Cochran Bank & Trust

Welcome to State Bank of Cochran, a Division of BankSouth. As of October 1, 2025, State Bank of Cochran, First Laurens Bank, and Community Bank of Johnson County are now divisions of BankSouth. You'll find the same full-service banking you know and trust at our Cochran, Dexter, Dublin, and Wrightsville locations-now backed by the strength and resources of BankSouth. We remain the largest bank in Bleckley and Johnson Counties and the second largest in Laurens County, and we look forward to helping you reach your financial goals. Please call or come by to see us soon!

The Citizens Bank of Cochran, formerly known as Cook Banking Company, is a full-service financial institution that offers personal and business banking solutions. Founded in 1942, the bank specializes in providing wealth management, mortgage lending and investment services. It is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Putnam-Greene Financial Corporation. The Citizens Bank of Cochran provides different types of savings, checking and individual retirement accounts. It offers fixed- and variable-rate loans for commercial and residential clients. The bank provides safe-deposit boxes, ATM debit and credit cards and traveler s checks. The Citizens Bank of Cochran offers Internet banking services that include funds transfer, balance checking and bill payment options.