OTHER INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
OTHER INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
Number of correspondent banks with stock ownership by Company	2
Number of government-sponsored agency mortgage-backed securities purchased by Company	3
Components Of Other Investments [Abstract]
FRB - Atlanta	$ 2,258	$ 2,071
FHLB - Dallas	1,862	586
Other bank stocks	2,063	853
Other stocks	7	0
CRA investment	2,120	2,127
Total other investments	$ 8,310	$ 5,637