Carter Barrett is a native Georgian, a proud University of Georgia graduate, and a proven business and community leader in Forsyth County.
In 2006, Carter started Community Business Bank. Focusing on business fundamentals and conservative economic principles, he kept the bank profitable through the Great Recession before selling it in 2015. He’s since become North Atlanta Market President for Affinity Bank and is a founding member of Dime Capital.
Carter has served his community and Forsyth County on numerous boards and organizations for over 30 years — including Sawnee Community Center, Northside Hospital Foundation, United Way of Forsyth County, GNFCC, Forsyth County Chamber, The Place of Forsyth, Peachtree Parkway Improvement District and Pups with a Purpose.
He is a graduate of Leadership Forsyth and Leadership North Fulton, a founding member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth, and Co-chair of Envision 2030. The Forsyth County News has recognized him as a “Man of Forsyth,” and he has received the Chamber Chairman’s Award twice and the Paramount Achievement Award.
The Georgia House of Representatives has also recognized Carter for his contributions and service to Forsyth County.
Carter and Jamie live in Cumming, GA, where their daughters graduated from West Forsyth High School. They attend North Point Community Church.
