       1,059,037       1,006,991       1,009,967  
Federal Funds Purchased
    -       -       2,274       2,274  
Subordinated Debentures
    24,229       24,229       24,229       24,229  
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
    40,000       40,671       40,000       40,765  
Other Borrowed Money
    91,000       91,703       91,000       94,067  

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

 
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(23) Regulatory Capital Matters

The amount of dividends payable to the parent company from the subsidiary bank is limited by various banking regulatory agencies.  Upon approval by regulatory authorities, the Bank may pay cash dividends to the parent company in excess of regulatory limitations.  Additionally, in the third quarter of 2009, the Company suspended the payment of dividends to common shareholders.

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and, possibly, additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I capital to average assets.  The amounts and ratios as defined in regulations are presented hereafter.  Management believes, as of December 31, 2009, the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  In the opinion of management, there are no conditions or events since prior notification of capital adequacy from the regulators that have changed the institution’s category.

 
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(23) Regulatory Capital Matters (Continued)

The following table summarizes regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 on a consolidated basis and for its wholly-owned subsidiary, as defined.

   
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
   
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
As of December 31, 2009
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
                                   
Consolidated
  $ 118,848       13.07 %   $ 72,768       8.00 %     N/A       N/A  
Colony Bank
    117,756       12.97       72,622       8.00     $ 90,777       10.00 %
                                                 
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
                                               
Consolidated
    107,231       11.79       36,384       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Colony Bank
    106,161       11.69       36,311       4.00       54,466       6.00  
                                                 
Tier I Capital to Average Assets
                                               
Consolidated
    107,231       8.30       51,708       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Colony Bank
    106,161       8.22       51,641       4.00       64,551       5.00  
                                                 
As of December 31, 2008
                                               
                                                 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
                                               
Consolidated
    115,604       12.06       76,684       8.00       N/A       N/A  
Colony Bank
    114,545       11.97       76,547       8.00       95,684       10.00  
                                                 
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
                                               
Consolidated
    103,560       10.80       38,342       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Colony Bank
    102,522       10.71       38,273       4.00       57,470       6.00  
                                                 
Tier I Capital to Average Assets
                                               
Consolidated
    103,560       8.39       49,380       4.00       N/A       N/A  
Colony Bank
    102,522       8.33       49,205       4.00       61,506       5.00  

 
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(24) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only)

The parent company’s balance sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period then ended are as follows:

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31

ASSETS
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash
  $ 556,209     $ 2,227  
Premises and Equipment, Net
    1,553,652       1,542,040  
Investment in Subsidiary, at Equity
    111,450,651       105,506,392  
Other
    257,252       1,293,424  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 113,817,764     $ 108,344,083  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
                 
Liabilities
               
Dividends Payable
  $ 175,000     $ 703,201  
Other
    139,140       196,727  
                 
      314,140       899,928  
                 
Subordinated Debt
    24,229,000       24,229,000  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred Stock, No Par Value; Authorized 10,000,000 Shares, Issued 28,000 Shares
    27,356,964       -  
Common Stock, Par Value $1; Authorized 20,000,000 Shares, Issued 7,229,163 and 7,212,313 Shares as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, Respectively
    7,229,163       7,212,313  
Paid-In Capital
    25,392,913       24,535,683  
Retained Earnings
    29,553,940       51,302,025  
Restricted Stock – Unearned Compensation
    (158,547 )     (210,993 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
    (99,809 )     376,127  
                 
      89,274,624       83,215,155  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 113,817,764     $ 108,344,083  

 
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(24) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
 
                   
                   
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Income
                 
Dividends from Subsidiary
  $ 2,170,827     $ 5,038,854     $ 5,662,500  
Management Fees
    227,620       -       -  
Other
    100,157       92,111       281,885  
                         
      2,498,604       5,130,965       5,944,385  
                         
Expenses
                       
Interest
    659,456       1,270,942       2,005,971  
Amortization
    2,250       2,250       295,093  
Salaries and Employee Benefits
    848,076       876,166       974,524  
Goodwill Impairment
    172,029       -       -  
Other
    799,924       1,240,339       889,093  
                         
      2,481,735       3,389,697       4,164,681  
                         
Income Before Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary
    16,869       1,741,268       1,779,704  
                         
Income Tax Benefits
    608,062       979,911       1,213,835  
                         
Income Before Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiary
    624,931       2,721,179       2,993,539  
                         
Equity in Undistributed Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiary
    (19,808,805 )     (692,355 )     5,553,417  
                         
Net Income (Loss)
    (19,183,874 )     2,028,824       8,546,956  
Preferred Stock Dividends
    1,365,000       -       -  
                         
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
  $ (20,548,874 )   $ 2,028,824     $ 8,546,956  
                         

 
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(24) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
 
                   
                   
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (19,183,874 )   $ 2,028,824     $ 8,546,956  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
                       
Gains on Securities Arising During the Year
    1,257,136       893,158       1,367,910  
Reclassification Adjustment
    (1,733,072 )     (788,907 )     (121,213 )
                         
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Reclassification Adjustment and Tax Effects
    (475,936 )     104,251       1,246,697  
                         
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ (19,659,810 )   $ 2,133,075     $ 9,793,653  

 
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(24) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
 
                   
                   
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
                 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (19,183,874 )   $ 2,028,824     $ 8,546,956  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to
                       
Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities
                       
Depreciation and Amortization
    295,209       275,299       294,121  
Goodwill Impairment
    172,029       -       -  
Equity in Undistributed (Earnings) Losses of Subsidiary
    19,808,805       692,355       (5,553,417 )
Other
    31,634       720,701       (436,928 )
                         
      1,123,803       3,717,179       2,850,732  
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                       
Capital Infusion in Subsidiary
    (25,500,000 )     (1,500,000 )     (1,500,000 )
Purchases of Premises and Equipment
    (119,156 )     (393,392 )     (44,915 )
Investment in Capital Trusts
    -       -       (434,000 )
Liquidation of Statutory Trusts
    -       -       434,000  
                         
      (25,619,156 )     (1,893,392 )     (1,544,915 )
                         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                       
Dividends Paid on Preferred Stock
    (1,190,000 )     -       -  
Dividends Paid on Common Stock
    (1,760,665 )     (2,794,520 )     (2,556,438 )
Principal Payments on Notes and Debentures
    -       -       (14,434,000 )
Proceeds from Notes and Debentures
    -       -       14,434,000  
Proceeds Allocated to Issuance of Preferred Stock
    27,215,218       -       -  
Proceeds Allocated to Warrants Issued
    784,782       -       -  
                         
      25,049,335       (2,794,520 )     (2,556,438 )
                         
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
    553,982       (970,733 )     (1,250,621 )
                         
Cash, Beginning
    2,227       972,960       2,223,581  
                         
Cash, Ending
  $ 556,209     $ 2,227     $ 972,960  

 
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(25) Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed and presented hereafter. Basic earnings per share is calculated and presented based on income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting periods. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of restricted stock. The following presents earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 under the requirements of Statement 128:

 December 31, 2009
 
Income Numerator
   
Common
Shares
Denominator
   
 
EPS
 
                   
Basic EPS
                 
Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
  $ (20,548,874 )     7,213,430     $ (2.85 )
                         
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock
                       
Restricted Stock
            -          
                         
Diluted EPS
                       
Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders After Assumed Conversions of Dilutive Securities
  $ (20,548,874 )     7,213,430     $ (2.85 )
                         
December 31, 2008
                       
                         
Basic EPS
                       
Income Available to Common Stockholders
  $ 2,028,824       7,199,121     $ 0.28  
                         
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock
                       
Restricted Stock
            -          
                         
Diluted EPS
                       
Income Available to Common Stockholders After Assumed Conversions of Dilutive Securities
  $ 2,028,824       7,199,121     $ 0.28  
                         
December 31, 2007
                       
                         
Basic EPS
                       
Income Available to Common Stockholders
  $ 8,546,956       7,188,696     $ 1.19  
                         
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock
                       
Restricted Stock
            8,635          
                         
Diluted EPS
                       
Income Available to Common Stockholders After Assumed Conversions of Dilutive Securities
  $ 8,546,956       7,197,331     $ 1.19  


(26) Subsequent Event

The Company began a private placement offering of its common stock to accredited investors on March 1, 2010.  Up to 1,216,545 common shares are being offered to investors at a price of $4.11 per share.  The offering is scheduled to end on March 31, 2010; however, the Company reserves the right to extend the offering for additional periods.
 
 
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