Community Bankshares Cease and Desist Order
Summary
The Federal Reserve Board issued a Cease and Desist Order against Community Bankshares, Inc., LaGrange, Georgia, dated April 14, 2026. The enforcement action targets the bank holding company and requires it to cease and desist from practices identified by the Federal Reserve. The specific violations and compliance requirements are detailed in the attached order document.
What changed
The Federal Reserve Board executed a Cease and Desist Order against Community Bankshares, Inc., a bank holding company based in LaGrange, Georgia. The order, dated April 14, 2026, requires the institution to cease and desist from specific practices identified during regulatory examination.\n\nBank holding companies subject to Federal Reserve enforcement actions must comply promptly with all terms of the order. The specific remediation requirements and any associated penalties are detailed in the formal order document. Institutions should monitor Federal Reserve enforcement action databases for additional information and ensure internal compliance programs address similar risk areas.
What to do next
- Cease and desist from practices identified in the order
- Review and remediate compliance deficiencies identified by the Federal Reserve
- Contact Federal Reserve for order details and compliance requirements
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Press Release
April 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.
For release at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Community Bankshares, Inc., LaGrange, Georgia
Cease and Desist Order dated April 14, 2026
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- Attachment (PDF) Last Update: April 16, 2026
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