First Friends of First National Bank of Griffin

First Friends of First National Bank of Griffin Welcome to the First Friends of First National Bank page! First Friends also have social outings, monthly movies and seminars.

First Friends is an active and vibrant seniors social and travel group We enjoy worldwide travel as well as local and regional day trips. See any of our Customer Service Reps on how to join First Friends. First Friends is a part of First National Bank of Griffin which is a locally owned community bank servicing Spalding, Henry and Pike counties. Member FDIC / Equal Housing Lender / NMLS #452582

Spoofing Scams are on the Rise. Spoofing is when a scammer makes the phone number calling you appear to be legitimate. I...
08/25/2026

Spoofing Scams are on the Rise. Spoofing is when a scammer makes the phone number calling you appear to be legitimate. It is designed to make you think they are First National Bank, and they are not! If you receive a call from the bank and it seems fishy - HANG UP THE PHONE - and call us back at 770.227.2251. We can verify if the call was real or fake!

Wednesday marked Day 9 of the First Friends Route 66 Adventure, and what a way to wrap up an incredible journey! Our fir...
08/13/2026

Wednesday marked Day 9 of the First Friends Route 66 Adventure, and what a way to wrap up an incredible journey! Our first stop was a peek inside our Wigwam Motel! We checked in… well, sort of! Everyone loved getting a look inside and agreed that we definitely wished we could have stayed in one of these iconic Route 66 wigwams! Next stop: Los Angeles Farmers Market for lunch and a little free time to explore. Of course, we couldn’t be in LA without experiencing a little Hollywood! We toured the area, walked the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visited the legendary Chinese Theatre. Then came the moment we had all been waiting for…. SANTA MONICA PIER! After traveling thousands of miles along the Mother Road, we finally reached the “End of the Trail!” The cheers, smiles, and excitement said it all as we gathered for our official celebratory photo on the pier. And because First Friends always like to end a great adventure with something special, we had one more surprise in store — dinner at the legendary Lawry’s in Hollywood! We raised our glasses and toasted to an absolutely FABULOUS trip!

This journey was especially meaningful because 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66! And we are incredibly proud to have traveled so many miles experiencing the history, hidden treasures, iconic landmarks, incredible food, and beautiful scenery that make this country so special. And now we can officially say we got our kicks on Route 66! First Friends — Live • Laugh • Travel

Day 8— on Tuesday- First Friends made it to California! We woke to a beautiful sky over the Mojave Desert- which covers...
08/12/2026

Day 8— on Tuesday- First Friends made it to California! We woke to a beautiful sky over the Mojave Desert- which covers over 25,000 square miles, and also where we have been traveling the past 2 days while in Arizona and now California. We kicked things off with breakfast at the famous Route 66 Wagon Wheel, then continued our journey through some incredible pieces of Mother Road history. We explored the Goffs Schoolhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1914, along with the historic Goffs Train Depot, which was once the heart of this small community with daily train stops. Next up… Roy’s Motel for the quintessential Route 66 photo op! Of course, no California road trip would be complete without lunch at In-N-Out Burger. We then spent some time soaking up even more Route 66 history at the Route 66 Mother Road Museum before ending our day at the legendary Mitla Café in San Bernardino. Established in 1937, this longtime favorite is still family-owned and continues to be a beloved part of the community.
From historic schoolhouses and train depots to classic motels, museums, burgers, and legendary cafés… First Friends are definitely getting our kicks on Route 66!

On Day 7- First Friends first stop was Seligman, Arizona — aka “Radiator Springs!” This charming little town is said to ...
08/11/2026

On Day 7- First Friends first stop was Seligman, Arizona — aka “Radiator Springs!” This charming little town is said to have inspired the fictional town of Radiator Springs in Disney-Pixar’s Cars, and it was every bit as fun and colorful as you’d imagine! We loved stepping back in time and soaking up the classic Route 66 atmosphere. Next stop: the legendary Hackberry General Store in Kingman, AZ. It is a true Route 66 icon filled with vintage memorabilia, quirky treasures, and plenty of photo opportunities. After working up an appetite, we enjoyed lunch at Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery in Kingman. What a great way to refuel before the afternoon adventures! Then it was off to Oatman, a wild little Old West town where the streets are still roamed by some very friendly—and very hungry—burros! Despite the scorching Arizona heat, everyone managed to make some new four-legged friends and, of course, feed the burros! We wrapped up another incredible day with dinner at Hooch’s on Route 66, a local family-owned restaurant. Supporting local businesses along the way makes these adventures even more special! From Radiator Springs to burro country, Day 7 was another unforgettable chapter on the Mother Road! We would love for you to come Live, Laugh, Travel with First Friends!

What a spectacular day! On day 6 - First Friends left Winslow and headed to Williams, Arizona, where we boarded the Gran...
08/10/2026

What a spectacular day! On day 6 - First Friends left Winslow and headed to Williams, Arizona, where we boarded the Grand Canyon Railway in First Class for an unforgettable ride to the South Rim! And then… WOW! There really are no words that can fully describe the Grand Canyon. It is one of the most spectacular natural wonders on Earth, and seeing it in person is something you simply have to experience for yourself! Because we wanted to see as much of this incredible place as possible—and learn about its fascinating history, stories, geology, and wildlife—we hopped aboard a guided tour bus. It was the perfect way to experience the canyon from multiple viewpoints without having to hike from one breathtaking overlook to another! And let’s be honest… having air conditioning and a driver made the experience even better!

After taking in those incredible views, we enjoyed lunch and a little shopping in Grand Canyon Village before it was time to board the train back to Williams. But the adventure wasn’t over yet! On the ride home, we were entertained by live singers and music—and then, just before arriving back at the station, a group of Wild West cowboys “robbed” the train! Thankfully, the Marshall came to the rescue and saved the day! What a fun, memorable, and absolutely spectacular day with First Friends!

On Day 5 - First friends explored the breathtaking Petrified Forest and Painted Forest. The colors, landscapes, and inc...
08/09/2026

On Day 5 - First friends explored the breathtaking Petrified Forest and Painted Forest. The colors, landscapes, and incredible beauty were absolutely stunning—and honestly, no picture can do this place justice! As we made our way back to the hotel, we added another fun Route 66 experience to our adventure with a stop at our first Wigwam Motel! And of course we love supporting local businesses along the way. Our dinner was at a family owned restaurant called the Falcon where we enjoyed a delicious meal together. It was another day, another collection of memories, another day of laughter, and another fantastic day of miles on Route 66. First Friends are definitely getting our kicks! We would love for you to travel with us soon!

On day 4- First Friends hit the road again making our way from New Mexico into Arizona — and what a fantastic day it was...
08/08/2026

On day 4- First Friends hit the road again making our way from New Mexico into Arizona — and what a fantastic day it was! Along the way, we stopped to take in some of the beautiful scenery and iconic sights of Route 66:

📍 The historic Blue Water Motel
📍 The Continental Divide in New Mexico
📍 Lunch at the historic El Rancho Hotel
📍 Winslow, Arizona!

We couldn’t just pass through Winslow. 🎵We had to stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona! 🎶. We wrapped up our day with dinner at the famous and beautiful La Posada Hotel — the perfect ending to another unforgettable day on the Mother Road. From scenic highways, beautiful landscapes, historic stops, great food, and plenty of laughs, Day 4 did not disappoint! First Friends are living, laughing & traveling their way across US and Route 66! We hope you'll travel with us soon! .

Day 3 brought our First Friends social travel club- another fantastic day on Route 66 as we said good bye to Amarillo, T...
08/07/2026

Day 3 brought our First Friends social travel club- another fantastic day on Route 66 as we said good bye to Amarillo, Texas we headed west towards Albuquerque, New Mexico! And WOW- it was another day of fun quirky roadside attractions, history, and great food. The Cadillac Ranch was our first stop – where we were able to leave our own mark on the colorful Cadillacs that are literally planted nose-first in the Texas dirt!📍 Then we made it to the Midpoint of Route 66 in Adrian, Texas. We are officially at the halfway point between Chicago and Santa Monica! We made stop at the World’s Largest Flip-Flop and had lunch at Del’s Route 66 Diner. The Route 66 Museum Auto Museum was a highlight today. So many beautiful classic cars. We found one of the few "Musical Roads" in New Mexico and at 45 mph heard the song "My country tis of thee" We ended our day with an authentic Mexican dinner at El Pinto in Albuquerque, NM. It was a delicious way to wrap up another incredible day of getting our kicks on Route 66. We hope you will travel with us soon!

Day 2 did not disappoint! We only wish we would have had MORE time in our day to explore these iconic sites along Route...
08/06/2026

Day 2 did not disappoint! We only wish we would have had MORE time in our day to explore these iconic sites along Route 66. Yesterday was packed with Route 66 nostalgia, roadside treasures, history, laughs, and plenty of fun! Our stops included:

📍 El Reno Route 66 Sign
📍 The Giants Cutouts
📍 Lucille’s Historic Gas Station
📍 Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
📍 Lunch at Lucille’s Roadhouse
📍 National Route 66 Museum
📍 Sandhills Curiosity Shop
📍 Conoco Tower Station
📍 Texas Route 66 Visitor Center
📍 Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch
🥩 And we wrapped up the day with dinner at the legendary Big Texan Steak Ranch!

From vintage gas stations and giant roadside attractions to museums, curiosity shops, and classic Route 66 eats—today was a true Mother Road adventure! And the best part is we are making friends and memories with First Friends social travel club!

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