This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: North Carolina-based Fidelity Bank will acquire Covington, Georgia-based Affinity Bank in a $142.8 million-asset deal that’s expected to close in the third quarter, the companies said Monday. The transaction would give Fidelity a brick-and-mortar presence in Georgia for the first time and allow it to access the Atlanta market. The acquisition also pro ...