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Other Expenses
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Expenses Other Expenses
The following is a summary of the significant components of other noninterest expense:
 December 31,
(in thousands)20252024
Other noninterest expense:  
Legal and professional fees$3,412 $4,465 
Data processing1,353 1,555 
ATM Fees1,674 1,668 
Marketing and public relations729 1,240 
Taxes - sales, capital and franchise1,822 2,237 
Operating supplies200 336 
Software expense and amortization4,904 5,093 
Travel and lodging419 685 
Telephone374 424 
Amortization of core deposits696 696 
Donations224 267 
Net costs from other real estate and repossessions902 827 
Regulatory assessment6,708 4,688 
Other5,180 4,465 
Total other noninterest expense$28,597 $28,646 

First Guaranty does not capitalize advertising costs. They are expensed as incurred and are included in other noninterest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Advertising expense was $0.1 million for 2025 and $0.4 million for 2024.