10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-12436

COLONY BANKCORP, INC.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

GEORGIA	58-1492391
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)	(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)

115 SOUTH GRANT STREET, FITZGERALD, GEORGIA 31750

ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES

229/426-6000

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (1) HAS FILED REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTIONS 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.

YES    xNO       o

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT HAS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AND POSTED ON ITS CORPORATE WEB SITE, IF ANY, EVERY INTERACTIVE DATA FILE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AND POSTED PURSUANT TO RULE 405 OF REGULATION S-T (§232.405 OF THIS CHAPTER) DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AND POST SUCH FILES).

YES    xNO       o

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS A LARGE ACCELERATED FILER, AN ACCELERATED FILER, A NON-ACCELERATED FILER OR A SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY.   SEE DEFINITIONS OF “ACCELERATED FILER”, “LARGE ACCELERATED FILER” AND “SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY” IN RULE 12b-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.

LARGE ACCELERATED FILER o	ACCELERATED FILER o
NON-ACCELERATED FILER o	SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY   x
(DO NOT CHECK IF A SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY)

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS A SHELL COMPANY (AS DEFINED IN RULE 12B-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT).

YES   oNO  x     

INDICATE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF EACH OF THE ISSUER’S CLASSES OF COMMON STOCK, AS OF THE LATEST PRACTICABLE DATE.

CLASS	OUTSTANDING AT NOVEMBER 3, 2014
COMMON STOCK, $1 PAR VALUE	8,439,258

TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page
PART I – Financial Information
	Forward Looking Statement Disclosure		3
	Item 1.	Financial Statements	4
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of  Financial Condition and Results of Operations	39
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	53
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	54
PART II – Other Information
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	55
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	55
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	55
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	55
	Item 4.	(Removed and Reserved)	55
	Item 5.	Other Information	55
	Item 6.	Exhibits	56
	Signatures		58

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Forward Looking Statement Disclosure

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Act), not withstanding that such statements are not specifically identified.  In addition, certain statements may be contained in the Company’s future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Company that are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act.  Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans and objectives of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. or its management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products or services; (ii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements.  Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

● Loss and regional economic conditions and the impact they may have on the Company and its customers and the Company’s assessment of that impact.

● Changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements.

● The effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board.

● Inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations.

● Political instability.

● Acts of war or terrorism.

● The timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users.

● Changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits.

● Technological changes.

● Acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.

● The ability to increase market share and control expenses.

● The effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which the Company and its subsidiary must comply.

● The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.

● Changes in the Company’s organization, compensation and benefit plans.

● The costs and effects of litigation and of unexpected or adverse outcomes in such litigation.

● Greater than expected costs or difficulties related to the integration of new lines of business.

● The Company’s success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.

● Restrictions or conditions imposed by our regulators on our operations.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Readers should carefully review all disclosures we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY BANK, COLONY BANK

A. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2013 (AUDITED).

B. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME – FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED).

C. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME – FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED).

D. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 (UNAUDITED).

THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FURNISHED HAVE NOT BEEN AUDITED BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, BUT REFLECT, IN THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT, ALL ADJUSTMENTS (CONSISTING SOLELY OF NORMAL RECURRING ADJUSTMENTS) NECESSARY FOR A FAIR PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED.

THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF THE RESULTS TO BE EXPECTED FOR THE FULL YEAR.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1  (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Due from Banks	$	17,120		$	25,692
Federal Funds Sold		6,712			20,495
		23,832			46,187
Interest-Bearing Deposits		10,682			21,960
Investment Securities
Available for Sale, at Fair Value		273,547			263,258
Held to Maturity, at Cost (Fair Value of $33 and $37, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Respectively)		33			37
		273,580			263,295
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost		2,831			3,164
Loans		743,281			751,218
Allowance for Loan Losses		(9,788	)		(11,806	)
Unearned Interest and Fees		(354	)		(360	)
		733,139			739,052
Premises and Equipment		24,976			24,876
Other Real Estate (Net of Allowance of $3,026 and $3,986 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Respectively)		10,833			15,502
Other Intangible Assets		161			188
Other Assets		34,380			34,327
Total Assets	$	1,114,414		$	1,148,551
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits
Noninterest-Bearing	$	116,131		$	115,261
Interest-Bearing		825,069			872,269
		941,200			987,530
Borrowed Money
Subordinated Debentures		24,229			24,229
Other Borrowed Money		40,000			40,000
		64,229			64,229
Other Liabilities		12,713			6,838
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, Stated Value $1,000 a Share; Authorized 10,000,000 Shares, Issued 28,000 Shares		28,000			28,000
Common Stock, Par Value $1 a Share; Authorized 20,000,000 Shares, Issued 8,439,258 Shares as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013		8,439			8,439
Paid-In Capital		29,145			29,145
Retained Earnings		36,978			33,445
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss), Net of Tax Benefits		(6,290	)		(9,075	)
		96,272			89,954
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	1,114,414		$	1,148,551

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1  (Continued)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013

AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013

(UNAUDITED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
Interest Income
Loans, Including Fees	$	10,170	$	10,303	$	29,815	$	31,023
Federal Funds Sold		6		7		23		27
Deposits with Other Banks		9		5		32		21
Investment Securities
U.S. Government Agencies		1,165		880		3,574		2,454
State, County and Municipal		24		30		75		94
Corporate Obligations & Asset-Backed Securities		-		14		-		42
Dividends on Other Investments		26		21		85		59
		11,400		11,260		33,604		33,720
Interest Expense
Deposits		1,260		1,361		3,869		4,452
Borrowed Money		402		405		1,275		1,273
		1,662		1,766		5,144		5,725
Net Interest Income		9,738		9,494		28,460		27,995
Provision for Loan Losses		500		1,500		1,308		4,200
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses		9,238		7,994		27,152		23,795
Noninterest Income
Service Charges on Deposits		1,231		1,236		3,369		3,484
Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees		622		442		1,842		1,289
Mortgage Fee Income		130		117		311		377
Securities Gains (Losses)		-		-		1		(2	)
Other		427		314		1,195		1,211
		2,410		2,109		6,718		6,359
Noninterest Expenses
Salaries and Employee Benefits		4,432		4,178		13,149		12,496
Occupancy and Equipment		1,049		974		3,069		2,842
Other		3,053		3,336		9,473		10,281
		8,534		8,488		25,691		25,619
Income Before Income Taxes		3,114		1,615		8,179		4,535
Income Taxes		1,033		535		2,625		1,532
Net Income		2,081		1,080		5,554		3,003
Preferred Stock Dividends		697		379		2,021		1,124
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	1,384	$	701	$	3,533	$	1,879
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock
Basic	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22
Diluted	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22
Cash Dividends Declared Per Share of Common Stock	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	0.00
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding		8,439,258		8,439,258		8,439,258		8,439,258
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding		8,439,258		8,439,258		8,439,258		8,439,258

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013

AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013

(UNAUDITED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
Net Income	$	2,081		$	1,080		$	5,554		$	3,003
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		(488	)		(2,464	)		4,220			(10,338	)
Tax Effect		166			838			(1,435	)		3,515
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income		-			(2	)		-			-
Tax Effect		-			1			-			-
		(322	)		(1,627	)		2,785			(6,823	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	1,759		$	(547	)	$	8,339		$	(3,820	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013

(UNAUDITED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$	5,554		$	3,003
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation		1,207			1,172
Provision for Loan Losses		1,308			4,200
Securities (Gains) Losses		(1	)		2
Amortization and Accretion		979			2,277
Losses on Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions		501			796
Provision for Losses on Other Real Estate		605			1,049
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance		(431	)		(178	)
Gain on Sale of Premises and Equipment		(12	)		-
Other Prepaids, Deferrals and Accruals, Net		2,745			2,939
		12,455			15,260
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of Investment Securities Available for Sale		(34,062	)		(78,604	)
Proceeds from Maturities, Calls, and Paydowns of
Investment Securities:
Available for Sale		27,072			40,794
Held for Maturity		8			8
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Securities
Available for Sale		-			36,217
Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks		11,278			17,678
Net Loans to Customers		1,864			(13,442	)
Purchase of Premises and Equipment		(1,308	)		(1,089	)
Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions		6,321			6,514
Proceeds from Sale of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		333			200
Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets		14			-
Purchase of Bank Owned Life Insurance		-			(10,000	)
		11,520			(1,724	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Noninterest-Bearing Customer Deposits		870			(13,097	)
Interest-Bearing Customer Deposits		(47,200	)		(17,126	)
Proceeds from Other Borrowed Money		-			(16,500	)
Principal Payments on Other Borrowed Money		-			21,500
		(46,330	)		(25,223	)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(22,355	)		(11,687	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period		46,187			49,246
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	23,832		$	37,559

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Presentation

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the Company) is a bank holding company located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Colony Bank, 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.

All dollars in notes to consolidated financial statements are rounded to the nearest thousand.

The consolidated financial statements in this report are unaudited, except for the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.  All adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements have been included and fairly and accurately present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.  The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.

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 central, south and coastal 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 and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans.

Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations selected for 2014.   Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported stockholders’ equity or net income.

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 September 30, 2014, approximately 86 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.  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 high loan loss provisions in recent years.  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.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Concentrations of Credit Risk (Continued)

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 Colony 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 federal deposit insurance limits.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions whose credit ratings are 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.  Gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are computed using the specific identification method. Securities available for sale 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.

The Company evaluates each held to maturity and available for sale security in a loss position for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI).  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below cost, the financial condition of the issuer and the Company’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis.  If the Company intends to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is recognized in earnings.  If the Company does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) isrequired 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.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)

(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Loans Modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR)

Loans are considered to have been modified in a TDR when due to a borrower’s financial difficulty, the Company makes certain concessions to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider for new debt with similar risk characteristics.  Modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal or interest forgiveness, forbearance, and other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral.  Generally, a non-accrual loan that has been modified in a TDR remains on non-accrual status for a period of 6 months to demonstrate that the borrower is able to meet the terms of the modified loan.  However, performance prior to the modification, or significant events that coincide with the modification, are included in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual status at the time of loan modification or after a shorter performance period.  If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is uncertain, the loan remains on non-accrual status.  Once a loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring it is accounted for as an impaired loan, regardless of its accrual status, until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged off.

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, historical and general 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 historical component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. A general component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The general component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and historical losses in the portfolio.  General valuation allowances are based on internal and external qualitative risk factors such as (i) changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, (ii) the extent of loan concentrations within the portfolio, (iii) the effectiveness of the Company’s lending policies, procedures and internal controls, (iv) the experience, ability and effectiveness of the Company’s lending management and staff, and (v) national and local economics and business conditions.

Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review and/or regulatory agencies are charged off.

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.

A significant portion of the Company’s impaired loans are deemed to be collateral dependent.  Management therefore measures impairment on these loans based on the fair value of the collateral.  Collateral values are determined based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company or by senior members of the Company’s credit administration staff.  The decision whether or not to obtain an external third-party appraisal usually depends on the type of property being evaluated.  External appraisals are usually obtained on more complex, income producing properties such as hotels, shopping centers and businesses.  Less complex properties such as residential lots, farm land and single family houses may be evaluated internally by senior credit administration staff.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 1 (Continued)
 

(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

When the Company does obtain appraisals from external third-parties, the values utilized in the impairment calculation are “as is” or current market values.  The appraisals, whether prepared internally or externally, may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales, income and cost approach.  Appraised amounts used in the impairment calculation are typically discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs, if the repayment of the loan is to come from the sale of the collateral.  Although appraisals are not obtained each year on all impaired loans, the collateral values used in the impairment calculations are evaluated quarterly by management.  Based on management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions, appraised values may be further discounted to reflect facts and circumstances known to management since the initial appraisal was performed.

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

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.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles acquired in connection with a business combination.  The core deposit intangible is initially recognized based on a 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.

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, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and certificates of deposit are reported net.

Advertising Costs

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

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(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

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. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  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.

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 statement of income.

Other Real Estate

Other real estate generally represents real estate acquired through foreclosure and is initially recorded at estimated fair value at the date of acquisition less the cost of disposal.  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 noninterest expense.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance on the lives of certain key members of management and directors.  The life insurance policies are recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement, if applicable.  Increases in the cash surrender value are recorded as other income in the consolidated statements of income.  The cash surrender value of the insurance contracts is recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets in the amount of $14,371 and $13,940 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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 (loss).

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

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04,"Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure."The objective of this guidance is to clarify when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. ASU No. 2014-04 states that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-04 requires interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. ASU No. 2014-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2014-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

(2)  Investment Securities

Investment securities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:

September 30, 2014			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	279,533	$	182	$	(9,705	)	$	270,010
State, County & Municipal		3,544		21		(28	)		3,537
	$	283,077	$	203	$	(9,733	)	$	273,547
Securities Held to Maturity:
State, County and Municipal	$	33	$	-	$	-		$	33
December 31, 2013			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	273,029	$	119	$	(13,800	)	$	259,348
State, County & Municipal		3,979		15		(84	)		3,910
	$	277,008	$	134	$	(13,884	)	$	263,258
Securities Held to Maturity:
State, County and Municipal	$	37	$	-	$	-		$	37

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(2)  Investment Securities (Continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2014, 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.  This is often the case with mortgage-backed securities, which are disclosed separately in the table below.

	Securities
	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due In One Year or Less	$	718	$	721	$	-	$	-
Due After One Year Through Five Years		734		745		33		33
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years		1,169		1,160		-		-
Due After Ten Years		923		911		-		-
	$	3,544	$	3,537	$	33	$	33
Mortgage-Backed Securities		279,533		270,010		-		-
	$	283,077	$	273,547	$	33	$	33

Proceeds from the sale of investments available for sale during the first nine months of 2014 totaled $0 compared to $36,217 for the first nine months of 2013.  The sale of investments available for sale during the first nine months of 2014 resulted in gross realized gains of $0 and losses of $0.  The gross realized gain of $1 for the first nine months of 2014 was due to a gain on a call for a held to maturity investment.  The sale of investments available for sale during the first nine months of 2013 resulted in gross realized gains of $191 and losses of $(193).

Investment securities having a carry value approximating $113,540 and $112,913 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 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
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
September 30, 2014
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	74,078	$	(602	)	$	178,358	$	(9,103	)	$	252,436	$	(9,705	)
State, County and Municipal		474		(6	)		1,380		(22	)		1,854		(28	)
	$	74,552	$	(608	)	$	179,738	$	(9,125	)	$	254,290	$	(9,733	)
December 31, 2013
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	190,064	$	(9,441	)	$	63,194	$	(4,359	)	$	253,258	$	(13,800	)
State, County and Municipal		1,647		(84	)		-		-			1,647		(84	)
	$	191,711	$	(9,525	)	$	63,194	$	(4,359	)	$	254,905	$	(13,884	)

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(2)  Investments (Continued)

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 September 30, 2014, the debt securities with unrealized losses have depreciated 3.69 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.

(3)  Loans

The following table presents the composition of loans segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	46,481	$	48,107
Agricultural		23,017		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		50,455		52,739
Residential Construction		9,700		6,549
Commercial		327,498		341,783
Residential		204,313		206,258
Farmland		50,401		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		23,448		25,676
Other		7,968		12,405
Total Loans	$	743,281	$	751,218

Commercial and industrial loans are extended to a diverse group of businesses within the Company’s market area.  These loans are often underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income from the business.  Real estate construction loans often require loan funds to be advanced prior to completion of the project.  Due to uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs, changes in interest rates and other economic conditions, these loans often pose a higher risk than other types of loans.  Consumer loans are originated at the bank level.  These loans are generally smaller loan amounts spread across many individual borrowers to help minimize risk.

Credit Quality Indicators.  As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk grade assigned to commercial and consumer loans, (ii) the level of classified commercial loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans, and (v) the general economic conditions in the Company’s geographic markets.

The Company uses a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans.  Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 8.  A description of the general characteristics of the grades is as follows:

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● Grades 1 and 2 – Borrowers with these assigned grades range in risk from virtual absence of risk to minimal risk.  Such loans may be secured by Company-issued and controlled certificates of deposit or properly margined equity securities or bonds.  Other loans comprising these grades are made to companies that have been in existence for a long period of time with many years of consecutive profits and strong equity, good liquidity, excellent debt service ability and unblemished past performance, or to exceptionally strong individuals with collateral of unquestioned value that fully secures the loans.  Loans in this category fall into the “pass” classification.

● Grades 3 and 4 – Loans assigned these “pass” risk grades are made to borrowers with acceptable credit quality and risk.  The risk ranges from loans with no significant weaknesses in repayment capacity and collateral protection to acceptable loans with one or more risk factors considered to be more than average.

● Grade 5 – This grade includes “special mention” loans on management’s watch list and is intended to be used on a temporary basis for pass grade loans where risk-modifying action is intended in the short-term.

● Grade 6 – This grade includes “substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines.  This category includes borrowers with well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the payment of the debt in accordance with the agreed terms.  Loans considered to be impaired are assigned this grade, and these loans often have assigned loss allocations as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses.  Generally, loans on which interest accrual has been stopped would be included in this grade.

● Grades 7 and 8 – These grades correspond to regulatory classification definitions of “doubtful” and “loss,” respectively.  In practice, any loan with these grades would be for a very short period of time, and generally the Company has no loans with these assigned grades.  Management manages the Company’s problem loans in such a way that uncollectible loans or uncollectible portions of loans are charged off immediately with any residual, collectible amounts assigned a risk grade of 6.

The following table presents the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator (risk grade) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Those loans with a risk grade of 1, 2, 3 or 4 have been combined in the pass column for presentation purposes.

September 30, 2014
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	41,379	$	3,058	$	2,044	$	46,481
Agricultural		22,825		35		157		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		44,084		1,979		4,392		50,455
Residential Construction		9,591		109		-		9,700
Commercial		306,612		9,959		10,927		327,498
Residential		180,906		10,480		12,927		204,313
Farmland		48,428		475		1,498		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		22,710		226		512		23,448
Other		7,764		-		204		7,968
Total Loans	$	684,299	$	26,321	$	32,661	$	743,281

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December 31, 2013
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	41,759	$	2,770	$	3,578	$	48,107
Agricultural		10,638		17		11		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		42,669		1,512		8,558		52,739
Residential Construction		6,341		208		-		6,549
Commercial		317,567		10,760		13,456		341,783
Residential		182,977		13,524		9,757		206,258
Farmland		44,777		507		1,751		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		24,609		320		747		25,676
Other		12,355		1		49		12,405
Total Loans	$	683,692	$	29,619	$	37,907	$	751,218

A loan’s risk grade is assigned at the inception of the loan and is based on the financial strength of the borrower and the type of collateral.  Loan risk grades are subject to reassessment at various times throughout the year as part of the Company’s ongoing loan review process.  Loans with an assigned risk grade of 6 or below and an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more are reassessed on a quarterly basis.  During this reassessment process individual reserves may be identified and placed against certain loans which are not considered impaired.

In assessing the overall economic condition of the markets in which it operates, the Company monitors the unemployment rates for its major service areas.  The unemployment rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis as part of the allowance for loan loss determination.

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due.  Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if principal or interest payments become 90 days past due or when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provision.  Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due.

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The following table represents an age analysis of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

September 30, 2014
	Accruing Loans
			90 Days
	30-89 Days		or More		Total Accruing		Nonaccrual
	Past Due		Past Due		Loans Past Due		Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	457	$	-	$	457	$	492	$	45,532	$	46,481
Agricultural		19		-		19		45		22,953		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		500		-		500		3,239		46,716		50,455
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		9,700		9,700
Commercial		3,230		-		3,230		3,473		320,795		327,498
Residential		7,585		-		7,585		4,563		192,165		204,313
Farmland		292		-		292		984		49,125		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		476		7		483		173		22,792		23,448
Other		-		-		-		202		7,766		7,968
Total Loans	$	12,559	$	7	$	12,566	$	13,171	$	717,544	$	743,281

December 31, 2013
	Accruing Loans
			90 Days
	30-89 Days		or More		Total Accruing		Nonaccrual
	Past Due		Past Due		Loans Past Due		Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	581	$	-	$	581	$	1,646	$	45,880	$	48,107
Agricultural		81		-		81		-		10,585		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		140		-		140		8,222		44,377		52,739
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		6,549		6,549
Commercial		2,287		-		2,287		7,367		332,129		341,783
Residential		5,274		-		5,274		4,933		196,051		206,258
Farmland		351		-		351		1,630		45,054		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		454		4		458		307		24,911		25,676
Other		198		-		198		9		12,198		12,405
Total Loans	$	9,366	$	4	$	9,370	$	24,114	$	717,734	$	751,218

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The following table details impaired loan data as of September 30, 2014:

September 30, 2014
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest			Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income			Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized			Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	394	$	394	$	-	$	803	$	6		$	14
Agricultural		50		45		-		53		(4	)		6
Commercial Construction		9,210		3,101		-		3,347		2			2
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		17,346		16,656		-		19,058		427			445
Residential Real Estate		4,729		3,953		-		5,054		150			142
Farmland		1,330		984		-		782		(19	)		11
Consumer		181		173		-		215		7			10
Other		212		201		-		198		3			8
		33,452		25,507		-		29,510		572			638
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		99		99		99		527		-			-
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Construction		210		139		59		1,993		-			-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		5,931		5,931		283		6,508		142			143
Residential Real Estate		4,106		3,349		605		1,751		66			70
Farmland		398		398		31		574		8			7
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-			-
Other		-		-		-		-		-			-
		10,744		9,916		1,077		11,353		216			220
Total
Commercial		493		493		99		1,330		6			14
Agricultural		50		45		-		53		(4	)		6
Commercial Construction		9,420		3,240		59		5,340		2			2
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		23,277		22,587		283		25,566		569			588
Residential Real Estate		8,835		7,302		605		6,805		216			212
Farmland		1,728		1,382		31		1,356		(11	)		18
Consumer		181		173		-		215		7			10
Other		212		201		-		198		3			8
	$	44,196	$	35,423	$	1,077	$	40,863	$	788		$	858

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The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31, 2013:

December 31, 2013
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest		Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	305	$	305	$	-	$	216	$	24	$	25
Agricultural		-		-		-		10		-		-
Commercial Construction		7,856		4,750		-		4,106		35		41
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		20,121		19,253		-		13,199		494		504
Residential Real Estate		7,837		6,362		-		4,564		224		209
Farmland		303		303		-		1,859		1		1
Consumer		313		307		-		253		18		21
Other		9		9		-		2		1		1
		36,744		31,289		-		24,209		797		802
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		1,453		1,453		434		1,689		15		21
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Construction		5,923		3,472		830		5,025		-		-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		5,874		5,874		424		11,072		157		148
Residential Real Estate		1,949		1,849		526		3,662		26		24
Farmland		1,327		1,327		85		664		45		47
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		16,526		13,975		2,299		22,112		243		240
Total
Commercial		1,758		1,758		434		1,905		39		46
Agricultural		-		-		-		10		-		-
Commercial Construction		13,779		8,222		830		9,131		35		41
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		25,995		25,127		424		24,271		651		652
Residential Real Estate		9,786		8,211		526		8,226		250		233
Farmland		1,630		1,630		85		2,523		46		48
Consumer		313		307		-		253		18		21
Other		9		9		-		2		1		1
	$	53,270	$	45,264	$	2,299	$	46,321	$	1,040	$	1,042

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(3) Loans (Continued)

The following table details impaired loan data as of September 30, 2013:

September 30, 2013
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest		Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	266	$	265	$	-	$	98	$	11	$	14
Agricultural		-		-		-		13		-		-
Commercial Construction		8,335		5,010		-		2,220		17		23
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		8,559		8,064		-		8,493		95		113
Residential Real Estate		7,378		5,830		-		2,022		157		152
Farmland		2,277		2,277		-		1,618		-		-
Consumer		295		281		-		141		12		14
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		27,110		21,727		-		14,605		292		316
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		1,465		1,465		108		1,280		14		19
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Construction		5,924		3,473		573		4,386		-		-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		15,061		15,061		1,559		7,785		287		285
Residential Real Estate		2,804		2,804		774		3,331		65		64
Farmland		1,329		1,329		202		-		44		47
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		26,583		24,132		3,216		16,782		410		415
Total
Commercial		1,731		1,730		108		1,378		25		33
Agricultural		-		-		-		13		-		-
Commercial Construction		14,259		8,483		573		6,606		17		23
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		23,620		23,125		1,559		16,278		382		398
Residential Real Estate		10,182		8,634		774		5,353		222		216
Farmland		3,606		3,606		202		1,618		44		47
Consumer		295		281		-		141		12		14
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
	$	53,693	$	45,859	$	3,216	$	31,387	$	702	$	731

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(3) Loans (Continued)

Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) are troubled loans on which the original terms of the loan have been modified in favor of the borrower due to deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition.  Each potential loan modification is reviewed individually and the terms of the loan are modified to meet the borrower’s specific circumstances at a point in time.  Not all loan modifications are TDRs.  Loan modifications are reviewed and approved by the Company’s senior lending staff, who then determine whether the loan meets the criteria for a TDR.  Generally, the types of concessions granted to borrowers that are evaluated in determining whether a loan is classified as a TDR include:

● Interest rate reductions – Occur when the stated interest rate is reduced to a nonmarket rate or a rate the borrower would not be able to obtain elsewhere under similar circumstances.

● Amortization or maturity date changes – Result when the amortization period of the loan is extended beyond what is considered a normal amortization period for loans of similar type with similar collateral.

● Principal reductions – These are often the result of commercial real estate loan workouts where two new notes are created.  The primary note is underwritten based upon our normal underwriting standards and is structured so that the projected cash flows are sufficient to repay the contractual principal and interest of the newly restructured note.  The terms of the secondary note vary by situation and often involve that note being charged-off, or the principal and interest payments being deferred until after the primary note has been repaid.  In situations where a portion of the note is charged-off during modification there is often no specific reserve allocated to those loans.  This is due to the fact that the amount of the charge-off usually represents the excess of the original loan balance over the collateral value and the Company has determined there is no additional exposure on those loans.

As discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, once a loan is identified as a TDR, it is accounted for as an impaired loan.  The Company had no unfunded commitments to lend to a customer that has a troubled debt restructured loan as of September 30, 2014.  The following tables present the number of loan contracts restructured during the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  It shows the pre- and post-modification recorded investment as well as the number of contracts and the recorded investment for those TDRs modified during the previous twelve months which subsequently defaulted during the period.  Loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are considered to be in default once the loan becomes 90 days past due.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Troubled Debt Restructurings
	# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
Commercial Real Estate		-	$	-	$	-		2	$	1,771	$	1,775
Residential Real Estate		-		-		-		1		49		49
Farmland		-		-		-		1		401		401
Total Loans		-	$	-	$	-		4	$	2,221	$	2,225

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Troubled Debt Restructurings
	# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
Commercial Construction		-	$	-	$	-		2		229		226
Commercial Real Estate		-		-		-		1		226		226
Residential Real Estate		-		-		-		2		1,025		1,001
Total Loans		-	$	-	$	-		5	$	1,480	$	1,453

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(3) Loans (Continued)

The company did not have any TDRs that subsequently defaulted for the three months and the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

(4)  Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other loan categories and periodically may result in reallocation within the provision categories.

September 30, 2014
	Beginning									Ending
	Balance		Charge-Offs			Recoveries		Provision		Balance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	1,017	$	(453	)	$	69	$	29	$	662
Agricultural		294		-			2		8		304
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		1,782		(1,541	)		302		499		1,042
Residential Construction		138		-			-		-		138
Commercial		4,379		(761	)		109		522		4,249
Residential		3,278		(670	)		27		150		2,785
Farmland		312		(234	)		20		6		104
Consumer and Other
Consumer		243		(274	)		64		93		126
Other		363		-			14		1		378
	$	11,806	$	(3,933	)	$	607	$	1,308	$	9,788

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(4)  Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

September 30, 2013
	Beginning									Ending
	Balance		Charge-Offs			Recoveries		Provision		Balance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	981	$	(105	)	$	51	$	95	$	1,022
Agricultural		296		(27	)		4		24		297
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		1,890		(1,779	)		193		1,601		1,905
Residential Construction		138		-			-		-		138
Commercial		5,163		(1,865	)		293		1,677		5,268
Residential		3,406		(535	)		28		481		3,380
Farmland		291		(21	)		22		19		311
Consumer and Other
Consumer		228		(333	)		82		300		277
Other		344		(4	)		10		3		353
	$	12,737	$	(4,669	)	$	683	$	4,200	$	12,951

The loss history period used at September 30, 2014 was based on the loss rate from the eight quarters ended June 30, 2014.

During the third quarter 2013, management implemented a change to its methodology for calculating the allowance for loan losses.  This change was intended to better reflect the current position of the loan portfolio.  Prior to the third quarter, the allowance for loan loss calculation incorporated a qualitative factor related to improvements in credit administration.  These improvements, which began in 2008, included organizational changes to credit administration, specifically related to managing past due loans, grading of loans, recognition of losses and underwriting of new loans.  Primary among the organizational changes was the appointment of experienced lending officers to oversee the lending function, as well as the appointment of a chief credit officer.  Management feels these organizational changes are now fully implemented, as evidenced by a lower charge-off rate, and therefore, the qualitative factor is no longer relevant.  The removal of this qualitative factor did not result in a significant adjustment to the recorded allowance for loan loss balance.

The Company determines its individual reserves during its quarterly review of substandard loans.  This process involves reviewing all loans with a risk grade of 6 or greater and an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more, regardless of the loans impairment classification.

Since not all loans in the substandard category are considered impaired, this quarterly review process may result in the identification of specific reserves on nonimpaired loans.  Management considers those loans graded substandard, but not classified as impaired, to be higher risk loans and, therefore, makes specific allocations to the allowance for those loans if warranted.  The total of such loans is $12.7 million and $5.3 million as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Specific allowance allocations were made for these loans totaling $1.1 million and $295 thousand as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Since these loans are not considered impaired, both the loan balance and related specific allocation are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.

At September 30, 2014, there were impaired loans totaling $4.41 million below the $250,000 review threshold which were not individually reviewed for impairment.  Those loans were subject to the bank’s general loan loss reserve methodology and are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.  Likewise, at September 30, 2013, impaired loans totaling $3.34 million were below the $250,000 review threshold and were subject to the bank’s general loan loss reserve methodology and are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.

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(4)  Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

The following tables present breakdowns of the allowance for loan losses, segregated by impairment methodology for September 30, 2014 and 2013:

September 30, 2014
	Ending Allowance Balance						Ending Loan Balance
	Individually		Collectively				Individually		Collectively
	Evaluated for		Evaluated for				Evaluated for		Evaluated for
	Impairment		Impairment		Total		Impairment		Impairment		Total
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	99	$	563	$	662	$	100	$	46,381	$	46,481
Agricultural		-		304		304		-		23,017		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		59		983		1,042		3,039		47,416		50,455
Residential Construction		-		138		138		-		9,700		9,700
Commercial		283		3,966		4,249		21,348		306,150		327,498
Residential		605		2,180		2,785		5,522		198,791		204,313
Farmland		31		73		104		1,009		49,392		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		-		126		126		-		23,448		23,448
Other		-		378		378		-		7,968		7,968
Total End of Period Balance	$	1,077	$	8,711	$	9,788	$	31,018	$	712,263	$	743,281

September 30, 2013
	Ending Allowance Balance						Ending Loan Balance
	Individually		Collectively				Individually		Collectively
	Evaluated for		Evaluated for				Evaluated for		Evaluated for
	Impairment		Impairment		Total		Impairment		Impairment		Total
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	108	$	914	$	1,022	$	1,555	$	47,607	$	49,162
Agricultural		-		297		297		-		17,613		17,613
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		573		1,332		1,905		7,702		37,248		44,950
Residential Construction		-		138		138		-		4,680		4,680
Commercial		1,559		3,709		5,268		22,729		312,715		335,444
Residential		774		2,606		3,380		6,949		200,809		207,758
Farmland		202		109		311		3,583		45,705		49,288
Consumer and Other
Consumer		-		277		277		-		26,235		26,235
Other		-		353		353		-		12,914		12,914
Total End of Period Balance	$	3,216	$	9,735	$	12,951	$	42,518	$	705,526	$	748,044

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(5)  Other Real Estate Owned

The aggregate carrying amount of Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $10,833 and $15,502, respectively.  All of the Company’s other real estate owned represents properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.  The following table details the change in OREO for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013.

	Nine Months Ended			Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Balance, Beginning	$	15,502		$	15,941
Additions		2,652			10,251
Sales of OREO		(6,205	)		(7,804	)
Losses on Sale		(511	)		(1,564	)
Provision for Losses		(605	)		(1,322	)
Balance, Ending	$	10,833		$	15,502

(6) Deposits

The aggregate amount of overdrawn deposit accounts reclassified as loan balances totaled $451 and $401 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Components of interest-bearing deposits as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Interest-Bearing Demand	$	327,862	$	357,291
Savings		58,626		54,095
Time, $100,000 and Over		215,332		220,673
Other Time		223,249		240,210
	$	825,069	$	872,269

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had brokered deposits of $25,528 and $26,580, respectively.  All of these brokered deposits represent Certificate of Deposits Account Registry Service (CDARS) reciprocal deposits.  The CDARS deposits are ones in which customers placed core deposits into the CDARS program for FDIC insurance coverage and the Company receives reciprocal brokered deposits in a like amount.  The aggregate amount of short-term jumbo certificates of deposit, each with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was approximately $139,964 and $143,389 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits are as follows:

Maturity	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
One Year and Under	$	309,865	$	322,971
One to Three Years		100,619		106,946
Three Years and Over		28,097		30,966
	$	438,581	$	460,883

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(7) Other Borrowed Money

Other borrowed money at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances	$	40,000	$	40,000

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) have maturities ranging from 2017 to 2020 and interest rates ranging from 0.48 percent to 4.75 percent.  As collateral on the outstanding FHLB advances, the Company has provided a blanket lien on its portfolio of qualifying residential first mortgage loans and commercial loans.  At September 30, 2014 the book value of those loans pledged was approximately $93,091.  At September 30, 2014 the Company had remaining credit availability from the FHLB of approximately $127,240.  The Company may be required to pledge additional qualifying collateral in order to utilize the full amount of the remaining credit line.

The aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Year	Amount
2017	$	9,000
2018		20,500
2019		8,000
2020		2,500
	$	40,000

The Company also has available federal funds lines of credit with various financial institutions totaling $43,500, none of which were outstanding at September 30, 2014.

The Company has the ability to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of Atlanta utilizing the discount window.  The discount window is an instrument of monetary policy that allows eligible institutions to borrow money from the FRB on a short-term basis to meet temporary liquidity shortages caused by internal or external disruptions.  At September 30, 2014, the Company had borrowing capacity available under this arrangement, with no outstanding balances.  The Company would be required to pledge certain available-for-sale investment securities as collateral under this agreement.

In addition, at September 30, 2014, the Company had an available repurchase agreement line of credit with a third party totaling $50,000.  Use of this credit facility is subject to the underwriting and risk management policies of the third party in effect at the time of the request.  Such policies may take into consideration current market conditions, the current financial condition of the Company and the ability of the Company to provide adequate securities as collateral for the transaction, among other factors.

(8) Preferred Stock and Warrants

At September 30, 2014, the Company had 28,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the Preferred Stock) issued and outstanding with private investors.  The Company also had a warrant (the Warrant) to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding with private investors.  Both the Preferred Stock and the Warrant originated in 2009 through transactions with the United States Department of the Treasury and were subsequently sold to the public through an auction process during 2013.

The Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and is nonvoting, other than class voting rights on certain matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock.  The Preferred Stock may be redeemed by the Company at the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.  The Warrant may be exercised on or before January 9, 2019 at an exercise price of $8.40 per share.  No voting rights may be exercised with respect to the shares of the Warrant until the Warrant has been exercised.

The Preferred Stock requires a cumulative cash dividend be paid quarterly at a rate of 9 percent per annum.  Prior to January 9, 2014 the annual dividend rate for the Preferred Stock was 5 percent.  On February 13, 2012, the Company announced the suspension of dividends on Preferred Stock.  Unpaid dividends on the Preferred Stock must be declared and set aside for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Stock before any dividend may be declared on common stock.  At September 30, 2014 there were accumulated dividends in arrears of $5.14 million including accrued interest.

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(9) Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

				3 Month		Added		Total			5 Year
Description	Date	Amount		Libor Rate		Points		Rate		Maturity	Call Option
Colony Bankcorp Statutory Trust III	6/17/2004	$	4,500		0.23460		2.68		2.91460	6/14/2034	6/17/2009
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust I	4/13/2006		5,000		0.23310		1.50		1.73310	4/13/2036	4/13/2011
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust II	3/12/2007		9,000		0.23310		1.65		1.88310	3/12/2037	3/12/2012
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust III	9/14/2007		5,000		0.23610		1.40		1.63610	9/14/2037	9/14/2012

The Trust Preferred Securities are recorded as subordinated debentures 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 certain acquisitions, pay off holding company debt and inject capital into the bank subsidiary.

On February 13, 2012, the Company announced the suspension of the quarterly interest payments on the Trust Preferred Securities.  Under the terms of the trust documents, the Company may defer payments of interest for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods without default or penalty.  The regularly scheduled interest payments will continue to be accrued for payment in the future and reported as an expense in the current period.  At September 30, 2014, accrued but unpaid interest expense totaled $1.5 million.

(10) 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 September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

	Contract Amount
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Loan Commitments	$	73,061	$	65,688
Letters of Credit		1,312		1,411

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.

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.

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(11) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

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 and is classified as Level 1.

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.  If a comparable is not available, the investment securities are classified as Level 3.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock – The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates carrying value  and is classified as Level 1.

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.  Most loans are classified as Level 2, but impaired loans with  a related allowance are classified as Level 3.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance – The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance policies approximate fair value  and is classified as Level 1.

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 and is classified as Level 1.  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 and is classified as Level 2.

Subordinated Debentures – Fair value approximates carrying value due to the variable interest rates of the  subordinated debentures.  Subordinate Debentures are classified as Level 1.

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.  Other borrowed money is classified as Level 2 due to their expected maturities.

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(11) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Disclosures of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis, are required in the financial statements.

The carrying amount, estimated fair values, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at
	September 30, 2014
	Carrying		Estimated		Level		Level		Level
	Value		Fair Value			1		2		3
Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments	$	34,514	$	34,514	$	34,514	$	-	$	-
Investment Securities Available for Sale		273,547		273,547		-		272,586		961
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		33		33		-		33		-
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		2,831		2,831		2,831		-		-
Loans, Net		733,139		733,963		-		725,124		8,839
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		14,371		14,371		14,371		-		-
Liabilities
Deposits		941,200		942,872		502,619		440,253		-
Subordinated Debentures		24,229		24,229		24,229		-		-
Other Borrowed Money		40,000		42,038		-		42,038		-

	Fair Value Measurements at
	December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Estimated		Level		Level		Level
	Value		Fair Value			1		2		3
Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments	$	68,147	$	68,147	$	68,147	$	-	$	-
Investment Securities Available for Sale		263,258		263,258		-		262,317		941
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		37		37		-		37		-
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		3,164		3,164		3,164		-		-
Loans, Net		739,052		741,112		-		729,436		11,676
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		10,165		10,165		10,165		-		-
Liabilities
Deposits		987,530		989,101		526,646		462,455		-
Subordinated Debentures		24,229		24,229		24,229		-		-
Other Borrowed Money		40,000		42,074		-		42,074		-

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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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 measurements 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 represent the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

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, include 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 – Impaired loans are those loans which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

Other Real Estate – Other real estate owned assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned.  Typically, an external, third-party appraisal is performed on the collateral upon transfer into the other real estate owned account to determine the asset’s fair value.  Subsequent adjustments to the collateral’s value may be based upon either updated third-party appraisals or management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions.  Appraised amounts used in determining the asset’s fair value, whether internally or externally prepared, are discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of other real estate owned assets and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of other real estate owned assets to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

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 and nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.  The table below includes only impaired loans with a specific reserve and only other real estate properties with a valuation allowance at September 30, 2014.  Those impaired loans and other real estate properties are shown net of the related specific reserves and valuation allowances.

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			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in				Significant
			Active Markets for		Significant Other		Unobservable
	Total Fair		Identical Assets		Observable		Inputs
September 30, 2014	Value		(Level 1)		Inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
Recurring
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	270,010	$	-	$	270,010	$	-
State, County and Municipal		3,537		-		2,576		961
	$	273,547	$	-	$	272,586	$	961
Nonrecurring
Impaired Loans	$	8,839	$	-	$	-	$	8,839
Other Real Estate	$	5,347	$	-	$	-	$	5,347

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in				Significant
			Active Markets for		Significant Other		Unobservable
	Total Fair		Identical Assets		Observable		Inputs
December 31, 2013	Value		(Level 1)		Inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
Recurring
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	259,348	$	-	$	259,348	$	-
State, County and Municipal		3,910		-		2,969		941
	$	263,258	$	-	$	262,317	$	941
Nonrecurring
Impaired Loans	$	11,676	$	-	$	-	$	11,676
Other Real Estate	$	7,020	$	-	$	-	$	7,020

Liabilities

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

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for assets in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy measured on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  This table is comprised primarily of collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned:

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			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	September 30, 2014		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
Impaired Loans
Real Estate
Commercial Construction	$	80	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(56.60%) - 20.10%
				Between the Comparable Sales		(18.25%)
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
Residential Real Estate		2,744	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(31.50%) - 171.70%
				Between the Comparable Sales		70.10%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		12.50%
Commercial Real Estate		5,648	Sales Comparison	Management Adjustment for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		11.00%
Farmland		367	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(8.30%) - 252.50%
				Between the Comparable Sales		122.10%
				Management Adjustment for		10.00% - 50.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		30.00%
				Market Conditions
Other Real Estate Owned		5,347	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(50.00%) - 955.90%
				Between the Comparable Sales		452.95%
				Management Adjustment for		0.33% - 78.01%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		35.48%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Discount Rate		3.00%

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			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	December 31, 2013		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
Impaired Loans
Commercial	$	1,019	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		0.00% - 15.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		7.50%
				Management Adjustments for		10.00% - 50.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		30.00%
				Market Conditions
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		2,641	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(16.00%) - 28.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		6.00%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		8.50%
Residential Real Estate		1,323	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		0.00% - 46.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		23.00%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 25.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		12.50%
				Market Conditions
Commercial Real Estate		5,451	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for differences		(27.20%) - 216.80%
				Between the comparable Sales		94.80%
				Management Adjustments for		25.00% - 90.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		57.50%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		11.00%
Farmland		1,242	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(55.00%) -388.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		166.50%
				Management Adjustments for		10.00% - 35.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		22.50%
				Market Conditions
Other Real Estate Owned		7,020	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(10.00%) - 319.10%
				Between the Comparable Sales		154.55%
				Management Adjustment for		0.36% - 87.81%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		29.99%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Discount Rate		10.00%

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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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

	Available for Sale Securities
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Balance, Beginning	$	941	$	1,138
Transfers out of Level 3		-		(42	)
Loss on OTTI Impairment Included in Noninterest Income		-		(367	)
Unrealized Gains included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		20		212
Balance, Ending	$	961	$	941

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of levels 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of a reporting period.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company transferred certain state, county and municipal securities out of level 3 and into level 2.  The transfers out of level 3 were the result of increased market activity for these types of securities, as well as more current credit ratings on these securities.  There were no transfers of securities between levels for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2014.

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	Fair Value		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
State, County and Municipal	$	961	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		N/A	*

* The Company relies on a third-party pricing service to value its municipal securities.  The details of the unobservable inputs and other adjustments used by the third-party pricing service were not readily available to the Company.

(12) 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.  At September 30, 2014, the Company is subject to certain regulatory restrictions that preclude the declaration of or payment of any dividends to its common stockholders, without prior approval from the Federal Reserve Bank.

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by 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 classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

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Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets.  The amounts and ratios as defined in regulations are presented hereafter.  Management believes, as of September 30, 2014, 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.

The following table summarizes regulatory capital information as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 on a consolidated basis and for the subsidiary, as defined.

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of September 30, 2014
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated	$	132,973		17.76	%	$	59,902		8.00	%	NA			NA
Colony Bank		137,000		18.34			59,762		8.00		$	74,703		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated		123,608		16.51			29,951		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		127,657		17.09			29,881		4.00			44,822		6.00
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
Consolidated		123,608		11.01			44,895		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		127,657		11.40			44,799		4.00			55,999		5.00

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2013
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated	$	129,569		17.06	%	$	60,791		8.00	%	NA			NA
Colony Bank		131,024		17.29			60,638		8.00		$	75,797		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated		120,048		15.81			30,396		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		121,521		16.03			30,319		4.00			45,478		6.00
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
Consolidated		120,048		10.57			45,419		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		121,521		10.72			45,333		4.00			56,666		5.00

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At September 30, 2014, the Bank continued to be subject to a board resolution (BR) which requires, among other things, that the Bank maintain minimum capital ratios at specified levels higher than those otherwise required by applicable regulations as follows:  Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 8% and total risk-based capital to total risk-weighted assets of 10% during the life of the BR.  Effective October 22, 2014, the Bank was released from the BR and any future reporting requirements of the BR.

Basel III Capital Rules

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve Board released its final rules which will implement the Basel III regulatory capital reforms from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.  These rules become effective January 1, 2015 for community banks and will increase both the quality and quantity of capital held by banks.  The final rule implements strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments and improves the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity.  Consistent with the international Basel framework, the final rule includes a new minimum ratio of common equity Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5 percent and a common equity Tier I capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent of risk-weighted assets.  The conservation buffer will be phased in from 2016 through 2019.  In addition, the final rule raises the minimum ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets from 4 percent to 6 percent and includes a minimum leverage ratio of 4 percent for all banking organizations.

(13) Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of restricted stock and common stock warrants.  Net income available to common stockholders represents net income after preferred stock dividends.  The following table presents earnings per share for the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30				September 30
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Numerator
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	1,384	$	701	$	3,533	$	1,879
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding for Basic Earnings Per Common Share		8,439		8,439		8,439		8,439
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock
Restricted Stock		-		-		-		-
Stock Warrants		-		-		-		-
Weighted-Average Number of Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings Per Common Share		8,439		8,439		8,439		8,439
Earnings Per Share - Basic	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22
Earnings Per Share - Diluted	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company has excluded 500 shares of common stock equivalents because the strike price of the common stock equivalents would cause them to have an anti-dilutive effect.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements and Factors that Could Affect Future Results

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Act), not withstanding that such statements are not specifically identified. In addition, certain statements may be contained in the Company’s future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Company that are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans and objectives of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. or its management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products or services; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

· Local and regional economic conditions and the impact they may have on the Company and its customers and the Company’s assessment of that impact.

· Changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements.

· The effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board.

· Inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations.

· Political instability.

· Acts of war or terrorism.

· The timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users.

· Changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits.

· Technological changes.

· Acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.

· The ability to increase market share and control expenses.

· The effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which the Company and its subsidiary must comply.

· The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.

· Changes in the Company’s organization, compensation and benefit plans.

· The costs and effects of litigation and of unexpected or adverse outcomes in such litigation.

· Greater than expected costs or difficulties related to the integration of new lines of business.

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· The Company’s success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.

· Restrictions or conditions imposed by our regulators on our operations.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The following discussion sets forth management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition as of September 30, 2014, and the consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2014. Readers should also carefully review all other disclosures we file from time to time with the SEC.

The Company

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Colony) is a bank holding company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia that provides, through its wholly owned subsidiary (collectively referred to as the Company), a broad array of products and services throughout 18 Georgia markets. The Company offers commercial, consumer and mortgage banking services.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry.  The Company’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues, expenses and related disclosures.  Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations.  Critical accounting policies are those policies that management believes are the most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, and they require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or complete.

Allowance for Loan Losses – The allowance for loan losses provides coverage for probable losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio.  Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses quarterly based on changes, if any, in underwriting activities, the loan portfolio composition (including product mix and geographic, industry or customer-specific concentrations), trends in loan performance, regulatory guidance and economic factors.  This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires the use of significant management estimates.  Many factors can affect management’s estimates of specific and expected losses, including volatility of default probabilities, collateral values, rating migrations, loss severity and economic and political conditions.   The allowance is increased through provisions charged to operating earnings and reduced by net charge-offs.

The Company determines the amount of the allowance based on relative risk characteristics of the loan portfolio.  The allowance recorded for loans is based on reviews of individual credit relationships and historical loss experience.  The allowance for losses relating to impaired loans is based on the loan’s observable market price, the discounted cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate, or the value of collateral for collateral dependent loans.

Regardless of the extent of the Company’s analysis of customer performance, portfolio trends or risk management processes, certain inherent but undetected losses are probable within the loan portfolio.  This is due to several factors, including inherent delays in obtaining information regarding a customer’s financial condition or changes in their unique business conditions, the judgmental nature of individual loan evaluations, collateral assessments and the interpretation of economic trends.  Volatility of economic or customer-specific conditions affecting the identification and estimation of losses for larger nonhomogeneous credits and the sensitivity of assumptions utilized to establish allowances for homogeneous groups of loans are among other factors.  The Company estimates a range of inherent losses related to the existence of these exposures.  The estimates are based upon the Company’s evaluation of risk associated with the commercial and consumer levels and the estimated impact of the current economic environment.

Overview

The following discussion and analysis presents the more significant factors affecting the Company’s financial condition as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and results of operations for each of the nine months in the periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, notes thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.

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Taxable-equivalent adjustments are the result of increasing income from tax-free loans and investments by an amount equal to the taxes that would be paid if the income were fully taxable based on a 34 percent federal tax rate, thus making tax-exempt yields comparable to taxable asset yields.

Dollar amounts in tables are stated in thousands, except for per share amounts.

Results of Operations

The Company’s results of operations are determined by its ability to effectively manage interest income and expense, to minimize loan and investment losses, to generate noninterest income and to control noninterest expense.  Since market forces and economic conditions beyond the control of the Company determine interest rates, the ability to generate net interest income is dependent upon the Company’s ability to obtain an adequate spread between the rate earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Thus, the key performance for net interest income is the interest margin or net yield, which is taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average earning assets.  Net income available to shareholders totaled $1.38 million, or $0.16 diluted per common share, in three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net income available to shareholders of $701 thousand, or $0.08 diluted per common share, in three months ended September 30, 2013.  Net income available to shareholders totaled $3.53 million, or $0.42 diluted per common share, in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net income available to shareholders of $1.88 million, or $0.22 diluted per common share, in nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Selected income statement data, returns on average assets and average common equity and dividends per share for the comparable periods were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30												Nine Months Ended September 30
							$				%								$				%
	2014			2013			Variance			Variance				2014			2013		Variance			Variance
Taxable-equivalent net interest income	$	9,768		$	9,536		$	232			2.43	%	$	28,547		$	28,117		$	430			1.53	%
Taxable-equivalent adjustment		30			42			(12	)		(28.57	)		87			122			(35	)		(28.69	)
Net interest income		9,738			9,494			244			2.57			28,460			27,995			465			1.66
Provision for loan losses		500			1,500			(1,000	)		(66.67	)		1,308			4,200			(2,892	)		(68.86	)
Noninterest income		2,410			2,109			301			14.27			6,718			6,359			359			5.65
Noninterest expense		8,534			8,488			46			0.54			25,691			25,619			72			0.28
Income before income taxes	$	3,114		$	1,615		$	1,499			92.82		$	8,179		$	4,535		$	3,644			80.35
Income Taxes		1,033			535			498			93.08			2,625			1,532			1,093			71.34
Net income	$	2,081		$	1,080		$	1,001			92.69		$	5,554		$	3,003		$	2,551			84.95
Preferred stock dividends		697			379			318			83.91			2,021			1,124			897			79.80
Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,384		$	701		$	683			97.43	%	$	3,533		$	1,879		$	1,654			88.03	%
Net income available to common shareholders:
Basic	$	0.16		$	0.08		$	0.08			100.00	%	$	0.42		$	0.22		$	0.20			90.91	%
Diluted	$	0.16		$	0.08		$	0.08			100.00	%	$	0.42		$	0.22		$	0.20			90.91	%
Return on average assets		0.49	%		0.25	%		0.24	%		96.00	%		0.42	%		0.22	%		0.20	%		90.91	%
Return on average common equity		5.78	%		3.09	%		2.69	%		87.06	%		5.02	%		2.67	%		2.35	%		88.01	%

Net income from operations for three months ended September 30, 2014 increased $1.00 million, or 92.69 percent, compared to the same period in 2013.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase of $244 thousand in net interest income, a decrease of $1.0 million in provision for loan losses and an increase of $301 thousand in noninterest income.  This was offset by an increase of $498 thousand in income taxes and an increase of $46 thousand in noninterest expense.

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Net income from operations for nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $2.55 million, or 84.95 percent, compared to the same period in 2013.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase of $465 thousand in net interest income, an increase of $359 thousand in noninterest income, and a decrease of $2.89 million in provision for loan losses.  This was offset by an increase of $72 thousand in noninterest expense and an increase of $1.09 million in income taxes.

Details of the changes in the various components of net income are further discussed below.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, which are used to fund those assets. Net interest income is the Company’s largest source of revenue, representing 80.16 percent of total revenue for nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 81.32 percent for the same period a year ago.

Net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets for the period. The level of interest rates and the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impact net interest income and net interest margin.

The Federal Reserve Board influences the general market rates of interest, including the deposit and loan rates offered by many financial institutions. The Company’s loan portfolio is significantly affected by changes in the prime interest rate. The prime interest rate, which is the rate offered on loans to borrowers with strong credit is currently 3.25 percent and has been for the past three years.  The federal funds rate moved similar to prime rate with interest rates currently at 0.25 percent and has been for the past three years.  We anticipate the Federal Reserve maintaining its current interest rate policy in 2014, which should benefit Colony’s net interest margin.

The following table presents the changes in taxable-equivalent net interest income and identifies the changes due to differences in the average volume of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the changes due to changes in the average interest rate on those assets and liabilities. The changes in net interest income due to changes in both average volume and average interest rate have been allocated to the average volume change or the average interest rate change in proportion to the absolute amounts of the change in each. The Company’s consolidated average balance sheets along with an analysis of taxable-equivalent net interest earnings are presented in the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk included elsewhere in this report.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The rate/volume analysis presented hereafter illustrates the change from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014 for each component of the taxable equivalent net interest income separated into the amount generated through volume changes and the amount generated by changes in the yields/rates.

	Changes from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014
($ in thousands)	Volume			Rate			Total
Interest Income
Loans, Net-taxable	$	(68	)	$	(1,170	)	$	(1,238	)
Investment Securities
Taxable		87			981			1,068
Tax-exempt		(12	)		(2	)		(14	)
Total Investment Securities		75			979			1,054
Interest-Bearing Deposits in other Banks		15			(4	)		11
Federal Funds Sold		(3	)		(1	)		(4	)
Other Interest - Earning Assets		(7	)		33			26
Total Interest Income		12			(163	)		(151	)
Interest Expense
Interest-Bearing Demand and
Savings Deposits		77			(25	)		52
Time Deposits		(174	)		(461	)		(635	)
Subordinated Debentures		-			(1	)		(1	)
Other Borrowed Money		(9	)		12			3
Total Interest Expense		(106	)		(475	)		(581	)
Net Interest Income	$	118		$	312		$	430

(1) Changes in net interest income for the periods, based on either changes in average balances or changes in average rates for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, are shown on this table. During each year, there are numerous and simultaneous balance and rate changes; therefore, it is not possible to precisely allocate the changes between balances and rates. For the purpose of this table, changes that are not exclusively due to balance changes or rate changes have been attributed to rates.

Our financial performance is impacted by, among other factors, interest rate risk and credit risk. We do not utilize derivatives to mitigate our interest rate or credit risk, relying instead on an extensive loan review process and our allowance for loan losses.

Interest rate risk is the change in value due to changes in interest rates. The Company is exposed only to U.S. dollar interest rate changes and accordingly, the Company manages exposure by considering the possible changes in the net interest margin. The Company does not have any trading instruments nor does it classify any portion of its investment portfolio as held for trading. The Company does not engage in any hedging activity or utilize any derivatives. The Company has no exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk and other market risks. This risk is addressed by our Asset & Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) which includes senior management representatives. The ALCO monitors interest rate risk by analyzing the potential impact of alternative strategies or changes in balance sheet structure.

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Interest rates play a major part in the net interest income of financial institutions. The repricing of interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities can influence the changes in net interest income. The timing of repriced assets and liabilities is Gap management and our Company has established its policy to maintain a Gap ratio in the one-year time horizon of 0.80 to 1.20.

Our exposure to interest rate risk is reviewed on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors and the ALCO. Interest rate risk exposure is measured using interest rate sensitivity analysis to determine our change in net portfolio value in the event of assumed changes in interest rates, in order to reduce the exposure to interest rate fluctuations, we have implemented strategies to more closely match our balance sheet composition. We are generally focusing our investment activities on securities with terms or average lives in the 2-5year range.

The Company maintains about 16 percent of its loan portfolio in adjustable rate loans that reprice with prime rate changes, while the bulk of its other loans mature within 3 years.  The liabilities to fund assets are primarily in short term certificate of deposits that mature within one year.  The net interest margin increased to 3.60 percent for nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 3.59 percent for the same period a year ago.  We anticipate the net interest margin remaining relatively flat the remainder of 2014.

Taxable-equivalent net interest income for nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $430 thousand, or 1.53 percent compared to the same period a year ago. The average volume of earning assets during nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $12.20 million compared to the same period a year ago while over the same period the net interest margin increased by 1 basis point from 3.59 percent to 3.60 percent.  Growth in average earning assets during 2014 was primarily in interest bearing deposits and investments.

The average volume of loans decreased $1.62 million in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period a year ago.  The average yield on loans decreased 21 basis points in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period a year ago. The average volume of investment securities increased $9.09 million in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same year ago period, while the average yield on investment securities increased 45 basis points for the same period comparison.  The average volume of deposits increased $9.85 million in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period a year ago, with interest-bearing deposits increasing $4.57 million in nine months ended September 30, 2014.  Accordingly, the ratio of average interest-bearing deposits to total average deposits was 87.82 percent in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 88.25 percent in the same period a year ago.  This deposit mix, combined with a general decrease in market rates, had the effect of (i) decreasing the average cost of total deposits by 9 basis points in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period a year ago and, (ii) mitigating a portion of the impact of decreasing yields on earning assets.

The Company’s net interest spread, which represents the difference between the average rate earned on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, was 3.49 percent in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 3.47 percent in the same period a year ago. The net interest spread, as well as the net interest margin, will be impacted by future changes in short-term and long-term interest rate levels, as well as the impact from the competitive environment. A discussion of the effects of changing interest rates on net interest income is set forth in Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk included elsewhere in this report.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is determined by management as the amount to be added to the allowance for loan losses after net charge-offs have been deducted to bring the allowance to a level which, in management’s best estimate, is necessary to absorb probable losses within the existing loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses totaled $1.31 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $4.20 million in the same period a year ago.   See the section captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses” elsewhere in this discussion for further analysis of the provision for loan losses.

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Noninterest Income

The components of noninterest income were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						$					%		Nine Months Ended					$					%
	September 30						Variance				Variance			September 30					Variance				Variance
	2014			2013											2014		2013
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts		$	1,231		$	1,236		$	(5	)		(0.40	%)	$	3,369	$	3,484			$	(115	)		(3.30	%)
Other Charges, Commissions and Fees			622			442			180			40.72			1,842		1,289				553			42.90
Mortgage Fee Income			130			117			13			11.11			311		377				(66	)		(17.51	)
Securities Gains (Losses)			-			-			-			-			1		(2	)			3			150.00
Other			427			314			113			35.99			1,195		1,211				(16	)		(1.32	)
Total		$	2,410		$	2,109		$	301			14.27	%	$	6,718	$	6,359			$	359			5.65	%

Changes in these items and the other components of noninterest income are discussed in more detail below.

Mortgage Fee Income.  The volume of mortgage loans has been sluggish in 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

Other Charges, Commissions and Fees. Significant amounts impacting the comparable periods was primarily attributed to ATM and debit card interchange fees which increased $514 thousand in 2014 compared to 2013.

Other.  Significant amounts impacting the comparable periods was primarily attributed to premiums on sale of guaranteed loans which decreased to $0 in 2014 compared to $352 thousand in 2013.   The income for bank owned life insurance increased $219 thousand from $68 thousand in 2013 to $287 thousand in 2014.

Noninterest Expense

The components of noninterest expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				$				%		Nine Months Ended				$				%
	September 30				Variance			Variance			September 30				Variance			Variance
	2014		2013									2014		2013
Salaries and Employee Benefits	$	4,432	$	4,178	$	254			6.08	%	$	13,149	$	12,496	$	653			5.23	%
Occupancy and Equipment		1,049		974		75			7.70			3,069		2,842		227			7.99
Other		3,053		3,336		(283	)		(8.48	)		9,473		10,281		(808	)		(7.86	)
Total	$	8,534	$	8,488	$	46			0.54	%	$	25,691	$	25,619	$	72			0.28	%

These items and the changes in the various components of noninterest expense are discussed in more detail below.

Salaries and Employee Benefits.  The increase is primarily attributable to merit pay increases.

Other.  Significant amounts impacting the comparable periods was primarily attributed to foreclosed property costs which decreased by $773 thousand from $2.60 million in 2013 compared to $1.83 million in 2014.  The FDIC assessment also decreased $367 thousand in 2014 compared to 2013.

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Loans

The following table presents the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013			$ Variance			% Variance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	46,481		$	48,107		$	(1,626	)		(3.38	)%
Agricultural		23,017			10,666			12,351			115.80
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		50,455			52,739			(2,284	)		(4.33	)
Residential Construction		9,700			6,549			3,151			48.11
Commercial		327,498			341,783			(14,285	)		(4.18	)
Residential		204,313			206,258			(1,945	)		(0.94	)
Farmland		50,401			47,035			3,366			7.16
Consumer and Other
Consumer		23,448			25,676			(2,228	)		(8.68	)
Other		7,968			12,405			(4,437	)		(35.77	)
Gross Loans		743,281			751,218			(7,937	)		(1.06	)
Unearned Interest and Fees		(354	)		(360	)		6			1.67
Allowance for Loan Losses		(9,788	)		(11,806	)		2,018			17.09
Net Loans	$	733,139		$	739,052		$	(5,913	)		(0.80	)%

Loan Origination/Risk Management.    In accordance with the Company’s decentralized banking model, loan decisions are made at the local bank level.  The Company utilizes an Executive Loan Committee to assist lenders with the decision making and underwriting process of larger loan requests.  Due to the diverse economic markets served by the Company, evaluation and underwriting criterion may vary slightly by bank.  Overall, loans are extended after a review of the borrower’s repayment ability, collateral adequacy, and overall credit worthiness.

Commercial purpose, commercial real estate, and industrial loans are underwritten similar to other loans throughout the company.  The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location.  This diversity helps reduce the Company’s exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry.  Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography, and risk grade criteria.  The Company also utilizes information provided by third-party agencies to provide additional insight and guidance about economic conditions and trends affecting the markets it serves.

The Company extends loans to builders and developers that are secured by non-owner occupied properties.  In such cases, the Company reviews the overall economic conditions and trends for each market to determine the desirability of loans to be extended for residential construction and development.  Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim mini-perm loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained.  In some cases, loans are extended for residential loan construction for speculative purposes and are based on the perceived present and future demand for housing in a particular market served by the Company.  These loans are monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions and trends, the demand for the properties, and the availability of long-term financing.

The Company originates consumer loans at the bank level.  Due to the diverse economic markets served by the Company, underwriting criterion may vary slightly by bank.  The Company is committed to serving the borrowing needs of all markets served and, in some cases, adjusts certain evaluation methods to meet the overall credit demographics of each market.  Consumer loans represent relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers that helps minimize risk.  Additionally, consumer trends and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis.

The Company utilizes an independent third party to perform loan reviews on an ongoing basis.  The Loan Review Company reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to management and the audit committee.  The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.

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The Company’s commercial and agricultural loans are a diverse group of loans to small, medium and large businesses. The purpose of these loans varies from supporting seasonal working capital needs to term financing of equipment. While some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis, most are secured by the assets being financed with collateral margins that are consistent with the Company’s loan policy guidelines.

Collateral Concentrations.  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 September 30, 2014, approximately 86 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.  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.

Nonperforming Assets and Potential Problem Loans

Nonperforming assets and accruing past due loans as of September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were as follows:

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013			September 30, 2013
Loans Accounted for on Nonaccrual	$	13,171		$	24,114		$	24,163
Loans Accruing Past Due 90 Days or More		7			4			2
Other Real Estate Foreclosed		10,833			15,502			16,106
Securities Accounted for on Nonaccrual		--			--			367
Total Nonperforming Assets	$	24,011		$	39,620		$	40,638
Nonperforming Assets by Segment
Construction and Land Development		10,442			17,323			19,452
1-4 Family Residential		4,761			5,926			5,847
Multifamily Residential		392			335			463
Nonfarm Residential		6,513			12,441			9,004
Farmland		984			1,629			3,606
Commercial and Consumer		919			1,966			2,266
Total Nonperforming Assets	$	24,011		$	39,620		$	40,638
Nonperforming Assets as a Percentage of:
Total Loans and Foreclosed Assets		3.18	%		5.17	%		5.32	%
Total Assets		2.15	%		3.45	%		3.65	%
Nonperforming Loans as a Percentage of:
Total Loans		1.77	%		3.21	%		3.23	%
Supplemental Data:
Trouble Debt Restructured Loans
In Compliance with Modified Terms		20,076			20,715			21,202
Trouble Debt Restructured Loans
Past Due 30-89 Days		2,176			435			495
Accruing Past Due Loans:
30-89 Days Past Due	$	12,559		$	9,366		$	12,682
90 or More Days Past Due		7			4			2
Total Accruing Past Due Loans	$	12,566		$	9,370		$	12,684
Allowance for Loan Losses	$	9,788		$	11,806		$	12,951
ALLL as a Percentage of:
Total Loans		1.32	%		1.57	%		1.73	%
Nonperforming Loans		74.28	%		48.95	%		53.59	%

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Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more, foreclosed real estate and nonaccrual securities.   Nonperforming assets at September 30, 2014 decreased 39.40 percent from December 31, 2013.

Generally, loans are placed on non-accrual status if principal or interest payments become 90 days past due and/or management deems the collectability of the principal and/or interest to be in question, as well as when required by regulatory requirements. Loans to a customer whose financial condition has deteriorated are considered for non-accrual status whether or not the loan is 90 days or more past due. For consumer loans, collectability and loss are generally determined before the loan reaches 90 days past due. Accordingly, losses on consumer loans are recorded at the time they are determined. Consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due are generally either in liquidation/payment status or bankruptcy awaiting confirmation of a plan. Once interest accruals are discontinued, accrued but uncollected interest is charged to current year operations. Subsequent receipts on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Classification of a loan as non-accrual does not preclude the ultimate collection of loan principal or interest.

Troubled debt restructured loans are loans on which, due to deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition, the original terms have been modified in favor of the borrower or either principal or interest has been forgiven.

Foreclosed assets represent property acquired as the result of borrower defaults on loans. Foreclosed assets are recorded at estimated fair value less estimated selling costs.  Write-downs occurring at foreclosure are charged against the allowance for possible loan losses. On an ongoing basis, properties are appraised as required by market indications and applicable regulations. Write-downs are provided for subsequent declines in value and are included in other non-interest expense along with other expenses related to maintaining the properties.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, which represents management’s best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio.  The allowance for loan losses includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with current U.S. accounting standards.  The level of the allowance reflects management’s continuing evaluation of industry concentrations, specific credit risks, loan loss experience, current loan portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. Portions of the allowance may be allocated for specific credits; however, the entire allowance is available for any credit that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Company’s control, including the performance of the Company’s loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and the view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses consists of specific valuation allowances established for probable losses on specific loans and historical valuation allowances for other loans with similar risk characteristics.

The allowances established for probable losses on specific loans are based on a regular analysis and evaluation of classified loans.  Loans are classified based on an internal credit risk grading process that evaluates, among other things: (i) the obligor’s ability to repay; (ii) the underlying collateral, if any; and (iii) the economic environment and industry in which the borrower operates.  This analysis is performed at the subsidiary bank level and is reviewed at the parent company level.  Once a loan of $250 thousand or more is classified, it is considered impaired and is reviewed to determine the amount of specific valuation allowance needed, if any.  Specific valuation allowances are determined after considering the borrower’s financial condition, collateral deficiencies, and economic conditions affecting the borrower’s industry, among other things.

Historical valuation allowances are calculated from loss factors applied to loans with similar risk characteristics.  The loss factors are based on loss ratios for groups of loans with similar risk characteristics.  The loss ratios are derived from the proportional relationship between actual loan losses and the total population of loans in the risk category.  The historical loss ratios are periodically updated based on actual charge-off experience.  The Company’s groups of similar loans include similarly risk-graded groups of loans not reviewed for individual impairment.  In addition, the Company has also segmented its’ real estate portfolio into thirteen separate categories and captured loan loss experience for each category.  Most of the company’s charge-offs the past two years have been real estate dependent loans and we believe this segmentation provides more accuracy in determining allowance for loan loss adequacy.

Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for each of these components on a quarterly basis.  Peer comparisons, industry comparisons, and regulatory guidelines are also used in the determination of the general valuation allowance.

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Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review, and/or bank examiners are charged-off.

An allocation for loan losses has been made according to the respective amounts deemed necessary to provide for the possibility of incurred losses within the various loan categories.  The allocation is based primarily on previous charge-off experience adjusted for changes in experience among each category.  Additional amounts are allocated by evaluating the loss potential of individual loans that management has considered impaired.  The reserve for loan loss allocation is subjective since it is based on judgment and estimates, and therefore is not necessarily indicative of the specific amounts or loan categories in which the charge-offs may ultimately occur.  An analysis of the allocation of the reserve for loan losses and a detail of the Company’s loss experience by loan segment is included in footnote 4 in the accompanying notes to the interim financial statements.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered appropriate by management, based on estimated probable losses within the existing loan portfolio. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses reflects loan quality trends, including the level of net charge-offs or recoveries, among other factors. The provision for loan losses decreased $1.0 million from $1.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 to $500 thousand in the three months ended September 30, 2014.  The provision for loan losses charged to earnings was based upon management’s judgment of the amount necessary to maintain the allowance at an adequate level to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio at quarter-end.  The amount each period is dependent upon many factors, including changes in the risk ratings of the loan portfolio, net charge-offs, past due ratios, the value of collateral, and other environmental factors that include portfolio loan quality indicators; portfolio growth and composition of commercial real estate and concentrations; portfolio policies, procedures, underwriting standards, loss recognition, collection and recovery practices; local economic business conditions; and the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff.  Of significance to changes in the allowance during the third quarter 2014 was the provision of $500 thousand and net charge-offs of $1.18 million.  Net charge-offs for third quarter 2013 totaled $1.51 million.  As we begin to see stabilization in the economy and the housing and real estate market, we expect continued improvement in our substandard assets, including net charge-offs.

While the allowance for loan losses decreased from $11.81 million at December 31, 2013 to $9.79 million at September 30, 2014, the allowance percentage of total loans also decreased from 1.57 percent at December 31, 2013 to 1.32 percent of total loans at September 30, 2014.  The allowance for loan losses is inherently judgmental, nevertheless the Company’s methodology is consistently applied based on standards for current accounting by creditors for impairment of a loan and allowance allocations determined in accordance with accounting for contingencies.  Loans individually selected for impairment review consist of all loans classified substandard that are $250 thousand and over.  The remaining portfolio is analyzed based on historical loss data.  Loans selected for individual review where no individual impairment amount is identified do not receive any contribution to the allowance for loan losses based on historical data.  Historical loss rates are updated quarterly to provide the annual loss rate which is applied to the appropriate portfolio grades.  In addition, environmental factors as discussed earlier are evaluated for any adjustments needed to the allowance for loan losses determination produced by individual loan impairment analysis and remaining portfolio segmentation analysis.  The allowance for loan losses determination is based on reviews throughout the year and an environmental analysis at quarter end.

As part of our monitoring and evaluation of collateral values for nonperforming and problem loans in determining adequate allowance for loan losses, regional credit officers along with lending officers submit quarterly problem loan reports for loans greater than $250 thousand in which impairment is identified.  This process typically determines collateral shortfall based upon local market real estate value estimates should the collateral be liquidated.  Once the loan is deemed uncollectible, it is transferred to our problem loan department for workout, foreclosure and/or liquidation.  The problem loan department gets a current appraisal on the property in order to record a fair market value (less selling expenses) when the property is foreclosed on and moved into other real estate.

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Deposits

The following table presents the average amount outstanding and the average rate paid on deposits by the Company for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	September 30, 2014					September 30, 2013
	Average		Average			Average		Average
($ in thousands)	Amount		Rate (1)			Amount		Rate (1)
Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits	$	116,804				$	111,527
Interest-Bearing Demand and Savings Deposits		391,551		0.35	%		363,033		0.36	%
Time Deposits		450,373		0.84	%		474,322		0.97	%
Total Deposits	$	958,728		0.54	%	$	948,882		0.63	%

(1) Average rate is an annualized rate.

Average deposits increased $9.85 million to $958.73 million at September 30, 2014 from $948.88 million at September 30, 2013.  The change included a decrease of $23.95 million, or 5.05 percent, related to time deposits.  Accordingly the ratio of average noninterest-bearing deposits to total average deposits was 12.18 percent for nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 11.75 percent for nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The general decrease in market rates, had the effect of (i) decreasing the average cost of total deposits by 9 basis points in nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period a year ago; and (ii) mitigating a portion of the impact of decreasing yields on earning assets.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements, Commitments, Guarantees

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into off-balance sheet financial instruments which are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements.  These instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, performance letters of credit, guarantees and liability for assets held in trust.  Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when funds are disbursed or the instruments become payable.  The Company uses the same credit policies for these off-balance sheet financial instruments as they do for instruments that are recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

Loan Commitments. The Company enters into contractual commitments to extend credit, normally with fixed expiration dates or termination clauses, at specified rates and for specific purposes. Substantially all of the Company’s commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards at the time of loan funding. The Company minimizes its exposure to loss under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval and monitoring procedures. Management assesses the credit risk associated with certain commitments to extend credit in determining the level of the allowance for possible loan losses. Loan commitments outstanding at September 30, 2014 are included in the table in Footnote 10.

Capital and Liquidity

At September 30, 2014, stockholders’ equity totaled $96.3 million compared to $90.0 million at December 31, 2013. In addition to net income of $5.55 million, other significant changes in stockholders’ equity during nine months ended September 30, 2014 included $2.02 million of preferred stock dividends declared.  The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component of stockholders’ equity totaled $(6.3) million at September 30, 2014 compared to $(9.08) million at December 31, 2013. This fluctuation was mostly related to the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of securities available for sale. Under regulatory requirements the unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale does not increase or reduce regulatory capital and is not included in the calculation of risk-based capital and leverage ratios.  Regulatory agencies for banks and bank holding companies utilize capital guidelines designed to measure Tier 1 and total capital and take into consideration the risk inherent in both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet items. Tier 1 capital consists of common stock and qualifying preferred stockholders’ equity and trust preferred securities less goodwill.  Tier 2 capital consists of certain convertible, subordinated and other qualifying debt and the allowance for loan losses up to 1.25 percent of risk-weighted assets.  The Company has no Tier 2 capital other than the allowance for loan losses.

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Item 2 (Continued)

Using the capital requirements presently in effect, the Tier 1 ratio as of September 30, 2014 was 16.51 percent and total Tier 1 and 2 risk-based capital was 17.76 percent.  Both of these measures compare favorably with the regulatory minimum to be adequately capitalized of 4 percent for Tier 1 and 8 percent for total risk-based capital.  The Company’s Tier 1 leverage ratio as of September 30, 2014 was 11.01 percent, which exceeds the required ratio standard of 4 percent.

The Company suspended cash dividends on its common stock beginning in the third quarter of 2009 and has not reinstated dividend payments.  In addition on February 13, 2012, the Company announced the suspension of the quarterly interest payments on the Trust Preferred Securities and of the dividends on the Preferred Stock.

The Company, primarily through the actions of its subsidiary bank, engages in liquidity management to ensure adequate cash flow for deposit withdrawals, credit commitments and repayments of borrowed funds.  Needs are met through loan repayments, net interest and fee income and the sale or maturity of existing assets.  The ability of a financial institution to meet its current financial obligations is a function of balance sheet structure, the ability to liquidate assets, and the availability of alternative sources of funds. The Company seeks to ensure its funding needs are met by maintaining a level of liquid funds through asset/liability management.  In addition, liquidity is continuously provided through the acquisition of new deposits, the renewal of maturing deposits and external borrowings.

Management monitors deposit flow and evaluates alternate pricing structures to retain and grow deposits.   To the extent needed to fund loan demand, traditional local deposit funding sources are supplemented by the use of FHLB borrowings, brokered deposits and other wholesale deposit sources outside the immediate market area.  Internal policies have been updated to monitor the use of various core and non-core funding sources, and to balance ready access with risk and cost.  Through various asset/liability management strategies, a balance is maintained among goals of liquidity, safety and earnings potential.  Internal policies that are consistent with regulatory liquidity guidelines are monitored and enforced by the Bank.

The investment portfolio provides a ready means to raise cash if liquidity needs arise.  As of September 30, 2014, the Company held $273.5 million in bonds (excluding FHLB stock), at current market value in the available for sale portfolio.  At December 31, 2013, the available for sale bond portfolio totaled $263.3 million.  Only marketable investment grade bonds are purchased.  Although most of the banks’ bond portfolios are encumbered as pledges to secure various public funds deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes, management can restructure and free up investment securities for a sale if required to meet liquidity needs.

Management continually monitors the relationship of loans to deposits as it primarily determines the Company’s liquidity posture.  Colony had ratios of loans to deposits of 78.97 percent as of September 30, 2014 and 76.1 percent at December 31, 2013.  Management employs alternative funding sources when deposit balances will not meet loan demands.  The ratios of loans to all funding sources (excluding Subordinated Debentures) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were 75.8 percent and 73.1 percent, respectively.  Management continues to emphasize programs to generate local core deposits as our Company’s primary funding sources.  The stability of the banks’ core deposit base is an important factor in Colony’s liquidity position.  A heavy percentage of the deposit base is comprised of accounts of individuals and small businesses with comprehensive banking relationships and limited volatility.  At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Colony had $215.3 million and $220.7 million in certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more.  These larger deposits represented 22.9 percent and 22.3 percent of respective total deposits.  Management seeks to monitor and control the use of these larger certificates, which tend to be more volatile in nature, to ensure an adequate supply of funds as needed.  Relative interest costs to attract local core relationships are compared to market rates of interest on various external deposit sources to help minimize the Company’s overall cost of funds.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $25.5 million, or 2.71 percent of total deposits, in brokered certificates of deposit attracted by external third parties as included in Footnote 6.  Additionally, Colony uses external wholesale or Internet services to obtain out-of-market certificates of deposit at competitive interest rates when funding is needed.  As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $21.63 million, or 2.30 percent of total deposits in internet deposits.

To plan for contingent sources of funding not satisfied by both local and out-of-market deposit balances, Colony and its subsidiary has  established multiple borrowing sources to augment their funds management.  The Company has borrowing capacity through membership of the Federal Home Loan Bank program.  The Bank has also established overnight borrowing for Federal Funds purchased through various correspondent banks.  Management believes the various funding sources discussed above are adequate to meet the Company’s liquidity needs in the future without any material adverse impact on operating results.

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Item 2 (Continued)

Asset liquidity is provided by liquid assets which are readily marketable or pledgeable or which will mature in the near future. Liquid assets include cash, interest-bearing deposits in banks, securities available for sale, maturities and cash flow from securities held to maturity, and federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.

Liability liquidity is provided by access to funding sources which include core deposits.  Should the need arise, the Company also maintains relationships with the Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, three correspondent banks and repurchase agreement lines that can provide funds on short notice.

Since Colony is a bank holding company and does not conduct operations, its primary sources of liquidity are dividends up streamed from the subsidiary bank and borrowings from outside sources.

The liquidity position of the Company is continuously monitored and adjustments are made to the balance between sources and uses of funds as deemed appropriate. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, capital resources or operations. In addition, management is not aware of any regulatory recommendations regarding liquidity, which if implemented, would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

The Bank operated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) beginning November 23, 2010 until October 4, 2013, when it was released.  As of September 30, 2014 the Bank continues to be subject to an informal Board Resolution (BR) which requires the Bank to obtain written consent of its regulators to declare or pay any cash dividends.

The Bank has also agreed to have and maintain minimum capital ratios at specified levels higher than those otherwise required by applicable regulations as follows:  Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 8% and total risk-based capital to total risk-weighted assets of 10%.  At September 30, 2014, the Bank’s capital ratios were 11.40% and 18.34%, respectively.

Return on Assets and Stockholders’ Equity

The following table presents selected financial ratios for each of the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30						September 30
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Return on Average Assets (1)		0.49	%		0.25	%		0.42	%		0.22	%
Return on Average Total Equity (1)		5.78	%		3.09	%		5.02	%		2.67	%
Average Total Equity to Average Assets		8.56	%		8.21	%		8.32	%		8.44	%

(1) Computed using annualized net income available to common shareholders.

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Item 3

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS	Nine Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014								September 30, 2013
	Average			Income/		Yields/			Average			Income/		Yields/
($ in thousands)	Balances			Expense		Rates			Balances			Expense		Rates
Assets
Interest-Earning Assets
Loans, Net of Unearned Interest and fees
Taxable (1)	$	739,864		$	29,872		5.38	%	$	741,483		$	31,110		5.59	%
Investment Securities
Taxable		282,947			3,590		1.69	%		273,532			2,522		1.23	%
Tax-Exempt (2)		2,519			89		4.71	%		2,847			103		4.82	%
Total Investment Securities		285,466			3,679		1.72	%		276,379			2,625		1.27	%
Interest-Bearing Deposits		16,605			32		0.26	%		9,774			21		0.29	%
Federal Funds Sold		11,880			23		0.26	%		13,599			27		0.26	%
Interest-Bearing Other Assets		2,931			85		3.87	%		3,312			59		2.38	%
Total Interest-Earning Assets		1,056,746		$	33,691		4.25	%		1,044,547		$	33,842		4.32	%
Non-interest-Earning Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents		19,107								9,577
Allowance for Loan Losses		(11,295	)							(13,323	)
Other Assets		62,067								72,831
Total Noninterest-Earning Assets		69,879								69,085
Total Assets	$	1,126,625							$	1,113,632
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Interest-Bearing Deposits
Interest-Bearing Demand and Savings	$	391,551		$	1,040		0.35	%	$	363,033		$	988		0.36	%
Other Time		450,373			2,829		0.84	%		474,322			3,464		0.97	%
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits		841,924			3,869		0.61	%		837,355			4,452		0.71	%
Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Other Borrowed Money		40,000			888		2.96	%		40,399			885		2.92	%
Subordinated Debentures		24,229			387		2.13	%		24,229			388		2.14	%
Federal Funds Purchased and Repurchase Agreements		-			-		0.00	%		46			-		-
Total Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities		64,229			1,275		2.65	%		64,674			1,273		2.62	%
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities		906,153		$	5,144		0.76	%		902,029		$	5,725		0.85	%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity
Demand Deposits		116,804								111,527
Other Liabilities		9,895								6,093
Stockholders' Equity		93,773								93,983
Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		220,472								211,603
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	1,126,625							$	1,113,632
Interest Rate Spread							3.49	%							3.47	%
Net Interest Income				$	28,547							$	28,117
Net Interest Margin							3.60	%							3.59	%

(1) The average balance of loans includes the average balance of nonaccrual loans.  Income on such loans is recognized and recorded on the cash basis.  Taxable equivalent adjustments totaling $57 and $87 for nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are included in tax-exempt interest on loans.

 (2) Taxable-equivalent adjustments totaling $30 and $35 for nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are included in tax-exempt interest on investment securities.  The adjustments are based on a federal tax rate of 34 percent with appropriate reductions for the effect of disallowed interest expense incurred in carrying tax-exempt obligations.

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Part I (Continued)

Item 4
 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this report, as required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act.  Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, there was not any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

N/A

ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4 – (REMOVED AND RESERVED)

None

ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION

None

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Part II (Continued)

Item 6

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

 

3.1  Articles of Incorporation

-filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference.

3.2  Bylaws, as Amended

-filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference.

3.3  Article of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation Authorizing Additional Capital Stock in the Form of Ten Million Shares of Preferred Stock

-filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436) filed with the Commission on January 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

3.4  Articles of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation Establishing the Terms of the Series A Preferred Stock

-filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436) filed with the Commission on January 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

4.1  Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders

-incorporated herein by reference to page 1 of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 27, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2004 (File No. 000-12436).

4.2    Warrant to Purchase up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock

-filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the Commission on January 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

4.3    Form of Series A Preferred Stock Certificate

-filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the Commission on January 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.1  Deferred Compensation Plan and Sample Director Agreement

-filed as Exhibit 10(a) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.2  Profit-Sharing Plan Dated January 1, 1979

-filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.3  1999 Restricted Stock Grant Plan and Restricted Stock Grant Agreement

-filed as Exhibit 10(c) the Registrant’s Annual Report  on Form 10-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the Commission on March 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.

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10.4  2004 Restricted Stock Grant Plan and Restricted Stock Grant Agreement

- filed as Exhibit C to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 27, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2004 (File No.  000-12436) and incorporated herein by reference.

10.5 Lease Agreement – Mobile Home Tracts, LLC c/o Stafford Properties, Inc. and Colony Bank Worth

- filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q (File No. 000-12436), filed with Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.6  Letter Agreement, Dated January 9, 2009, Including Securities Purchase Agreement – Standard Terms Incorporated by Reference Therein, Between the Company and the United States Department of the Treasury

- filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the Commission on January 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.7  Form of Waiver, Executed by Each of Messrs Al D. Ross, Terry L. Hester, Henry F. Brown, Jr., Walter P. Patten and Larry E. Stevenson

- filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the  Commission on January 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.8  Employment Agreement, Dated April 27, 2012 Between Edward P. Loomis, Jr. and Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

-filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the Commission on May 2, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference.

31.1  Certificate of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2  Certificate of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002

32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

99.1  Articles of Incorporation, as Amended

-filed as Exhibit 9.01 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-12436), filed with the Commission on May 30, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.

101.INS  XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH  XBRL Schema Document

101.CAL  XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF  XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB  XBRL Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE  XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	Colony Bankcorp, Inc.
	/s/ Edward P. Loomis, Jr.
Date: November 3, 2014	Edward P. Loomis, Jr.,
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	/s/ Terry L. Hester
Date: November 3, 2014	Terry L. Hester,
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Edward P. Loomis, Jr. certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Colony Bankcorp, Inc:

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information  relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

November 3, 2014

/s/ Edward P. Loomis, Jr.

Edward P. Loomis, Jr., President and

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Terry L. Hester certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Colony Bankcorp, Inc:

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information  relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

November 3, 2014

/s/ Terry L. Hester

Terry L. Hester, Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CEO AND CFO PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. § 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

§ 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Form 10-Q of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the Company) for the period ended September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), Edward P. Loomis, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Terry L. Hester, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

November 3, 2014

/s/ Edward P. Loomis, Jr.

Edward P. Loomis, Jr., President and

Chief Executive Officer

November 3, 2014

/s/ Terry L. Hester

Terry L. Hester, Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

This certification accompanies this Report pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of §18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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Subordinated Debentures	24,229	24,229
Other Borrowed Money	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and Short-Term Investments	0	0
Investment Securities Available for Sale	272,586	262,317
Investment Securities Held to Maturity	33	37
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	0	0
Loans, Net	725,124	729,436
Bank-Owned Life Insurance	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Deposits	440,253	462,455
Subordinated Debentures	0	0
Other Borrowed Money	42,038	42,074
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and Short-Term Investments	0	0
Investment Securities Available for Sale	961	941
Investment Securities Held to Maturity	0	0
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	0	0
Loans, Net	8,839	11,676
Bank-Owned Life Insurance	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Deposits	0	0
Subordinated Debentures	0	0
Other Borrowed Money	$ 0	$ 0

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Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 Period
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
Number of deferred consecutive quarterly periods without default or penalty, maximum	20
Accrued but unpaid interest expense	$ 1,500,000
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Statutory Trust III [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
Date	Jun. 17, 2004
Amount	4,500,000
Total Interest rate (in hundredths)	2.9146%
Maturity	Jun. 14, 2034
5 Years Call Option	Jun. 17, 2009
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Statutory Trust III [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
3 month Libor Rate (in hundredths)	0.2346%
Added Points (in hundredths)	2.68%
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust I [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
Date	Apr. 13, 2006
Amount	5,000,000
Total Interest rate (in hundredths)	1.7331%
Maturity	Apr. 13, 2036
5 Years Call Option	Apr. 13, 2011
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust I [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
3 month Libor Rate (in hundredths)	0.2331%
Added Points (in hundredths)	1.50%
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust II [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
Date	Mar. 12, 2007
Amount	9,000,000
Total Interest rate (in hundredths)	1.8831%
Maturity	Mar. 12, 2037
5 Years Call Option	Mar. 12, 2012
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust II [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
3 month Libor Rate (in hundredths)	0.2331%
Added Points (in hundredths)	1.65%
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust III [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
Date	Sep. 14, 2007
Amount	$ 5,000,000
Total Interest rate (in hundredths)	1.6361%
Maturity	Sep. 14, 2037
5 Years Call Option	Sep. 14, 2012
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust III [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items]
3 month Libor Rate (in hundredths)	0.2361%
Added Points (in hundredths)	1.40%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of loan portfolio concentrated in loans secured by real estate (in hundredths)	87.00%
Discounted percentage for selling and marketing cost (in hundredths)	10.00%
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Probability of uncertain tax positions of being realized upon settlement, minimum (in hundredths)	50.00%
Bank-Owned Life Insurance [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of insurance contracts	$ 14,371	$ 13,940
Banking Premises [Member]
Premises and equipment [Line Items]
Methods	Straight-Line and Accelerated
Banking Premises [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Premises and equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	15 years
Banking Premises [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Premises and equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	40 years
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Premises and equipment [Line Items]
Methods	Straight-Line and Accelerated
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Premises and equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	5 years
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Premises and equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of the assets	10 years

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Other Real Estate Owned (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Other Real Estate Owned [Abstract]

Change in other real estate owned

The following table details the change in OREO for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013.

	Nine Months Ended			Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Balance, Beginning	$	15,502		$	15,941
Additions		2,652			10,251
Sales of OREO		(6,205	)		(7,804	)
Losses on Sale		(511	)		(1,564	)
Provision for Losses		(605	)		(1,322	)
Balance, Ending	$	10,833		$	15,502

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Quantitative Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Impaired Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value			$ 1,019
Impaired Loans [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)			0.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)			10.00%
Impaired Loans [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)			15.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)			50.00%
Impaired Loans [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)			7.50%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)			30.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	80		2,641
Real Estate [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	2,744		1,323
Real Estate [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	5,648		5,451
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	367		1,242
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	(56.60%)		(16.00%)
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	0.00%		0.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	20.10%		28.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	(18.25%)		6.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	5.00%		5.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	(31.50%)		0.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	0.00%		0.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	171.70%		46.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	10.00%		25.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	70.10%		23.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	5.00%		12.50%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)			(27.20%)
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	0.00%		25.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)			216.80%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	10.00%		90.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)			94.80%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	5.00%		57.50%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	(8.30%)		(55.00%)
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	10.00%		10.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	252.50%		388.00%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	50.00%		35.00%
Real Estate [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	122.10%		166.50%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	30.00%		22.50%
Real Estate [Member] | Income Approach [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Capitalization Rate (in hundredths)			8.50%
Real Estate [Member] | Income Approach [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Capitalization Rate (in hundredths)	12.50%
Real Estate [Member] | Income Approach [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Capitalization Rate (in hundredths)	11.00%		11.00%
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	5,347		7,020
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	(50.00%)		(10.00%)
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	0.33%		0.36%
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	955.90%		319.10%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	78.01%		87.81%
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Sales Comparison [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Adjustment for Differences Between the Comparable Sales (in hundredths)	(452.95%)		154.55%
Management Adjustments for Age of Appraisals and/or Current Market Conditions (in hundredths)	35.48%		29.99%
Other Real Estate Owned [Member] | Income Approach [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate (in hundredths)			10.00%
State, County and Municipal [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	$ 961
State, County and Municipal [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Member] | Recurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate (in hundredths)		[1]

[1] The Company relies on a third-party pricing service to value its municipal securities. The details of the unobservable inputs and other adjustments used by the third-party pricing service were not readily available to the Company.

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Other Real Estate Owned (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	$ 15,502	$ 15,941
Additions	2,652	10,251
Sales of OREO	(6,205)	(7,804)
Gain (Loss) on Sale	(511)	(1,564)
Provision for Losses	(605)	(1,322)
Balance, Ending	$ 10,833	$ 15,502

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Loans, Past Due (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	$ 12,559	$ 9,366
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	7	4
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	12,566	9,370
Nonaccrual Loans	13,171	24,114
Current Loans	717,544	717,734
Total Loans	743,281	751,218	748,044
Commercial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	457	581
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	457	581
Nonaccrual Loans	492	1,646
Current Loans	45,532	45,880
Total Loans	46,481	48,107	49,162
Agricultural [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	19	81
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	19	81
Nonaccrual Loans	45	0
Current Loans	22,953	10,585
Total Loans	23,017	10,666	17,613
Commercial Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	500	140
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	500	140
Nonaccrual Loans	3,239	8,222
Current Loans	46,716	44,377
Total Loans	50,455	52,739	44,950
Residential Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	0	0
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	0	0
Nonaccrual Loans	0	0
Current Loans	9,700	6,549
Total Loans	9,700	6,549	4,680
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	3,230	2,287
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	3,230	2,287
Nonaccrual Loans	3,473	7,367
Current Loans	320,795	332,129
Total Loans	327,498	341,783	335,444
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	7,585	5,274
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	7,585	5,274
Nonaccrual Loans	4,563	4,933
Current Loans	192,165	196,051
Total Loans	204,313	206,258	207,758
Farmland [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	292	351
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	292	351
Nonaccrual Loans	984	1,630
Current Loans	49,125	45,054
Total Loans	50,401	47,035	49,288
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	476	454
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	7	4
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	483	458
Nonaccrual Loans	173	307
Current Loans	22,792	24,911
Total Loans	23,448	25,676	26,235
Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Accruing Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Dues	0	198
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due	0	0
Total Accruing Loans Past Due	0	198
Nonaccrual Loans	202	9
Current Loans	7,766	12,198
Total Loans	$ 7,968	$ 12,405	$ 12,914

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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Numerator [Abstract]
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$ 1,384	$ 701	$ 3,533	$ 1,879
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding for Basic Earnings Per Common Share (in shares)	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Number of Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (in shares)	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258
Earnings Per Share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.08	$ 0.42	$ 0.22
Earnings Per Share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.08	$ 0.42	$ 0.22
Shares of common stock equivalents excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)			500,000	500,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Stock Warrants [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock (in shares)	0	0	0	0

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Contract Amount [Abstract]
Loan Commitments	$ 73,061	$ 65,688
Letters of Credit	$ 1,312	$ 1,411
Expiration period of letter of credit issued	1 year

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Loans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Loans [Abstract]

Loans

(3)  Loans

The following table presents the composition of loans segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	46,481	$	48,107
Agricultural		23,017		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		50,455		52,739
Residential Construction		9,700		6,549
Commercial		327,498		341,783
Residential		204,313		206,258
Farmland		50,401		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		23,448		25,676
Other		7,968		12,405
Total Loans	$	743,281	$	751,218

Commercial and industrial loans are extended to a diverse group of businesses within the Company’s market area.  These loans are often underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income from the business.  Real estate construction loans often require loan funds to be advanced prior to completion of the project.  Due to uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs, changes in interest rates and other economic conditions, these loans often pose a higher risk than other types of loans.  Consumer loans are originated at the bank level.  These loans are generally smaller loan amounts spread across many individual borrowers to help minimize risk.

Credit Quality Indicators.  As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk grade assigned to commercial and consumer loans, (ii) the level of classified commercial loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans, and (v) the general economic conditions in the Company’s geographic markets.

The Company uses a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans.  Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 8.  A description of the general characteristics of the grades is as follows:

● Grades 1 and 2 – Borrowers with these assigned grades range in risk from virtual absence of risk to minimal risk.  Such loans may be secured by Company-issued and controlled certificates of deposit or properly margined equity securities or bonds.  Other loans comprising these grades are made to companies that have been in existence for a long period of time with many years of consecutive profits and strong equity, good liquidity, excellent debt service ability and unblemished past performance, or to exceptionally strong individuals with collateral of unquestioned value that fully secures the loans.  Loans in this category fall into the “pass” classification.

● Grades 3 and 4 – Loans assigned these “pass” risk grades are made to borrowers with acceptable credit quality and risk.  The risk ranges from loans with no significant weaknesses in repayment capacity and collateral protection to acceptable loans with one or more risk factors considered to be more than average.

● Grade 5 – This grade includes “special mention” loans on management’s watch list and is intended to be used on a temporary basis for pass grade loans where risk-modifying action is intended in the short-term.

● Grade 6 – This grade includes “substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines.  This category includes borrowers with well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the payment of the debt in accordance with the agreed terms.  Loans considered to be impaired are assigned this grade, and these loans often have assigned loss allocations as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses.  Generally, loans on which interest accrual has been stopped would be included in this grade.

● Grades 7 and 8 – These grades correspond to regulatory classification definitions of “doubtful” and “loss,” respectively.  In practice, any loan with these grades would be for a very short period of time, and generally the Company has no loans with these assigned grades.  Management manages the Company’s problem loans in such a way that uncollectible loans or uncollectible portions of loans are charged off immediately with any residual, collectible amounts assigned a risk grade of 6.

The following table presents the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator (risk grade) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Those loans with a risk grade of 1, 2, 3 or 4 have been combined in the pass column for presentation purposes.

September 30, 2014
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	41,379	$	3,058	$	2,044	$	46,481
Agricultural		22,825		35		157		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		44,084		1,979		4,392		50,455
Residential Construction		9,591		109		-		9,700
Commercial		306,612		9,959		10,927		327,498
Residential		180,906		10,480		12,927		204,313
Farmland		48,428		475		1,498		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		22,710		226		512		23,448
Other		7,764		-		204		7,968
Total Loans	$	684,299	$	26,321	$	32,661	$	743,281

December 31, 2013
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	41,759	$	2,770	$	3,578	$	48,107
Agricultural		10,638		17		11		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		42,669		1,512		8,558		52,739
Residential Construction		6,341		208		-		6,549
Commercial		317,567		10,760		13,456		341,783
Residential		182,977		13,524		9,757		206,258
Farmland		44,777		507		1,751		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		24,609		320		747		25,676
Other		12,355		1		49		12,405
Total Loans	$	683,692	$	29,619	$	37,907	$	751,218

A loan’s risk grade is assigned at the inception of the loan and is based on the financial strength of the borrower and the type of collateral.  Loan risk grades are subject to reassessment at various times throughout the year as part of the Company’s ongoing loan review process.  Loans with an assigned risk grade of 6 or below and an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more are reassessed on a quarterly basis.  During this reassessment process individual reserves may be identified and placed against certain loans which are not considered impaired.

In assessing the overall economic condition of the markets in which it operates, the Company monitors the unemployment rates for its major service areas.  The unemployment rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis as part of the allowance for loan loss determination.

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due.  Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if principal or interest payments become 90 days past due or when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provision.  Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due.

The following table represents an age analysis of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

September 30, 2014
	Accruing Loans
			90 Days
	30-89 Days		or More		Total Accruing		Nonaccrual
	Past Due		Past Due		Loans Past Due		Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	457	$	-	$	457	$	492	$	45,532	$	46,481
Agricultural		19		-		19		45		22,953		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		500		-		500		3,239		46,716		50,455
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		9,700		9,700
Commercial		3,230		-		3,230		3,473		320,795		327,498
Residential		7,585		-		7,585		4,563		192,165		204,313
Farmland		292		-		292		984		49,125		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		476		7		483		173		22,792		23,448
Other		-		-		-		202		7,766		7,968
Total Loans	$	12,559	$	7	$	12,566	$	13,171	$	717,544	$	743,281

December 31, 2013
	Accruing Loans
			90 Days
	30-89 Days		or More		Total Accruing		Nonaccrual
	Past Due		Past Due		Loans Past Due		Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	581	$	-	$	581	$	1,646	$	45,880	$	48,107
Agricultural		81		-		81		-		10,585		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		140		-		140		8,222		44,377		52,739
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		6,549		6,549
Commercial		2,287		-		2,287		7,367		332,129		341,783
Residential		5,274		-		5,274		4,933		196,051		206,258
Farmland		351		-		351		1,630		45,054		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		454		4		458		307		24,911		25,676
Other		198		-		198		9		12,198		12,405
Total Loans	$	9,366	$	4	$	9,370	$	24,114	$	717,734	$	751,218

The following table details impaired loan data as of September 30, 2014:

September 30, 2014
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest			Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income			Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized			Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	394	$	394	$	-	$	803	$	6		$	14
Agricultural		50		45		-		53		(4	)		6
Commercial Construction		9,210		3,101		-		3,347		2			2
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		17,346		16,656		-		19,058		427			445
Residential Real Estate		4,729		3,953		-		5,054		150			142
Farmland		1,330		984		-		782		(19	)		11
Consumer		181		173		-		215		7			10
Other		212		201		-		198		3			8
		33,452		25,507		-		29,510		572			638
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		99		99		99		527		-			-
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Construction		210		139		59		1,993		-			-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		5,931		5,931		283		6,508		142			143
Residential Real Estate		4,106		3,349		605		1,751		66			70
Farmland		398		398		31		574		8			7
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-			-
Other		-		-		-		-		-			-
		10,744		9,916		1,077		11,353		216			220
Total
Commercial		493		493		99		1,330		6			14
Agricultural		50		45		-		53		(4	)		6
Commercial Construction		9,420		3,240		59		5,340		2			2
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		23,277		22,587		283		25,566		569			588
Residential Real Estate		8,835		7,302		605		6,805		216			212
Farmland		1,728		1,382		31		1,356		(11	)		18
Consumer		181		173		-		215		7			10
Other		212		201		-		198		3			8
	$	44,196	$	35,423	$	1,077	$	40,863	$	788		$	858

The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31, 2013:

December 31, 2013
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest		Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	305	$	305	$	-	$	216	$	24	$	25
Agricultural		-		-		-		10		-		-
Commercial Construction		7,856		4,750		-		4,106		35		41
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		20,121		19,253		-		13,199		494		504
Residential Real Estate		7,837		6,362		-		4,564		224		209
Farmland		303		303		-		1,859		1		1
Consumer		313		307		-		253		18		21
Other		9		9		-		2		1		1
		36,744		31,289		-		24,209		797		802
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		1,453		1,453		434		1,689		15		21
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Construction		5,923		3,472		830		5,025		-		-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		5,874		5,874		424		11,072		157		148
Residential Real Estate		1,949		1,849		526		3,662		26		24
Farmland		1,327		1,327		85		664		45		47
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		16,526		13,975		2,299		22,112		243		240
Total
Commercial		1,758		1,758		434		1,905		39		46
Agricultural		-		-		-		10		-		-
Commercial Construction		13,779		8,222		830		9,131		35		41
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		25,995		25,127		424		24,271		651		652
Residential Real Estate		9,786		8,211		526		8,226		250		233
Farmland		1,630		1,630		85		2,523		46		48
Consumer		313		307		-		253		18		21
Other		9		9		-		2		1		1
	$	53,270	$	45,264	$	2,299	$	46,321	$	1,040	$	1,042

The following table details impaired loan data as of September 30, 2013:

September 30, 2013
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest		Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	266	$	265	$	-	$	98	$	11	$	14
Agricultural		-		-		-		13		-		-
Commercial Construction		8,335		5,010		-		2,220		17		23
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		8,559		8,064		-		8,493		95		113
Residential Real Estate		7,378		5,830		-		2,022		157		152
Farmland		2,277		2,277		-		1,618		-		-
Consumer		295		281		-		141		12		14
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		27,110		21,727		-		14,605		292		316
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		1,465		1,465		108		1,280		14		19
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Construction		5,924		3,473		573		4,386		-		-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		15,061		15,061		1,559		7,785		287		285
Residential Real Estate		2,804		2,804		774		3,331		65		64
Farmland		1,329		1,329		202		-		44		47
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		26,583		24,132		3,216		16,782		410		415
Total
Commercial		1,731		1,730		108		1,378		25		33
Agricultural		-		-		-		13		-		-
Commercial Construction		14,259		8,483		573		6,606		17		23
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		23,620		23,125		1,559		16,278		382		398
Residential Real Estate		10,182		8,634		774		5,353		222		216
Farmland		3,606		3,606		202		1,618		44		47
Consumer		295		281		-		141		12		14
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
	$	53,693	$	45,859	$	3,216	$	31,387	$	702	$	731

Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) are troubled loans on which the original terms of the loan have been modified in favor of the borrower due to deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition.  Each potential loan modification is reviewed individually and the terms of the loan are modified to meet the borrower’s specific circumstances at a point in time.  Not all loan modifications are TDRs.  Loan modifications are reviewed and approved by the Company’s senior lending staff, who then determine whether the loan meets the criteria for a TDR.  Generally, the types of concessions granted to borrowers that are evaluated in determining whether a loan is classified as a TDR include:

● Interest rate reductions – Occur when the stated interest rate is reduced to a nonmarket rate or a rate the borrower would not be able to obtain elsewhere under similar circumstances.

● Amortization or maturity date changes – Result when the amortization period of the loan is extended beyond what is considered a normal amortization period for loans of similar type with similar collateral.

● Principal reductions – These are often the result of commercial real estate loan workouts where two new notes are created.  The primary note is underwritten based upon our normal underwriting standards and is structured so that the projected cash flows are sufficient to repay the contractual principal and interest of the newly restructured note.  The terms of the secondary note vary by situation and often involve that note being charged-off, or the principal and interest payments being deferred until after the primary note has been repaid.  In situations where a portion of the note is charged-off during modification there is often no specific reserve allocated to those loans.  This is due to the fact that the amount of the charge-off usually represents the excess of the original loan balance over the collateral value and the Company has determined there is no additional exposure on those loans.

As discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, once a loan is identified as a TDR, it is accounted for as an impaired loan.  The Company had no unfunded commitments to lend to a customer that has a troubled debt restructured loan as of September 30, 2014.  The following tables present the number of loan contracts restructured during the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  It shows the pre- and post-modification recorded investment as well as the number of contracts and the recorded investment for those TDRs modified during the previous twelve months which subsequently defaulted during the period.  Loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are considered to be in default once the loan becomes 90 days past due.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Troubled Debt Restructurings
	# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
Commercial Real Estate		-	$	-	$	-		2	$	1,771	$	1,775
Residential Real Estate		-		-		-		1		49		49
Farmland		-		-		-		1		401		401
Total Loans		-	$	-	$	-		4	$	2,221	$	2,225

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Troubled Debt Restructurings
	# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
Commercial Construction		-	$	-	$	-		2		229		226
Commercial Real Estate		-		-		-		1		226		226
Residential Real Estate		-		-		-		2		1,025		1,001
Total Loans		-	$	-	$	-		5	$	1,480	$	1,453

The company did not have any TDRs that subsequently defaulted for the three months and the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

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Deposits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deposits [Abstract]
Aggregate amount of overdrawn deposit accounts reclassified as loan balances	$ 451	$ 401
Components of interest-bearing deposits [Abstract]
Interest-Bearing Demand	327,862	357,291
Savings	58,626	54,095
Time, $100,000 and Over	215,332	220,673
Other Time	223,249	240,210
Total Interest Bearing Deposits	825,069	872,269
Brokered deposits balances	25,528	26,580
Certificates of deposits, $100,000 or more	139,964	143,389
Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits [Abstract]
One Year and Under	309,865	322,971
One to Three Years	100,619	106,946
Three Years and Over	28,097	30,966
Total	$ 438,581	$ 460,883

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Financial instrument outstanding with contract amount representing credit risk

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

	Contract Amount
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Loan Commitments	$	73,061	$	65,688
Letters of Credit		1,312		1,411

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Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities) [Abstract]

Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

				3 Month		Added		Total			5 Year
Description	Date	Amount		Libor Rate		Points		Rate		Maturity	Call Option
Colony Bankcorp Statutory Trust III	6/17/2004	$	4,500		0.23460		2.68		2.91460	6/14/2034	6/17/2009
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust I	4/13/2006		5,000		0.23310		1.50		1.73310	4/13/2036	4/13/2011
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust II	3/12/2007		9,000		0.23310		1.65		1.88310	3/12/2037	3/12/2012
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust III	9/14/2007		5,000		0.23610		1.40		1.63610	9/14/2037	9/14/2012

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Other Borrowed Money (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Borrowed Money [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances	$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, earliest maturity	2017
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, last maturity	2020
Interest rate on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, Minimum (in hundredths)	0.48%
Interest rate on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, Maximum (in hundredths)	4.75%
Book value of loans pledged	93,091
Remaining credit availability from FHLB	127,240
Aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money [Abstract]
2017	9,000
2018	20,500
2019	8,000
2020	2,500
Federal Home Loan Bank Advance	40,000	40,000
Federal funds lines of credit	43,500
Federal funds lines of credit outstanding	0
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Borrowing outstanding	0
Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Available repurchase agreement line of credit	$ 50,000

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments

The carrying amount, estimated fair values, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at
	September 30, 2014
	Carrying		Estimated		Level		Level		Level
	Value		Fair Value			1		2		3
Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments	$	34,514	$	34,514	$	34,514	$	-	$	-
Investment Securities Available for Sale		273,547		273,547		-		272,586		961
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		33		33		-		33		-
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		2,831		2,831		2,831		-		-
Loans, Net		733,139		733,963		-		725,124		8,839
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		14,371		14,371		14,371		-		-
Liabilities
Deposits		941,200		942,872		502,619		440,253		-
Subordinated Debentures		24,229		24,229		24,229		-		-
Other Borrowed Money		40,000		42,038		-		42,038		-

	Fair Value Measurements at
	December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Estimated		Level		Level		Level
	Value		Fair Value			1		2		3
Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments	$	68,147	$	68,147	$	68,147	$	-	$	-
Investment Securities Available for Sale		263,258		263,258		-		262,317		941
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		37		37		-		37		-
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		3,164		3,164		3,164		-		-
Loans, Net		739,052		741,112		-		729,436		11,676
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		10,165		10,165		10,165		-		-
Liabilities
Deposits		987,530		989,101		526,646		462,455		-
Subordinated Debentures		24,229		24,229		24,229		-		-
Other Borrowed Money		40,000		42,074		-		42,074		-

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non recurring basis

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 and nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.  The table below includes only impaired loans with a specific reserve and only other real estate properties with a valuation allowance at September 30, 2014.  Those impaired loans and other real estate properties are shown net of the related specific reserves and valuation allowances.

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in				Significant
			Active Markets for		Significant Other		Unobservable
	Total Fair		Identical Assets		Observable		Inputs
September 30, 2014	Value		(Level 1)		Inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
Recurring
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	270,010	$	-	$	270,010	$	-
State, County and Municipal		3,537		-		2,576		961
	$	273,547	$	-	$	272,586	$	961
Nonrecurring
Impaired Loans	$	8,839	$	-	$	-	$	8,839
Other Real Estate	$	5,347	$	-	$	-	$	5,347

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in				Significant
			Active Markets for		Significant Other		Unobservable
	Total Fair		Identical Assets		Observable		Inputs
December 31, 2013	Value		(Level 1)		Inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
Recurring
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	259,348	$	-	$	259,348	$	-
State, County and Municipal		3,910		-		2,969		941
	$	263,258	$	-	$	262,317	$	941
Nonrecurring
Impaired Loans	$	11,676	$	-	$	-	$	11,676
Other Real Estate	$	7,020	$	-	$	-	$	7,020

Quantitative information for financial instruments measured at fair value

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for assets in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy measured on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  This table is comprised primarily of collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned:

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	September 30, 2014		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
Impaired Loans
Real Estate
Commercial Construction	$	80	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(56.60%) - 20.10%
				Between the Comparable Sales		(18.25%)
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
Residential Real Estate		2,744	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(31.50%) - 171.70%
				Between the Comparable Sales		70.10%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		12.50%
Commercial Real Estate		5,648	Sales Comparison	Management Adjustment for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		11.00%
Farmland		367	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(8.30%) - 252.50%
				Between the Comparable Sales		122.10%
				Management Adjustment for		10.00% - 50.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		30.00%
				Market Conditions
Other Real Estate Owned		5,347	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(50.00%) - 955.90%
				Between the Comparable Sales		(452.95%)
				Management Adjustment for		0.33% - 78.01%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		35.48%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Discount Rate		3.00%

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	December 31, 2013		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
Impaired Loans
Commercial	$	1,019	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		0.00% - 15.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		7.50%
				Management Adjustments for		10.00% - 50.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		30.00%
				Market Conditions
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		2,641	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(16.00%) - 28.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		6.00%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		8.50%
Residential Real Estate		1,323	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		0.00% - 46.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		23.00%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 25.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		12.50%
				Market Conditions
Commercial Real Estate		5,451	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for differences		(27.20%) - 216.80%
				Between the comparable Sales		94.80%
				Management Adjustments for		25.00% - 90.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		57.50%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		11.00%
Farmland		1,242	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(55.00%) -388.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		166.50%
				Management Adjustments for		10.00% - 35.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		22.50%
				Market Conditions
Other Real Estate Owned		7,020	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(10.00%) - 319.10%
				Between the Comparable Sales		154.55%
				Management Adjustment for		0.36% - 87.81%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		29.99%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Discount Rate		10.00%

Fair value measurement using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

	Available for Sale Securities
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Balance, Beginning	$	941	$	1,138
Transfers out of Level 3		-		(42	)
Loss on OTTI Impairment Included in Noninterest Income		-		(367	)
Unrealized Gains included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		20		212
Balance, Ending	$	961	$	941

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2014.

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	Fair Value		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
State, County and Municipal	$	961	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		N/A	*

* The Company relies on a third-party pricing service to value its municipal securities.  The details of the unobservable inputs and other adjustments used by the third-party pricing service were not readily available to the Company.

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Regulatory Capital Matters (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Regulatory Capital Matters [Abstract]

Regulatory capital information

The following table summarizes regulatory capital information as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 on a consolidated basis and for the subsidiary, as defined.

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of September 30, 2014
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated	$	132,973		17.76	%	$	59,902		8.00	%	NA			NA
Colony Bank		137,000		18.34			59,762		8.00		$	74,703		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated		123,608		16.51			29,951		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		127,657		17.09			29,881		4.00			44,822		6.00
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
Consolidated		123,608		11.01			44,895		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		127,657		11.40			44,799		4.00			55,999		5.00

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2013
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated	$	129,569		17.06	%	$	60,791		8.00	%	NA			NA
Colony Bank		131,024		17.29			60,638		8.00		$	75,797		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated		120,048		15.81			30,396		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		121,521		16.03			30,319		4.00			45,478		6.00
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
Consolidated		120,048		10.57			45,419		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		121,521		10.72			45,333		4.00			56,666		5.00

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Investment Securities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Investment Securities [Abstract]

Investment Securities

(2)  Investment Securities

Investment securities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:

September 30, 2014			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	279,533	$	182	$	(9,705	)	$	270,010
State, County & Municipal		3,544		21		(28	)		3,537
	$	283,077	$	203	$	(9,733	)	$	273,547
Securities Held to Maturity:
State, County and Municipal	$	33	$	-	$	-		$	33
December 31, 2013			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	273,029	$	119	$	(13,800	)	$	259,348
State, County & Municipal		3,979		15		(84	)		3,910
	$	277,008	$	134	$	(13,884	)	$	263,258
Securities Held to Maturity:
State, County and Municipal	$	37	$	-	$	-		$	37

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2014, 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.  This is often the case with mortgage-backed securities, which are disclosed separately in the table below.

	Securities
	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due In One Year or Less	$	718	$	721	$	-	$	-
Due After One Year Through Five Years		734		745		33		33
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years		1,169		1,160		-		-
Due After Ten Years		923		911		-		-
	$	3,544	$	3,537	$	33	$	33
Mortgage-Backed Securities		279,533		270,010		-		-
	$	283,077	$	273,547	$	33	$	33

Proceeds from the sale of investments available for sale during the first nine months of 2014 totaled $0 compared to $36,217 for the first nine months of 2013.  The sale of investments available for sale during the first nine months of 2014 resulted in gross realized gains of $0 and losses of $0.  The gross realized gain of $1 for the first nine months of 2014 was due to a gain on a call for a held to maturity investment.  The sale of investments available for sale during the first nine months of 2013 resulted in gross realized gains of $191 and losses of $(193).

Investment securities having a carry value approximating $113,540 and $112,913 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 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
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
September 30, 2014
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	74,078	$	(602	)	$	178,358	$	(9,103	)	$	252,436	$	(9,705	)
State, County and Municipal		474		(6	)		1,380		(22	)		1,854		(28	)
	$	74,552	$	(608	)	$	179,738	$	(9,125	)	$	254,290	$	(9,733	)
December 31, 2013
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	190,064	$	(9,441	)	$	63,194	$	(4,359	)	$	253,258	$	(13,800	)
State, County and Municipal		1,647		(84	)		-		-			1,647		(84	)
	$	191,711	$	(9,525	)	$	63,194	$	(4,359	)	$	254,905	$	(13,884	)

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 September 30, 2014, the debt securities with unrealized losses have depreciated 3.69 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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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of restricted stock and common stock warrants.  Net income available to common stockholders represents net income after preferred stock dividends.  The following table presents earnings per share for the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30				September 30
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Numerator
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	1,384	$	701	$	3,533	$	1,879
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding for Basic Earnings Per Common Share		8,439		8,439		8,439		8,439
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock
Restricted Stock		-		-		-		-
Stock Warrants		-		-		-		-
Weighted-Average Number of Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings Per Common Share		8,439		8,439		8,439		8,439
Earnings Per Share - Basic	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22
Earnings Per Share - Diluted	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22

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Allowance for Loan Losses, by class of loan (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			$ 11,806,000	$ 12,737,000
Charge-Offs			(3,933,000)	(4,669,000)
Recoveries			607,000	683,000
Provision	500,000	1,500,000	1,308,000	4,200,000
Ending Balance	9,788,000	12,951,000	9,788,000	12,951,000
Loan balance for reviewing high risk loans minimum	250,000		250,000
Impaired loans below the $250,000 review threshold	4,410,000	3,340,000	4,410,000	3,340,000
Substandard [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Substandard loans, not classified as impaired	12,700,000	5,300,000	12,700,000	5,300,000
Specific allocation associated with Substandard loans	1,100,000	295,000	1,100,000	295,000
Commercial [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			1,017,000	981,000
Charge-Offs			(453,000)	(105,000)
Recoveries			69,000	51,000
Provision			29,000	95,000
Ending Balance	662,000	1,022,000	662,000	1,022,000
Agricultural [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			294,000	296,000
Charge-Offs			0	(27,000)
Recoveries			2,000	4,000
Provision			8,000	24,000
Ending Balance	304,000	297,000	304,000	297,000
Commercial Construction [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			1,782,000	1,890,000
Charge-Offs			(1,541,000)	(1,779,000)
Recoveries			302,000	193,000
Provision			499,000	1,601,000
Ending Balance	1,042,000	1,905,000	1,042,000	1,905,000
Residential Construction [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			138,000	138,000
Charge-Offs			0	0
Recoveries			0	0
Provision			0	0
Ending Balance	138,000	138,000	138,000	138,000
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			4,379,000	5,163,000
Charge-Offs			(761,000)	(1,865,000)
Recoveries			109,000	293,000
Provision			522,000	1,677,000
Ending Balance	4,249,000	5,268,000	4,249,000	5,268,000
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			3,278,000	3,406,000
Charge-Offs			(670,000)	(535,000)
Recoveries			27,000	28,000
Provision			150,000	481,000
Ending Balance	2,785,000	3,380,000	2,785,000	3,380,000
Farmland [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			312,000	291,000
Charge-Offs			(234,000)	(21,000)
Recoveries			20,000	22,000
Provision			6,000	19,000
Ending Balance	104,000	311,000	104,000	311,000
Consumer [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			243,000	228,000
Charge-Offs			(274,000)	(333,000)
Recoveries			64,000	82,000
Provision			93,000	300,000
Ending Balance	126,000	277,000	126,000	277,000
Other [Member]
Activity in allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			363,000	344,000
Charge-Offs			0	(4,000)
Recoveries			14,000	10,000
Provision			1,000	3,000
Ending Balance	$ 378,000	$ 353,000	$ 378,000	$ 353,000

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Due from Banks	$ 17,120	$ 25,692
Federal Funds Sold	6,712	20,495
Cash and Cash Equivalents	23,832	46,187
Interest-Bearing Deposits	10,682	21,960
Investment Securities
Available for Sale, at Fair Value	273,547	263,258
Held to Maturity, at Cost (Fair Value of $33 and $37, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Respectively)	33	37
Investment Securities	273,580	263,295
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost	2,831	3,164
Loans	743,281	751,218
Allowance for Loan Losses	(9,788)	(11,806)
Unearned Interest and Fees	(354)	(360)
Loans, net	733,139	739,052
Premises and Equipment	24,976	24,876
Other Real Estate (Net of Allowance of $3,026 and $3,986 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Respectively)	10,833	15,502
Other Intangible Assets	161	188
Other Assets	34,380	34,327
Total Assets	1,114,414	1,148,551
Deposits
Noninterest-Bearing	116,131	115,261
Interest-Bearing	825,069	872,269
Deposits	941,200	987,530
Borrowed Money
Subordinated Debentures	24,229	24,229
Other Borrowed Money	40,000	40,000
Borrowed Money	64,229	64,229
Other Liabilities	12,713	6,838
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, Stated Value $1,000 a Share; Authorized 10,000,000 Shares, Issued 28,000 Shares	28,000	28,000
Common Stock, Par Value $1 a Share; Authorized 20,000,000 Shares, Issued 8,439,258 Shares as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	8,439	8,439
Paid-In Capital	29,145	29,145
Retained Earnings	36,978	33,445
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss), Net of Tax Benefits	(6,290)	(9,075)
Stockholders' Equity	96,272	89,954
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 1,114,414	$ 1,148,551

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Preferred Stock and Warrants (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Warrants to purchase shares (in shares)	500,000
Liquidation preference (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000
Exercise price (in dollars per unit)	$ 8.40
Preferred stock dividend rate for first five years (in hundredths)	5.00%
Preferred stock dividend rate thereafter five years (in hundredths)	9.00%
Accumulated dividends in arrears	$ 5.14
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued for cash during period (in shares)	28,000

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$ 5,554	$ 3,003
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation	1,207	1,172
Provision for Loan Losses	1,308	4,200
Securities Gains (Losses)	(1)	2
Amortization and Accretion	979	2,277
Losses on Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions	501	796
Provision for Losses on Other Real Estate	605	1,049
Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance	(431)	(178)
Gain on Sale of Premises and Equipment	(12)	0
Other Prepaids, Deferrals and Accruals, Net	2,745	2,939
Cash Flow from Operating Activities	12,455	15,260
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of Investment Securities Available for Sale	(34,062)	(78,604)
Proceeds from Maturities, Calls, and Paydowns of Investment Securities:
Available for Sale	27,072	40,794
Held for Maturity	8	8
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Securities Available for Sale	0	36,217
Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks	11,278	17,678
Net Loans to Customers	1,864	(13,442)
Purchase of Premises and Equipment	(1,308)	(1,089)
Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions	6,321	6,514
Proceeds from Sale of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	333	200
Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets	14	0
Purchase of Bank-Owned Life Insurance	0	(10,000)
Cash Flow from Investing Activities	11,520	(1,724)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Noninterest-Bearing Customer Deposits	870	(13,097)
Interest-Bearing Customer Deposits	(47,200)	(17,126)
Proceeds from Other Borrowed Money	0	(16,500)
Principal Payments on Other Borrowed Money	0	21,500
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities	(46,330)	(25,223)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(22,355)	(11,687)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	46,187	49,246
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 23,832	$ 37,559

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Loans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 743,281	$ 751,218	$ 748,044
Commercial [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	46,481	48,107	49,162
Agricultural [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	23,017	10,666	17,613
Commercial Construction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	50,455	52,739	44,950
Residential Construction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	9,700	6,549	4,680
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	327,498	341,783	335,444
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	204,313	206,258	207,758
Farmland [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	50,401	47,035	49,288
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	23,448	25,676	26,235
Other [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 7,968	$ 12,405	$ 12,914

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Investment Securities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Investment Securities [Abstract]

Investment securities

Investment securities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:

September 30, 2014			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	279,533	$	182	$	(9,705	)	$	270,010
State, County & Municipal		3,544		21		(28	)		3,537
	$	283,077	$	203	$	(9,733	)	$	273,547
Securities Held to Maturity:
State, County and Municipal	$	33	$	-	$	-		$	33
December 31, 2013			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	273,029	$	119	$	(13,800	)	$	259,348
State, County & Municipal		3,979		15		(84	)		3,910
	$	277,008	$	134	$	(13,884	)	$	263,258
Securities Held to Maturity:
State, County and Municipal	$	37	$	-	$	-		$	37

Amortized cost and fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2014, 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.  This is often the case with mortgage-backed securities, which are disclosed separately in the table below.

	Securities
	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due In One Year or Less	$	718	$	721	$	-	$	-
Due After One Year Through Five Years		734		745		33		33
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years		1,169		1,160		-		-
Due After Ten Years		923		911		-		-
	$	3,544	$	3,537	$	33	$	33
Mortgage-Backed Securities		279,533		270,010		-		-
	$	283,077	$	273,547	$	33	$	33

Invested securities in a continuous unrealized loss position

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 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
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
September 30, 2014
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	74,078	$	(602	)	$	178,358	$	(9,103	)	$	252,436	$	(9,705	)
State, County and Municipal		474		(6	)		1,380		(22	)		1,854		(28	)
	$	74,552	$	(608	)	$	179,738	$	(9,125	)	$	254,290	$	(9,733	)
December 31, 2013
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	190,064	$	(9,441	)	$	63,194	$	(4,359	)	$	253,258	$	(13,800	)
State, County and Municipal		1,647		(84	)		-		-			1,647		(84	)
	$	191,711	$	(9,525	)	$	63,194	$	(4,359	)	$	254,905	$	(13,884	)

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Loans, Credit Quality Indicator (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 743,281,000	$ 751,218,000	$ 748,044,000
Loan balance for reviewing high risk loans minimum	250,000
Commercial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	46,481,000	48,107,000	49,162,000
Agricultural [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	23,017,000	10,666,000	17,613,000
Commercial Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	50,455,000	52,739,000	44,950,000
Residential Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	9,700,000	6,549,000	4,680,000
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	327,498,000	341,783,000	335,444,000
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	204,313,000	206,258,000	207,758,000
Farmland [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	50,401,000	47,035,000	49,288,000
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	23,448,000	25,676,000	26,235,000
Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	7,968,000	12,405,000	12,914,000
Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	684,299,000	683,692,000
Pass [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	41,379,000	41,759,000
Pass [Member] | Agricultural [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	22,825,000	10,638,000
Pass [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	44,084,000	42,669,000
Pass [Member] | Residential Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	9,591,000	6,341,000
Pass [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	306,612,000	317,567,000
Pass [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	180,906,000	182,977,000
Pass [Member] | Farmland [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	48,428,000	44,777,000
Pass [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	22,710,000	24,609,000
Pass [Member] | Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	7,764,000	12,355,000
Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	26,321,000	29,619,000
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	3,058,000	2,770,000
Special Mention [Member] | Agricultural [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	35,000	17,000
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	1,979,000	1,512,000
Special Mention [Member] | Residential Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	109,000	208,000
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	9,959,000	10,760,000
Special Mention [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	10,480,000	13,524,000
Special Mention [Member] | Farmland [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	475,000	507,000
Special Mention [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	226,000	320,000
Special Mention [Member] | Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	0	1,000
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	32,661,000	37,907,000
Substandard [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	2,044,000	3,578,000
Substandard [Member] | Agricultural [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	157,000	11,000
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	4,392,000	8,558,000
Substandard [Member] | Residential Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	0	0
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	10,927,000	13,456,000
Substandard [Member] | Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	12,927,000	9,757,000
Substandard [Member] | Farmland [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	1,498,000	1,751,000
Substandard [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	512,000	747,000
Substandard [Member] | Other [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 204,000	$ 49,000

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Allowance for Loan Losses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]

Allowance for loan losses

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other loan categories and periodically may result in reallocation within the provision categories.

September 30, 2014
	Beginning									Ending
	Balance		Charge-Offs			Recoveries		Provision		Balance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	1,017	$	(453	)	$	69	$	29	$	662
Agricultural		294		-			2		8		304
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		1,782		(1,541	)		302		499		1,042
Residential Construction		138		-			-		-		138
Commercial		4,379		(761	)		109		522		4,249
Residential		3,278		(670	)		27		150		2,785
Farmland		312		(234	)		20		6		104
Consumer and Other
Consumer		243		(274	)		64		93		126
Other		363		-			14		1		378
	$	11,806	$	(3,933	)	$	607	$	1,308	$	9,788

September 30, 2013
	Beginning									Ending
	Balance		Charge-Offs			Recoveries		Provision		Balance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	981	$	(105	)	$	51	$	95	$	1,022
Agricultural		296		(27	)		4		24		297
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		1,890		(1,779	)		193		1,601		1,905
Residential Construction		138		-			-		-		138
Commercial		5,163		(1,865	)		293		1,677		5,268
Residential		3,406		(535	)		28		481		3,380
Farmland		291		(21	)		22		19		311
Consumer and Other
Consumer		228		(333	)		82		300		277
Other		344		(4	)		10		3		353
	$	12,737	$	(4,669	)	$	683	$	4,200	$	12,951

Allowance for loan losses, segregated by impairment methodology

The following tables present breakdowns of the allowance for loan losses, segregated by impairment methodology for September 30, 2014 and 2013:

September 30, 2014
	Ending Allowance Balance						Ending Loan Balance
	Individually		Collectively				Individually		Collectively
	Evaluated for		Evaluated for				Evaluated for		Evaluated for
	Impairment		Impairment		Total		Impairment		Impairment		Total
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	99	$	563	$	662	$	100	$	46,381	$	46,481
Agricultural		-		304		304		-		23,017		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		59		983		1,042		3,039		47,416		50,455
Residential Construction		-		138		138		-		9,700		9,700
Commercial		283		3,966		4,249		21,348		306,150		327,498
Residential		605		2,180		2,785		5,522		198,791		204,313
Farmland		31		73		104		1,009		49,392		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		-		126		126		-		23,448		23,448
Other		-		378		378		-		7,968		7,968
Total End of Period Balance	$	1,077	$	8,711	$	9,788	$	31,018	$	712,263	$	743,281

September 30, 2013
	Ending Allowance Balance						Ending Loan Balance
	Individually		Collectively				Individually		Collectively
	Evaluated for		Evaluated for				Evaluated for		Evaluated for
	Impairment		Impairment		Total		Impairment		Impairment		Total
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	108	$	914	$	1,022	$	1,555	$	47,607	$	49,162
Agricultural		-		297		297		-		17,613		17,613
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		573		1,332		1,905		7,702		37,248		44,950
Residential Construction		-		138		138		-		4,680		4,680
Commercial		1,559		3,709		5,268		22,729		312,715		335,444
Residential		774		2,606		3,380		6,949		200,809		207,758
Farmland		202		109		311		3,583		45,705		49,288
Consumer and Other
Consumer		-		277		277		-		26,235		26,235
Other		-		353		353		-		12,914		12,914
Total End of Period Balance	$	3,216	$	9,735	$	12,951	$	42,518	$	705,526	$	748,044

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Presentation

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the Company) is a bank holding company located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Colony Bank, 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.

All dollars in notes to consolidated financial statements are rounded to the nearest thousand.

The consolidated financial statements in this report are unaudited, except for the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.  All adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements have been included and fairly and accurately present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.  The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.

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 central, south and coastal 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 and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans.

Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations selected for 2014.   Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported stockholders’ equity or net income.

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 September 30, 2014, approximately 86 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.  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 high loan loss provisions in recent years.  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 Colony 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 federal deposit insurance limits.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions whose credit ratings are 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.  Gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are computed using the specific identification method. Securities available for sale 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.

The Company evaluates each held to maturity and available for sale security in a loss position for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI).  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below cost, the financial condition of the issuer and the Company’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis.  If the Company intends to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is recognized in earnings.  If the Company does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) isrequired 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.

Loans Modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR)

Loans are considered to have been modified in a TDR when due to a borrower’s financial difficulty, the Company makes certain concessions to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider for new debt with similar risk characteristics.  Modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal or interest forgiveness, forbearance, and other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral.  Generally, a non-accrual loan that has been modified in a TDR remains on non-accrual status for a period of 6 months to demonstrate that the borrower is able to meet the terms of the modified loan.  However, performance prior to the modification, or significant events that coincide with the modification, are included in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual status at the time of loan modification or after a shorter performance period.  If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is uncertain, the loan remains on non-accrual status.  Once a loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring it is accounted for as an impaired loan, regardless of its accrual status, until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged off.

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, historical and general 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 historical component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. A general component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The general component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and historical losses in the portfolio.  General valuation allowances are based on internal and external qualitative risk factors such as (i) changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, (ii) the extent of loan concentrations within the portfolio, (iii) the effectiveness of the Company’s lending policies, procedures and internal controls, (iv) the experience, ability and effectiveness of the Company’s lending management and staff, and (v) national and local economics and business conditions.

Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review and/or regulatory agencies are charged off.

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.

A significant portion of the Company’s impaired loans are deemed to be collateral dependent.  Management therefore measures impairment on these loans based on the fair value of the collateral.  Collateral values are determined based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company or by senior members of the Company’s credit administration staff.  The decision whether or not to obtain an external third-party appraisal usually depends on the type of property being evaluated.  External appraisals are usually obtained on more complex, income producing properties such as hotels, shopping centers and businesses.  Less complex properties such as residential lots, farm land and single family houses may be evaluated internally by senior credit administration staff.

When the Company does obtain appraisals from external third-parties, the values utilized in the impairment calculation are “as is” or current market values.  The appraisals, whether prepared internally or externally, may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales, income and cost approach.  Appraised amounts used in the impairment calculation are typically discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs, if the repayment of the loan is to come from the sale of the collateral.  Although appraisals are not obtained each year on all impaired loans, the collateral values used in the impairment calculations are evaluated quarterly by management.  Based on management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions, appraised values may be further discounted to reflect facts and circumstances known to management since the initial appraisal was performed.

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

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.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles acquired in connection with a business combination.  The core deposit intangible is initially recognized based on a 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.

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, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and certificates of deposit are reported net.

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. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  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.

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 statement of income.

Other Real Estate

Other real estate generally represents real estate acquired through foreclosure and is initially recorded at estimated fair value at the date of acquisition less the cost of disposal.  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 noninterest expense.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance on the lives of certain key members of management and directors.  The life insurance policies are recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement, if applicable.  Increases in the cash surrender value are recorded as other income in the consolidated statements of income.  The cash surrender value of the insurance contracts is recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets in the amount of $14,371 and $13,940 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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 (loss).

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.

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04,"Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure."The objective of this guidance is to clarify when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. ASU No. 2014-04 states that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-04 requires interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. ASU No. 2014-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2014-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Securities
Held to Maturity, Fair Value	$ 33	$ 37
Real estate owned, valuation allowance	$ 3,026	$ 3,986
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Issued (in shares)	28,000	28,000
Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, Authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock, Issued (in shares)	8,439,258	8,439,258

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

(11) Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

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 and is classified as Level 1.

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.  If a comparable is not available, the investment securities are classified as Level 3.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock – The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates carrying value  and is classified as Level 1.

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.  Most loans are classified as Level 2, but impaired loans with  a related allowance are classified as Level 3.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance – The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance policies approximate fair value  and is classified as Level 1.

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 and is classified as Level 1.  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 and is classified as Level 2.

Subordinated Debentures – Fair value approximates carrying value due to the variable interest rates of the  subordinated debentures.  Subordinate Debentures are classified as Level 1.

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.  Other borrowed money is classified as Level 2 due to their expected maturities.

Disclosures of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis, are required in the financial statements.

The carrying amount, estimated fair values, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at
	September 30, 2014
	Carrying		Estimated		Level		Level		Level
	Value		Fair Value			1		2		3
Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments	$	34,514	$	34,514	$	34,514	$	-	$	-
Investment Securities Available for Sale		273,547		273,547		-		272,586		961
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		33		33		-		33		-
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		2,831		2,831		2,831		-		-
Loans, Net		733,139		733,963		-		725,124		8,839
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		14,371		14,371		14,371		-		-
Liabilities
Deposits		941,200		942,872		502,619		440,253		-
Subordinated Debentures		24,229		24,229		24,229		-		-
Other Borrowed Money		40,000		42,038		-		42,038		-

	Fair Value Measurements at
	December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Estimated		Level		Level		Level
	Value		Fair Value			1		2		3
Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments	$	68,147	$	68,147	$	68,147	$	-	$	-
Investment Securities Available for Sale		263,258		263,258		-		262,317		941
Investment Securities Held to Maturity		37		37		-		37		-
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		3,164		3,164		3,164		-		-
Loans, Net		739,052		741,112		-		729,436		11,676
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		10,165		10,165		10,165		-		-
Liabilities
Deposits		987,530		989,101		526,646		462,455		-
Subordinated Debentures		24,229		24,229		24,229		-		-
Other Borrowed Money		40,000		42,074		-		42,074		-

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.

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 measurements 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 represent the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

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, include 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 – Impaired loans are those loans which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

Other Real Estate – Other real estate owned assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned.  Typically, an external, third-party appraisal is performed on the collateral upon transfer into the other real estate owned account to determine the asset’s fair value.  Subsequent adjustments to the collateral’s value may be based upon either updated third-party appraisals or management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions.  Appraised amounts used in determining the asset’s fair value, whether internally or externally prepared, are discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of other real estate owned assets and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of other real estate owned assets to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

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 and nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.  The table below includes only impaired loans with a specific reserve and only other real estate properties with a valuation allowance at September 30, 2014.  Those impaired loans and other real estate properties are shown net of the related specific reserves and valuation allowances.

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in				Significant
			Active Markets for		Significant Other		Unobservable
	Total Fair		Identical Assets		Observable		Inputs
September 30, 2014	Value		(Level 1)		Inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
Recurring
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	270,010	$	-	$	270,010	$	-
State, County and Municipal		3,537		-		2,576		961
	$	273,547	$	-	$	272,586	$	961
Nonrecurring
Impaired Loans	$	8,839	$	-	$	-	$	8,839
Other Real Estate	$	5,347	$	-	$	-	$	5,347

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in				Significant
			Active Markets for		Significant Other		Unobservable
	Total Fair		Identical Assets		Observable		Inputs
December 31, 2013	Value		(Level 1)		Inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
Recurring
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed	$	259,348	$	-	$	259,348	$	-
State, County and Municipal		3,910		-		2,969		941
	$	263,258	$	-	$	262,317	$	941
Nonrecurring
Impaired Loans	$	11,676	$	-	$	-	$	11,676
Other Real Estate	$	7,020	$	-	$	-	$	7,020

Liabilities

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

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for assets in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy measured on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  This table is comprised primarily of collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned:

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	September 30, 2014		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
Impaired Loans
Real Estate
Commercial Construction	$	80	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(56.60%) - 20.10%
				Between the Comparable Sales		(18.25%)
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
Residential Real Estate		2,744	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(31.50%) - 171.70%
				Between the Comparable Sales		70.10%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		12.50%
Commercial Real Estate		5,648	Sales Comparison	Management Adjustment for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		11.00%
Farmland		367	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(8.30%) - 252.50%
				Between the Comparable Sales		122.10%
				Management Adjustment for		10.00% - 50.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		30.00%
				Market Conditions
Other Real Estate Owned		5,347	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(50.00%) - 955.90%
				Between the Comparable Sales		(452.95%)
				Management Adjustment for		0.33% - 78.01%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		35.48%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Discount Rate		3.00%

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	December 31, 2013		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
Impaired Loans
Commercial	$	1,019	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		0.00% - 15.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		7.50%
				Management Adjustments for		10.00% - 50.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		30.00%
				Market Conditions
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		2,641	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(16.00%) - 28.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		6.00%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 10.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		5.00%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		8.50%
Residential Real Estate		1,323	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		0.00% - 46.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		23.00%
				Management Adjustments for		0.00% - 25.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		12.50%
				Market Conditions
Commercial Real Estate		5,451	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for differences		(27.20%) - 216.80%
				Between the comparable Sales		94.80%
				Management Adjustments for		25.00% - 90.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		57.50%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Capitalization Rate		11.00%
Farmland		1,242	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(55.00%) -388.00%
				Between the Comparable Sales		166.50%
				Management Adjustments for		10.00% - 35.00%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		22.50%
				Market Conditions
Other Real Estate Owned		7,020	Sales Comparison	Adjustment for Differences		(10.00%) - 319.10%
				Between the Comparable Sales		154.55%
				Management Adjustment for		0.36% - 87.81%
				Age of Appraisals and/or Current		29.99%
				Market Conditions
			Income Approach	Discount Rate		10.00%

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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

	Available for Sale Securities
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Balance, Beginning	$	941	$	1,138
Transfers out of Level 3		-		(42	)
Loss on OTTI Impairment Included in Noninterest Income		-		(367	)
Unrealized Gains included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		20		212
Balance, Ending	$	961	$	941

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of levels 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of a reporting period.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company transferred certain state, county and municipal securities out of level 3 and into level 2.  The transfers out of level 3 were the result of increased market activity for these types of securities, as well as more current credit ratings on these securities.  There were no transfers of securities between levels for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2014.

			Valuation	Unobservable	Range
	Fair Value		Techniques	Inputs	Weighted Avg
State, County and Municipal	$	961	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		N/A	*

* The Company relies on a third-party pricing service to value its municipal securities.  The details of the unobservable inputs and other adjustments used by the third-party pricing service were not readily available to the Company.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 03, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	COLONY BANKCORP INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000711669
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,439,258
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014

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Regulatory Capital Matters

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Regulatory Capital Matters [Abstract]

Regulatory Capital Matters

(12) 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.  At September 30, 2014, the Company is subject to certain regulatory restrictions that preclude the declaration of or payment of any dividends to its common stockholders, without prior approval from the Federal Reserve Bank.

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by 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 classifications 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 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets.  The amounts and ratios as defined in regulations are presented hereafter.  Management believes, as of September 30, 2014, 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.

The following table summarizes regulatory capital information as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 on a consolidated basis and for the subsidiary, as defined.

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of September 30, 2014
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated	$	132,973		17.76	%	$	59,902		8.00	%	NA			NA
Colony Bank		137,000		18.34			59,762		8.00		$	74,703		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated		123,608		16.51			29,951		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		127,657		17.09			29,881		4.00			44,822		6.00
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
Consolidated		123,608		11.01			44,895		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		127,657		11.40			44,799		4.00			55,999		5.00

											To Be Well Capitalized
						For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2013
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated	$	129,569		17.06	%	$	60,791		8.00	%	NA			NA
Colony Bank		131,024		17.29			60,638		8.00		$	75,797		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Consolidated		120,048		15.81			30,396		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		121,521		16.03			30,319		4.00			45,478		6.00
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
Consolidated		120,048		10.57			45,419		4.00		NA			NA
Colony Bank		121,521		10.72			45,333		4.00			56,666		5.00

At September 30, 2014, the Bank continued to be subject to a board resolution (BR) which requires, among other things, that the Bank maintain minimum capital ratios at specified levels higher than those otherwise required by applicable regulations as follows:  Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 8% and total risk-based capital to total risk-weighted assets of 10% during the life of the BR.  Effective October 22, 2014, the Bank was released from the BR and any future reporting requirements of the BR.

Basel III Capital Rules

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve Board released its final rules which will implement the Basel III regulatory capital reforms from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.  These rules become effective January 1, 2015 for community banks and will increase both the quality and quantity of capital held by banks.  The final rule implements strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments and improves the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity.  Consistent with the international Basel framework, the final rule includes a new minimum ratio of common equity Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5 percent and a common equity Tier I capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent of risk-weighted assets.  The conservation buffer will be phased in from 2016 through 2019.  In addition, the final rule raises the minimum ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets from 4 percent to 6 percent and includes a minimum leverage ratio of 4 percent for all banking organizations.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest Income
Loans, Including Fees	$ 10,170	$ 10,303	$ 29,815	$ 31,023
Federal Funds Sold	6	7	23	27
Deposits with Other Banks	9	5	32	21
Investment Securities
U.S. Government Agencies	1,165	880	3,574	2,454
State, County and Municipal	24	30	75	94
Corporate Obligations and Asset-Backed Securities	0	14	0	42
Dividends on Other Investments	26	21	85	59
Interest Income	11,400	11,260	33,604	33,720
Interest Expense
Deposits	1,260	1,361	3,869	4,452
Borrowed Money	402	405	1,275	1,273
Interest Expense	1,662	1,766	5,144	5,725
Net Interest Income	9,738	9,494	28,460	27,995
Provision for Loan Losses	500	1,500	1,308	4,200
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses	9,238	7,994	27,152	23,795
Noninterest Income
Service Charges on Deposits	1,231	1,236	3,369	3,484
Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees	622	442	1,842	1,289
Mortgage Fee Income	130	117	311	377
Securities Gains (Losses)	0	0	1	(2)
Other	427	314	1,195	1,211
Noninterest Income	2,410	2,109	6,718	6,359
Noninterest Expenses
Salaries and Employee Benefits	4,432	4,178	13,149	12,496
Occupancy and Equipment	1,049	974	3,069	2,842
Other	3,053	3,336	9,473	10,281
Noninterest Expense	8,534	8,488	25,691	25,619
Income Before Income Taxes	3,114	1,615	8,179	4,535
Income Taxes	1,033	535	2,625	1,532
Net Income	2,081	1,080	5,554	3,003
Preferred Stock Dividends	697	379	2,021	1,124
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$ 1,384	$ 701	$ 3,533	$ 1,879
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.08	$ 0.42	$ 0.22
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.08	$ 0.42	$ 0.22
Cash Dividends Declared Per Share of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding (in shares)	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding (in shares)	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258	8,439,258

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Deposits

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Deposits [Abstract]

Deposits

(6) Deposits

The aggregate amount of overdrawn deposit accounts reclassified as loan balances totaled $451 and $401 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Components of interest-bearing deposits as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Interest-Bearing Demand	$	327,862	$	357,291
Savings		58,626		54,095
Time, $100,000 and Over		215,332		220,673
Other Time		223,249		240,210
	$	825,069	$	872,269

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had brokered deposits of $25,528 and $26,580, respectively.  All of these brokered deposits represent Certificate of Deposits Account Registry Service (CDARS) reciprocal deposits.  The CDARS deposits are ones in which customers placed core deposits into the CDARS program for FDIC insurance coverage and the Company receives reciprocal brokered deposits in a like amount.  The aggregate amount of short-term jumbo certificates of deposit, each with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was approximately $139,964 and $143,389 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits are as follows:

Maturity	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
One Year and Under	$	309,865	$	322,971
One to Three Years		100,619		106,946
Three Years and Over		28,097		30,966
	$	438,581	$	460,883

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Other Real Estate Owned

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Other Real Estate Owned [Abstract]

Other Real Estate Owned

(5)  Other Real Estate Owned

The aggregate carrying amount of Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $10,833 and $15,502, respectively.  All of the Company’s other real estate owned represents properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.  The following table details the change in OREO for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013.

	Nine Months Ended			Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Balance, Beginning	$	15,502		$	15,941
Additions		2,652			10,251
Sales of OREO		(6,205	)		(7,804	)
Losses on Sale		(511	)		(1,564	)
Provision for Losses		(605	)		(1,322	)
Balance, Ending	$	10,833		$	15,502

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Loans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Loans [Abstract]

Loans segregated by class of loans

The following table presents the composition of loans segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	46,481	$	48,107
Agricultural		23,017		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		50,455		52,739
Residential Construction		9,700		6,549
Commercial		327,498		341,783
Residential		204,313		206,258
Farmland		50,401		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		23,448		25,676
Other		7,968		12,405
Total Loans	$	743,281	$	751,218

Loan portfolio by credit quality indicator (risk grade)

The following table presents the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator (risk grade) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Those loans with a risk grade of 1, 2, 3 or 4 have been combined in the pass column for presentation purposes.

September 30, 2014
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	41,379	$	3,058	$	2,044	$	46,481
Agricultural		22,825		35		157		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		44,084		1,979		4,392		50,455
Residential Construction		9,591		109		-		9,700
Commercial		306,612		9,959		10,927		327,498
Residential		180,906		10,480		12,927		204,313
Farmland		48,428		475		1,498		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		22,710		226		512		23,448
Other		7,764		-		204		7,968
Total Loans	$	684,299	$	26,321	$	32,661	$	743,281

December 31, 2013
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	41,759	$	2,770	$	3,578	$	48,107
Agricultural		10,638		17		11		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		42,669		1,512		8,558		52,739
Residential Construction		6,341		208		-		6,549
Commercial		317,567		10,760		13,456		341,783
Residential		182,977		13,524		9,757		206,258
Farmland		44,777		507		1,751		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		24,609		320		747		25,676
Other		12,355		1		49		12,405
Total Loans	$	683,692	$	29,619	$	37,907	$	751,218

Age analysis of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans

The following table represents an age analysis of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

September 30, 2014
	Accruing Loans
			90 Days
	30-89 Days		or More		Total Accruing		Nonaccrual
	Past Due		Past Due		Loans Past Due		Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	457	$	-	$	457	$	492	$	45,532	$	46,481
Agricultural		19		-		19		45		22,953		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		500		-		500		3,239		46,716		50,455
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		9,700		9,700
Commercial		3,230		-		3,230		3,473		320,795		327,498
Residential		7,585		-		7,585		4,563		192,165		204,313
Farmland		292		-		292		984		49,125		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		476		7		483		173		22,792		23,448
Other		-		-		-		202		7,766		7,968
Total Loans	$	12,559	$	7	$	12,566	$	13,171	$	717,544	$	743,281

December 31, 2013
	Accruing Loans
			90 Days
	30-89 Days		or More		Total Accruing		Nonaccrual
	Past Due		Past Due		Loans Past Due		Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	581	$	-	$	581	$	1,646	$	45,880	$	48,107
Agricultural		81		-		81		-		10,585		10,666
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		140		-		140		8,222		44,377		52,739
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		6,549		6,549
Commercial		2,287		-		2,287		7,367		332,129		341,783
Residential		5,274		-		5,274		4,933		196,051		206,258
Farmland		351		-		351		1,630		45,054		47,035
Consumer and Other
Consumer		454		4		458		307		24,911		25,676
Other		198		-		198		9		12,198		12,405
Total Loans	$	9,366	$	4	$	9,370	$	24,114	$	717,734	$	751,218

Impaired loan data

The following table details impaired loan data as of September 30, 2014:

September 30, 2014
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest			Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income			Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized			Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	394	$	394	$	-	$	803	$	6		$	14
Agricultural		50		45		-		53		(4	)		6
Commercial Construction		9,210		3,101		-		3,347		2			2
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		17,346		16,656		-		19,058		427			445
Residential Real Estate		4,729		3,953		-		5,054		150			142
Farmland		1,330		984		-		782		(19	)		11
Consumer		181		173		-		215		7			10
Other		212		201		-		198		3			8
		33,452		25,507		-		29,510		572			638
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		99		99		99		527		-			-
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Construction		210		139		59		1,993		-			-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		5,931		5,931		283		6,508		142			143
Residential Real Estate		4,106		3,349		605		1,751		66			70
Farmland		398		398		31		574		8			7
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-			-
Other		-		-		-		-		-			-
		10,744		9,916		1,077		11,353		216			220
Total
Commercial		493		493		99		1,330		6			14
Agricultural		50		45		-		53		(4	)		6
Commercial Construction		9,420		3,240		59		5,340		2			2
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-			-
Commercial Real Estate		23,277		22,587		283		25,566		569			588
Residential Real Estate		8,835		7,302		605		6,805		216			212
Farmland		1,728		1,382		31		1,356		(11	)		18
Consumer		181		173		-		215		7			10
Other		212		201		-		198		3			8
	$	44,196	$	35,423	$	1,077	$	40,863	$	788		$	858

The following table details impaired loan data as of December 31, 2013:

December 31, 2013
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest		Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	305	$	305	$	-	$	216	$	24	$	25
Agricultural		-		-		-		10		-		-
Commercial Construction		7,856		4,750		-		4,106		35		41
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		20,121		19,253		-		13,199		494		504
Residential Real Estate		7,837		6,362		-		4,564		224		209
Farmland		303		303		-		1,859		1		1
Consumer		313		307		-		253		18		21
Other		9		9		-		2		1		1
		36,744		31,289		-		24,209		797		802
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		1,453		1,453		434		1,689		15		21
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Construction		5,923		3,472		830		5,025		-		-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		5,874		5,874		424		11,072		157		148
Residential Real Estate		1,949		1,849		526		3,662		26		24
Farmland		1,327		1,327		85		664		45		47
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		16,526		13,975		2,299		22,112		243		240
Total
Commercial		1,758		1,758		434		1,905		39		46
Agricultural		-		-		-		10		-		-
Commercial Construction		13,779		8,222		830		9,131		35		41
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		25,995		25,127		424		24,271		651		652
Residential Real Estate		9,786		8,211		526		8,226		250		233
Farmland		1,630		1,630		85		2,523		46		48
Consumer		313		307		-		253		18		21
Other		9		9		-		2		1		1
	$	53,270	$	45,264	$	2,299	$	46,321	$	1,040	$	1,042

The following table details impaired loan data as of September 30, 2013:

September 30, 2013
	Unpaid
	Contractual						Average		Interest		Interest
	Principal		Impaired		Related		Recorded		Income		Income
	Balance		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Collected
With No Related Allowance Recorded
Commercial	$	266	$	265	$	-	$	98	$	11	$	14
Agricultural		-		-		-		13		-		-
Commercial Construction		8,335		5,010		-		2,220		17		23
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		8,559		8,064		-		8,493		95		113
Residential Real Estate		7,378		5,830		-		2,022		157		152
Farmland		2,277		2,277		-		1,618		-		-
Consumer		295		281		-		141		12		14
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		27,110		21,727		-		14,605		292		316
With An Allowance Recorded
Commercial		1,465		1,465		108		1,280		14		19
Agricultural		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Construction		5,924		3,473		573		4,386		-		-
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		15,061		15,061		1,559		7,785		287		285
Residential Real Estate		2,804		2,804		774		3,331		65		64
Farmland		1,329		1,329		202		-		44		47
Consumer		-		-		-		-		-		-
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
		26,583		24,132		3,216		16,782		410		415
Total
Commercial		1,731		1,730		108		1,378		25		33
Agricultural		-		-		-		13		-		-
Commercial Construction		14,259		8,483		573		6,606		17		23
Residential Construction		-		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate		23,620		23,125		1,559		16,278		382		398
Residential Real Estate		10,182		8,634		774		5,353		222		216
Farmland		3,606		3,606		202		1,618		44		47
Consumer		295		281		-		141		12		14
Other		-		-		-		-		-		-
	$	53,693	$	45,859	$	3,216	$	31,387	$	702	$	731

Loans modified in troubled debt restructuring

Loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are considered to be in default once the loan becomes 90 days past due.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Troubled Debt Restructurings
	# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
Commercial Real Estate		-	$	-	$	-		2	$	1,771	$	1,775
Residential Real Estate		-		-		-		1		49		49
Farmland		-		-		-		1		401		401
Total Loans		-	$	-	$	-		4	$	2,221	$	2,225

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Troubled Debt Restructurings
	# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification		# of Contracts		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
Commercial Construction		-	$	-	$	-		2		229		226
Commercial Real Estate		-		-		-		1		226		226
Residential Real Estate		-		-		-		2		1,025		1,001
Total Loans		-	$	-	$	-		5	$	1,480	$	1,453

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Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

(13) Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of restricted stock and common stock warrants.  Net income available to common stockholders represents net income after preferred stock dividends.  The following table presents earnings per share for the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30				September 30
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Numerator
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	1,384	$	701	$	3,533	$	1,879
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding for Basic Earnings Per Common Share		8,439		8,439		8,439		8,439
Dilutive Effect of Potential Common Stock
Restricted Stock		-		-		-		-
Stock Warrants		-		-		-		-
Weighted-Average Number of Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings Per Common Share		8,439		8,439		8,439		8,439
Earnings Per Share - Basic	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22
Earnings Per Share - Diluted	$	0.16	$	0.08	$	0.42	$	0.22

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company has excluded 500 shares of common stock equivalents because the strike price of the common stock equivalents would cause them to have an anti-dilutive effect.

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Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities) [Abstract]

Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

(9) Subordinated Debentures (Trust Preferred Securities)

				3 Month		Added		Total			5 Year
Description	Date	Amount		Libor Rate		Points		Rate		Maturity	Call Option
Colony Bankcorp Statutory Trust III	6/17/2004	$	4,500		0.23460		2.68		2.91460	6/14/2034	6/17/2009
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust I	4/13/2006		5,000		0.23310		1.50		1.73310	4/13/2036	4/13/2011
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust II	3/12/2007		9,000		0.23310		1.65		1.88310	3/12/2037	3/12/2012
Colony Bankcorp Capital Trust III	9/14/2007		5,000		0.23610		1.40		1.63610	9/14/2037	9/14/2012

The Trust Preferred Securities are recorded as subordinated debentures 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 certain acquisitions, pay off holding company debt and inject capital into the bank subsidiary.

On February 13, 2012, the Company announced the suspension of the quarterly interest payments on the Trust Preferred Securities.  Under the terms of the trust documents, the Company may defer payments of interest for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods without default or penalty.  The regularly scheduled interest payments will continue to be accrued for payment in the future and reported as an expense in the current period.  At September 30, 2014, accrued but unpaid interest expense totaled $1.5 million.

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Other Borrowed Money

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Other Borrowed Money [Abstract]

Other Borrowed Money

(7) Other Borrowed Money

Other borrowed money at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances	$	40,000	$	40,000

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) have maturities ranging from 2017 to 2020 and interest rates ranging from 0.48 percent to 4.75 percent.  As collateral on the outstanding FHLB advances, the Company has provided a blanket lien on its portfolio of qualifying residential first mortgage loans and commercial loans.  At September 30, 2014 the book value of those loans pledged was approximately $93,091.  At September 30, 2014 the Company had remaining credit availability from the FHLB of approximately $127,240.  The Company may be required to pledge additional qualifying collateral in order to utilize the full amount of the remaining credit line.

The aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Year	Amount
2017	$	9,000
2018		20,500
2019		8,000
2020		2,500
	$	40,000

The Company also has available federal funds lines of credit with various financial institutions totaling $43,500, none of which were outstanding at September 30, 2014.

The Company has the ability to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of Atlanta utilizing the discount window.  The discount window is an instrument of monetary policy that allows eligible institutions to borrow money from the FRB on a short-term basis to meet temporary liquidity shortages caused by internal or external disruptions.  At September 30, 2014, the Company had borrowing capacity available under this arrangement, with no outstanding balances.  The Company would be required to pledge certain available-for-sale investment securities as collateral under this agreement.

In addition, at September 30, 2014, the Company had an available repurchase agreement line of credit with a third party totaling $50,000.  Use of this credit facility is subject to the underwriting and risk management policies of the third party in effect at the time of the request.  Such policies may take into consideration current market conditions, the current financial condition of the Company and the ability of the Company to provide adequate securities as collateral for the transaction, among other factors.

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Preferred Stock and Warrants

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Preferred Stock and Warrants [Abstract]

Preferred Stock and Warrants

(8) Preferred Stock and Warrants

At September 30, 2014, the Company had 28,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the Preferred Stock) issued and outstanding with private investors.  The Company also had a warrant (the Warrant) to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding with private investors.  Both the Preferred Stock and the Warrant originated in 2009 through transactions with the United States Department of the Treasury and were subsequently sold to the public through an auction process during 2013.

The Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and is nonvoting, other than class voting rights on certain matters that could adversely affect the Preferred Stock.  The Preferred Stock may be redeemed by the Company at the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.  The Warrant may be exercised on or before January 9, 2019 at an exercise price of $8.40 per share.  No voting rights may be exercised with respect to the shares of the Warrant until the Warrant has been exercised.

The Preferred Stock requires a cumulative cash dividend be paid quarterly at a rate of 9 percent per annum.  Prior to January 9, 2014 the annual dividend rate for the Preferred Stock was 5 percent.  On February 13, 2012, the Company announced the suspension of dividends on Preferred Stock.  Unpaid dividends on the Preferred Stock must be declared and set aside for the benefit of the holders of the Preferred Stock before any dividend may be declared on common stock.  At September 30, 2014 there were accumulated dividends in arrears of $5.14 million including accrued interest.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

(10) 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 September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

	Contract Amount
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Loan Commitments	$	73,061	$	65,688
Letters of Credit		1,312		1,411

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.

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.

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Investment Securities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities Available for Sale [Abstract]
Amortized Cost	$ 283,077		$ 277,008
Gross Unrealized Gains	203		134
Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,733)		(13,884)
Fair Value	273,547		263,258
Securities Held to Maturity [Abstract]
Fair Value	33		37
Available-for-sale Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Due in One Year or Less	718
Due After One Year Through Five Years	734
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years	1,169
Due After Ten Years	923
Total	3,544
Mortgage-Backed Securities	279,533
Amortized Cost	283,077
Available-for-sale Fair Value [Abstract]
Due in One Year or Less	721
Due After One Year Through Five Years	745
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years	1,160
Due After Ten Years	911
Total	3,537
Mortgage-Backed Securities	270,010
Fair Value	273,547
Held-to-maturity Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Due in One Year or Less	0
Due After One Year Through Five Years	33
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years	0
Due After Ten Years	0
Total	33
Mortgage-Backed Securities	0
Amortized Cost	33		37
Held-to-maturity Fair Value [Abstract]
Due in One Year or Less	0
Due After One Year Through Five Years	33
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years	0
Due After Ten Years	0
Total	33
Mortgage-Backed Securities	0
Fair Value	33		37
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale	0	36,217
Available-for-sale securities, gross realized gains	0	191
Available-for-sale securities, gross realized losses	0	(193)
Gross realized gains on held for maturity	1
Investment securities pledged	113,540		112,913
Continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair value	74,552		191,711
12 Months or Greater, Fair value	179,738		63,194
Total, Fair Value	254,290		254,905
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(608)		(9,525)
12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,125)		(4,359)
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,733)		(13,884)
Debt securities with unrealized losses, depreciated (in hundredths)	3.69%
US Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed [Member]
Securities Available for Sale [Abstract]
Amortized Cost	279,533		273,029
Gross Unrealized Gains	182		119
Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,705)		(13,800)
Fair Value	270,010		259,348
Continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair value	74,078		190,064
12 Months or Greater, Fair value	178,358		63,194
Total, Fair Value	252,436		253,258
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(602)		(9,441)
12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,103)		(4,359)
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,705)		(13,800)
State, County & Municipal [Member]
Securities Available for Sale [Abstract]
Amortized Cost	3,544		3,979
Gross Unrealized Gains	21		15
Gross Unrealized Losses	(28)		(84)
Fair Value	3,537		3,910
Securities Held to Maturity [Abstract]
Amortized Cost	33		37
Gross Unrealized Gains	0		0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	33		37
Held-to-maturity Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value	33		37
Continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair value	474		1,647
12 Months or Greater, Fair value	1,380		0
Total, Fair Value	1,854		1,647
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(6)		(84)
12 Months or Greater, Gross Unrealized Losses	(22)		0
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (28)		$ (84)

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Regulatory Capital Matters (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Ratios [Abstract]
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	10.00%
Ratios [Abstract]
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	8.00%
Tier 1 capital to total average assets (in hundredths)	8.00%
Total risk-based capital to total risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	4.50%
Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	2.50%
Increase in Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	6.00%
Minimum leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	4.00%
Consolidated [Member]
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets [Abstract]
Actual Amount	$ 132,973	$ 129,569
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount	59,902	60,791
Amount [Abstract]
Actual Amount	123,608	120,048
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount	29,951	30,396
Ratios [Abstract]
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	17.76%	17.06%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	16.51%	15.81%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Amount [Abstract]
Actual Amount	123,608	120,048
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount	44,895	45,419
Ratios [Abstract]
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	11.01%	10.57%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 capital to total average assets (in hundredths)	11.01%	10.57%
Total risk-based capital to total risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	17.76%	17.06%
Colony Bank [Member]
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets [Abstract]
Actual Amount	137,000	131,024
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount	59,762	60,638
To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions, Amount	74,703	75,797
Amount [Abstract]
Actual Amount	127,657	121,521
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount	29,881	30,319
To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions, Amount	44,822	45,478
Ratios [Abstract]
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	18.34%	17.29%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%
To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions, Ratio (in hundredths)	10.00%	10.00%
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	17.09%	16.03%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions, Ratio (in hundredths)	6.00%	6.00%
Amount [Abstract]
Actual Amount	127,657	121,521
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount	44,799	45,333
To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions, Amount	$ 55,999	$ 56,666
Ratios [Abstract]
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	11.40%	10.72%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions, Ratio (in hundredths)	5.00%	5.00%
Tier 1 capital to total average assets (in hundredths)	11.40%	10.72%
Total risk-based capital to total risk-weighted assets (in hundredths)	18.34%	17.29%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Estimated useful lives and methods of 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

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Deposits (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Deposits [Abstract]

Components of interest-bearing deposits

Components of interest-bearing deposits as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Interest-Bearing Demand	$	327,862	$	357,291
Savings		58,626		54,095
Time, $100,000 and Over		215,332		220,673
Other Time		223,249		240,210
	$	825,069	$	872,269

Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits are as follows:

Maturity	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
One Year and Under	$	309,865	$	322,971
One to Three Years		100,619		106,946
Three Years and Over		28,097		30,966
	$	438,581	$	460,883

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities Available for Sale	$ 273,547	$ 263,258
Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measured Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning	941	1,138
Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(42)
Loss on OTTI Impairment Included in Noninterest Income	0	(367)
Unrealized Gains included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	20	212
Balance, Ending	961	941
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed	270,010	259,348
State, County and Municipal	3,537	3,910
Securities Available for Sale	273,547	263,258
Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed	0	0
State, County and Municipal	0	0
Securities Available for Sale	0	0
Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed	270,010	259,348
State, County and Municipal	2,576	2,969
Securities Available for Sale	272,586	262,317
Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed	0	0
State, County and Municipal	961	941
Securities Available for Sale	961	941
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans	8,839	11,676
Other Real Estate	5,347	7,020
Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans	0	0
Other Real Estate	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans	0	0
Other Real Estate	0	0
Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans	8,839	11,676
Other Real Estate	$ 5,347	$ 7,020

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Allowance for Loan Losses, evaluated for impairment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	$ 1,077		$ 3,216
Collectively evaluated for impairment	8,711		9,735
Total ending allowance balance	9,788	11,806	12,951	12,737
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	31,018		42,518
Collectively evaluated for impairment	712,263		705,526
Total Loans	743,281	751,218	748,044
Commercial [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	99		108
Collectively evaluated for impairment	563		914
Total ending allowance balance	662	1,017	1,022	981
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	100		1,555
Collectively evaluated for impairment	46,381		47,607
Total Loans	46,481	48,107	49,162
Agricultural [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	304		297
Total ending allowance balance	304	294	297	296
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	23,017		17,613
Total Loans	23,017	10,666	17,613
Commercial Construction [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	59		573
Collectively evaluated for impairment	983		1,332
Total ending allowance balance	1,042	1,782	1,905	1,890
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	3,039		7,702
Collectively evaluated for impairment	47,416		37,248
Total Loans	50,455	52,739	44,950
Residential Construction [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	138		138
Total ending allowance balance	138	138	138	138
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	9,700		4,680
Total Loans	9,700	6,549	4,680
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	283		1,559
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,966		3,709
Total ending allowance balance	4,249	4,379	5,268	5,163
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	21,348		22,729
Collectively evaluated for impairment	306,150		312,715
Total Loans	327,498	341,783	335,444
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	605		774
Collectively evaluated for impairment	2,180		2,606
Total ending allowance balance	2,785	3,278	3,380	3,406
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	5,522		6,949
Collectively evaluated for impairment	198,791		200,809
Total Loans	204,313	206,258	207,758
Farmland [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	31		202
Collectively evaluated for impairment	73		109
Total ending allowance balance	104	312	311	291
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	1,009		3,583
Collectively evaluated for impairment	49,392		45,705
Total Loans	50,401	47,035	49,288
Consumer [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	126		277
Total ending allowance balance	126	243	277	228
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	23,448		26,235
Total Loans	23,448	25,676	26,235
Other [Member]
Ending allowance balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	378		353
Total ending allowance balance	378	363	353	344
Ending loan balance [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	7,968		12,914
Total Loans	$ 7,968	$ 12,405	$ 12,914

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 2,081	$ 1,080	$ 5,554	$ 3,003
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)	(488)	(2,464)	4,220	(10,338)
Tax Effect	166	838	(1,435)	3,515
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income	0	(2)	0	0
Tax Effect	0	1	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net of Tax	(322)	(1,627)	2,785	(6,823)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 1,759	$ (547)	$ 8,339	$ (3,820)

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Allowance for Loan Losses

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]

Allowance for Loan Losses

(4)  Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses, segregated by class of loan, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other loan categories and periodically may result in reallocation within the provision categories.

September 30, 2014
	Beginning									Ending
	Balance		Charge-Offs			Recoveries		Provision		Balance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	1,017	$	(453	)	$	69	$	29	$	662
Agricultural		294		-			2		8		304
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		1,782		(1,541	)		302		499		1,042
Residential Construction		138		-			-		-		138
Commercial		4,379		(761	)		109		522		4,249
Residential		3,278		(670	)		27		150		2,785
Farmland		312		(234	)		20		6		104
Consumer and Other
Consumer		243		(274	)		64		93		126
Other		363		-			14		1		378
	$	11,806	$	(3,933	)	$	607	$	1,308	$	9,788

September 30, 2013
	Beginning									Ending
	Balance		Charge-Offs			Recoveries		Provision		Balance
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	981	$	(105	)	$	51	$	95	$	1,022
Agricultural		296		(27	)		4		24		297
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		1,890		(1,779	)		193		1,601		1,905
Residential Construction		138		-			-		-		138
Commercial		5,163		(1,865	)		293		1,677		5,268
Residential		3,406		(535	)		28		481		3,380
Farmland		291		(21	)		22		19		311
Consumer and Other
Consumer		228		(333	)		82		300		277
Other		344		(4	)		10		3		353
	$	12,737	$	(4,669	)	$	683	$	4,200	$	12,951

The loss history period used at September 30, 2014 was based on the loss rate from the eight quarters ended June 30, 2014.

During the third quarter 2013, management implemented a change to its methodology for calculating the allowance for loan losses.  This change was intended to better reflect the current position of the loan portfolio.  Prior to the third quarter, the allowance for loan loss calculation incorporated a qualitative factor related to improvements in credit administration.  These improvements, which began in 2008, included organizational changes to credit administration, specifically related to managing past due loans, grading of loans, recognition of losses and underwriting of new loans.  Primary among the organizational changes was the appointment of experienced lending officers to oversee the lending function, as well as the appointment of a chief credit officer.  Management feels these organizational changes are now fully implemented, as evidenced by a lower charge-off rate, and therefore, the qualitative factor is no longer relevant.  The removal of this qualitative factor did not result in a significant adjustment to the recorded allowance for loan loss balance.

The Company determines its individual reserves during its quarterly review of substandard loans.  This process involves reviewing all loans with a risk grade of 6 or greater and an outstanding balance of $250,000 or more, regardless of the loans impairment classification.

Since not all loans in the substandard category are considered impaired, this quarterly review process may result in the identification of specific reserves on nonimpaired loans.  Management considers those loans graded substandard, but not classified as impaired, to be higher risk loans and, therefore, makes specific allocations to the allowance for those loans if warranted.  The total of such loans is $12.7 million and $5.3 million as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Specific allowance allocations were made for these loans totaling $1.1 million and $295 thousand as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Since these loans are not considered impaired, both the loan balance and related specific allocation are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.

At September 30, 2014, there were impaired loans totaling $4.41 million below the $250,000 review threshold which were not individually reviewed for impairment.  Those loans were subject to the bank’s general loan loss reserve methodology and are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.  Likewise, at September 30, 2013, impaired loans totaling $3.34 million were below the $250,000 review threshold and were subject to the bank’s general loan loss reserve methodology and are included in the “Collectively Evaluated for Impairment” column of the following tables.

The following tables present breakdowns of the allowance for loan losses, segregated by impairment methodology for September 30, 2014 and 2013:

September 30, 2014
	Ending Allowance Balance						Ending Loan Balance
	Individually		Collectively				Individually		Collectively
	Evaluated for		Evaluated for				Evaluated for		Evaluated for
	Impairment		Impairment		Total		Impairment		Impairment		Total
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	99	$	563	$	662	$	100	$	46,381	$	46,481
Agricultural		-		304		304		-		23,017		23,017
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		59		983		1,042		3,039		47,416		50,455
Residential Construction		-		138		138		-		9,700		9,700
Commercial		283		3,966		4,249		21,348		306,150		327,498
Residential		605		2,180		2,785		5,522		198,791		204,313
Farmland		31		73		104		1,009		49,392		50,401
Consumer and Other
Consumer		-		126		126		-		23,448		23,448
Other		-		378		378		-		7,968		7,968
Total End of Period Balance	$	1,077	$	8,711	$	9,788	$	31,018	$	712,263	$	743,281

September 30, 2013
	Ending Allowance Balance						Ending Loan Balance
	Individually		Collectively				Individually		Collectively
	Evaluated for		Evaluated for				Evaluated for		Evaluated for
	Impairment		Impairment		Total		Impairment		Impairment		Total
Commercial and Agricultural
Commercial	$	108	$	914	$	1,022	$	1,555	$	47,607	$	49,162
Agricultural		-		297		297		-		17,613		17,613
Real Estate
Commercial Construction		573		1,332		1,905		7,702		37,248		44,950
Residential Construction		-		138		138		-		4,680		4,680
Commercial		1,559		3,709		5,268		22,729		312,715		335,444
Residential		774		2,606		3,380		6,949		200,809		207,758
Farmland		202		109		311		3,583		45,705		49,288
Consumer and Other
Consumer		-		277		277		-		26,235		26,235
Other		-		353		353		-		12,914		12,914
Total End of Period Balance	$	3,216	$	9,735	$	12,951	$	42,518	$	705,526	$	748,044

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Other Borrowed Money (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Other Borrowed Money [Abstract]

Other borrowed money

Other borrowed money at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances	$	40,000	$	40,000

Aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money

The aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Year	Amount
2017	$	9,000
2018		20,500
2019		8,000
2020		2,500
	$	40,000

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Loans, Impaired Financing Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	$ 33,452	$ 27,110	$ 36,744
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	10,744	26,583	16,526
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	44,196	53,693	53,270
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	25,507	21,727	31,289
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	9,916	24,132	13,975
Impaired Balance, Total	35,423	45,859	45,264
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	1,077	3,216	2,299
Related Allowance Total	1,077	3,216	2,299
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	29,510	14,605	24,209
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	11,353	16,782	22,112
Average Recorded Investment, Total	40,863	31,387	46,321
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	572	292	797
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	216	410	243
Interest Income Recognized, Total	788	702	1,040
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	638	316	802
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	220	415	240
Interest Income Collected, Total	858	731	1,042
Commercial [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	394	266	305
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	99	1,465	1,453
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	493	1,731	1,758
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	394	265	305
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	99	1,465	1,453
Impaired Balance, Total	493	1,730	1,758
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	99	108	434
Related Allowance Total	99	108	434
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	803	98	216
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	527	1,280	1,689
Average Recorded Investment, Total	1,330	1,378	1,905
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	6	11	24
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	14	15
Interest Income Recognized, Total	6	25	39
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	14	14	25
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	0	19	21
Interest Income Collected, Total	14	33	46
Agricultural [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	50	0	0
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	50	0	0
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	45	0	0
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Impaired Balance, Total	45	0	0
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Related Allowance Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	53	13	10
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	53	13	10
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	(4)	0	0
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized, Total	(4)	0	0
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	6	0	0
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected, Total	6	0	0
Commercial Construction [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	9,210	8,335	7,856
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	210	5,924	5,923
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	9,420	14,259	13,779
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	3,101	5,010	4,750
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	139	3,473	3,472
Impaired Balance, Total	3,240	8,483	8,222
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	59	573	830
Related Allowance Total	59	573	830
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	3,347	2,220	4,106
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	1,993	4,386	5,025
Average Recorded Investment, Total	5,340	6,606	9,131
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	2	17	35
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized, Total	2	17	35
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	2	23	41
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected, Total	2	23	41
Residential Construction [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	0	0	0
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Impaired Balance, Total	0	0	0
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Related Allowance Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected, Total	0	0	0
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	17,346	8,559	20,121
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	5,931	15,061	5,874
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	23,277	23,620	25,995
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	16,656	8,064	19,253
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	5,931	15,061	5,874
Impaired Balance, Total	22,587	23,125	25,127
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	283	1,559	424
Related Allowance Total	283	1,559	424
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	19,058	8,493	13,199
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	6,508	7,785	11,072
Average Recorded Investment, Total	25,566	16,278	24,271
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	427	95	494
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	142	287	157
Interest Income Recognized, Total	569	382	651
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	445	113	504
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	143	285	148
Interest Income Collected, Total	588	398	652
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	4,729	7,378	7,837
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	4,106	2,804	1,949
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	8,835	10,182	9,786
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	3,953	5,830	6,362
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	3,349	2,804	1,849
Impaired Balance, Total	7,302	8,634	8,211
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	605	774	526
Related Allowance Total	605	774	526
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	5,054	2,022	4,564
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	1,751	3,331	3,662
Average Recorded Investment, Total	6,805	5,353	8,226
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	150	157	224
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	66	65	26
Interest Income Recognized, Total	216	222	250
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	142	152	209
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	70	64	24
Interest Income Collected, Total	212	216	233
Farmland [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	1,330	2,277	303
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	398	1,329	1,327
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	1,728	3,606	1,630
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	984	2,277	303
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	398	1,329	1,327
Impaired Balance, Total	1,382	3,606	1,630
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	31	202	85
Related Allowance Total	31	202	85
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	782	1,618	1,859
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	574	0	664
Average Recorded Investment, Total	1,356	1,618	2,523
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	(19)	0	1
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	8	44	45
Interest Income Recognized, Total	(11)	44	46
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	11	0	1
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	7	47	47
Interest Income Collected, Total	18	47	48
Consumer [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	181	295	313
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	181	295	313
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	173	281	307
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Impaired Balance, Total	173	281	307
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Related Allowance Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	215	141	253
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	215	141	253
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	7	12	18
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized, Total	7	12	18
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	10	14	21
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected, Total	10	14	21
Other [Member]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance [Abstract]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	212	0	9
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance, Total	212	0	9
Impaired Balance [Abstract]
Impaired Balance With No Related Allowance Recorded	201	0	9
Impaired Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Impaired Balance, Total	201	0	9
Related Allowance [Abstract]
Related Allowance - With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Related Allowance Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment [Abstract]
Average Recorded Investment With No Related Allowance Recorded	198	0	2
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	198	0	2
Interest Income Recognized [Abstract]
Interest Income Recognized With No Related Allowance Recorded	3	0	1
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Recognized, Total	3	0	1
Interest Income Collected [Abstract]
Interest Income Collected With No Related Allowance Recorded	8	0	1
Interest Income Collected With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Interest Income Collected, Total	$ 8	$ 0	$ 1

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Presentation

Presentation

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the Company) is a bank holding company located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Colony Bank, 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.

All dollars in notes to consolidated financial statements are rounded to the nearest thousand.

The consolidated financial statements in this report are unaudited, except for the December 31, 2013 consolidated balance sheet.  All adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements have been included and fairly and accurately present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.  The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.

Nature of Operations

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 central, south and coastal 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

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 and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations selected for 2014.   Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported stockholders’ equity or net income.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

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 September 30, 2014, approximately 86 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.  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 high loan loss provisions in recent years.  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 Colony 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 federal deposit insurance limits.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions whose credit ratings are monitored by management to minimize credit risk.

Investment Securities

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.  Gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are computed using the specific identification method. Securities available for sale 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.

The Company evaluates each held to maturity and available for sale security in a loss position for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI).  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers such factors as the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been below cost, the financial condition of the issuer and the Company’s intent to sell and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before anticipated recovery of the amortized cost basis.  If the Company intends to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is recognized in earnings.  If the Company does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the OTTI write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) isrequired 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

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.

Loans Modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR)

Loans Modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR)

Loans are considered to have been modified in a TDR when due to a borrower’s financial difficulty, the Company makes certain concessions to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider for new debt with similar risk characteristics.  Modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal or interest forgiveness, forbearance, and other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral.  Generally, a non-accrual loan that has been modified in a TDR remains on non-accrual status for a period of 6 months to demonstrate that the borrower is able to meet the terms of the modified loan.  However, performance prior to the modification, or significant events that coincide with the modification, are included in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual status at the time of loan modification or after a shorter performance period.  If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is uncertain, the loan remains on non-accrual status.  Once a loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring it is accounted for as an impaired loan, regardless of its accrual status, until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged off.

Allowance for Loan Losses

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, historical and general 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 historical component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. A general component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.  The general component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and historical losses in the portfolio.  General valuation allowances are based on internal and external qualitative risk factors such as (i) changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, (ii) the extent of loan concentrations within the portfolio, (iii) the effectiveness of the Company’s lending policies, procedures and internal controls, (iv) the experience, ability and effectiveness of the Company’s lending management and staff, and (v) national and local economics and business conditions.

Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review and/or regulatory agencies are charged off.

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.

A significant portion of the Company’s impaired loans are deemed to be collateral dependent.  Management therefore measures impairment on these loans based on the fair value of the collateral.  Collateral values are determined based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company or by senior members of the Company’s credit administration staff.  The decision whether or not to obtain an external third-party appraisal usually depends on the type of property being evaluated.  External appraisals are usually obtained on more complex, income producing properties such as hotels, shopping centers and businesses.  Less complex properties such as residential lots, farm land and single family houses may be evaluated internally by senior credit administration staff.

When the Company does obtain appraisals from external third-parties, the values utilized in the impairment calculation are “as is” or current market values.  The appraisals, whether prepared internally or externally, may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales, income and cost approach.  Appraised amounts used in the impairment calculation are typically discounted 10 percent to account for selling and marketing costs, if the repayment of the loan is to come from the sale of the collateral.  Although appraisals are not obtained each year on all impaired loans, the collateral values used in the impairment calculations are evaluated quarterly by management.  Based on management’s knowledge of the collateral and the current real estate market conditions, appraised values may be further discounted to reflect facts and circumstances known to management since the initial appraisal was performed.

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

Premises and Equipment

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.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles acquired in connection with a business combination.  The core deposit intangible is initially recognized based on a 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.

Transfers of Financial Assets

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

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, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and certificates of deposit are reported net.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs

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

Income Taxes

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. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  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.

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 statement of income.

Other Real Estate

Other Real Estate

Other real estate generally represents real estate acquired through foreclosure and is initially recorded at estimated fair value at the date of acquisition less the cost of disposal.  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 noninterest expense.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance on the lives of certain key members of management and directors.  The life insurance policies are recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement, if applicable.  Increases in the cash surrender value are recorded as other income in the consolidated statements of income.  The cash surrender value of the insurance contracts is recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets in the amount of $14,371 and $13,940 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Comprehensive Income

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 (loss).

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

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.

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04,"Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure."The objective of this guidance is to clarify when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. ASU No. 2014-04 states that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-04 requires interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. ASU No. 2014-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2014-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.