<p>For Immediate Release: Contact: Marcus Evans (229) 386-3999 [email protected]</p><p>(Bank Name) to promote the power of peanuts during annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week October 17-21, 2016</p><p>TIFTON, Ga – Banks and financial institutions across Georgia will be celebrating Georgia Peanut Bank </p><p>Week, Oct. 17-21, 2016. Financial institutions in communities across the state are saluting peanut </p><p> farmers’ contributions to the state and local economy during this weeklong event. The Georgia Peanut </p><p>Commission, in cooperation with the Georgia Bankers Association, promotes Georgia’s official state </p><p> crop by sponsoring Georgia Peanut Bank Week annually.</p><p>This year’s theme, “In Georgia, Money Grows on Vines . . . Peanut Vines,” will showcase the </p><p> importance of peanuts, Georgia’s official state crop, and how Georgia’s peanut farmers contribute </p><p> approximately $1.3 billion annually to the state and local economy to help maintain Georgia’s largest </p><p> industry: agriculture. </p><p>“This is the fortieth year we have held a special salute to farmers in cooperation with financial </p><p> institutions,” says Armond Morris, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “We have a great </p><p> nutritional message to share with consumers and we hope by incorporating peanuts into their diet, they </p><p> will feel the power peanuts have to offer.”</p><p>( Bank Name ) urges everyone to stop by and find out how peanuts can contribute to a healthy </p><p> diet. Recipes, peanuts and other promotional items will be available throughout the week. “Come join us</p><p> at ( Bank Name ) as peanut farmers prepare for harvest and bring both continued and new business to our </p><p> community,” says ( Name, President of Bank).</p><p>P.O. Box 967  445 Fulwood Blvd.  Tifton, Georgia 31793 (229) 386-3470  FAX (229) 386-3501  http://www.gapeanuts.com ###</p>