KeyWorth Bank agreed to acquire a branch in Sandy Springs from Signature Bank of Georgia on August 20, 2013. KeyWorth four branches, along with a loan office, in Georgia and Signature would have one branch. KeyWorth will retain the current Signature employees.

The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is subject to close in fourth quarter of 2013. Alston & Bird, LLP acted as legal advisor for KeyWorth. Banks Street Partners, LLC acted as financial advisor and Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC acted as legal advisor for Signature Bank.