Things to know about Atlanta’s SunTrust Banks

SunTrust was founded in Atlanta in 1891 as Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank. It later became Trust Co. of Georgia. In 1919, Trust Co. was an underwriter for the Coca-Cola Co. and one of the earliest holders of Coke’s stock. For decades, Trust Co. and later SunTrust, secured the beverage giant’s secret formula in its vault, until the formula was moved to the World of Coca-Cola. SunTrust secured naming rights a few years ago for the Braves' new stadium in Cobb County. SunTrust Banks announced February 7 i