First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) 10-K 27 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 21, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001408534	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$64,519,515
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	6,291,332	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Cash and due from banks	$60,819	$83,342
Federal funds sold	665	2,891
Cash and cash equivalents	61,484	86,233
Interest-earning time deposits with banks	747	747
Investment securities:	'	'
Available for sale, at fair value	484,211	600,300
Held to maturity, at cost (estimated fair value of $141,642 and $58,939, respectively)	150,293	58,943
Investment securities	634,504	659,243
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost	1,835	1,275
Loans held for sale	88	557
Loans, net of unearned income	703,166	629,500
Less: allowance for loan losses	10,355	10,342
Net loans	692,811	619,158
Premises and equipment, net	19,612	19,564
Goodwill	1,999	1,999
Intangible assets, net	2,073	2,413
Other real estate, net	3,357	2,394
Accrued interest receivable	6,258	6,711
Other assets	11,673	7,009
Total Assets	1,436,441	1,407,303
Deposits:	'	'
Noninterest-bearing demand	204,291	192,232
Interest-bearing demand	391,350	348,870
Savings	65,445	63,062
Time	642,013	648,448
Total deposits	1,303,099	1,252,612
Short-term borrowings	5,788	14,746
Accrued interest payable	2,364	2,840
Long-term borrowing	500	1,100
Other liabilities	1,285	1,824
Total Liabilities	1,313,036	1,273,122
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Common stock: $1 par value - authorized 100,600,000 shares; issued 6,294,227 shares	6,294	6,294
Surplus	39,387	39,387
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,895 shares	-54	-54
Retained earnings	47,477	43,071
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-9,134	6,048
Total Stockholders' Equity	123,405	134,181
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	1,436,441	1,407,303
Series C - Preferred Stock $1,000 par value [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock: Series C - $1,000 par value - authorized 39,435 shares; issued and outstanding 39,435	39,435	39,435
Total Stockholders' Equity	$39,435	$39,435

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Investment securities:	'	'
Held to maturity investments, fair value	$141,642	$58,939
Common stock:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,600,000	100,600,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	6,294,227	6,294,227
Treasury Stock (in shares)	2,895	2,895
Series C - Preferred Stock $1,000 par value [Member]	'	'
Preferred stock:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1,000	$1,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	39,435	39,435
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	39,435	39,435
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	39,435	39,435

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Interest Income:	'	'	'
Loans (including fees)	$37,289	$36,136	$34,839
Loans held for sale	0	8	10
Deposits with other banks	157	92	50
Securities (including FHLB stock)	13,439	18,949	19,691
Federal funds sold	1	10	19
Total Interest Income	50,886	55,195	54,609
Interest Expense:	'	'	'
Demand deposits	1,262	1,383	920
Savings deposits	41	55	50
Time deposits	9,682	11,560	13,962
Borrowings	149	122	186
Total Interest Expense	11,134	13,120	15,118
Net Interest Income	39,752	42,075	39,491
Less: Provision for loan losses	2,520	4,134	10,187
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses	37,232	37,941	29,304
Noninterest Income:	'	'	'
Service charges, commissions and fees	4,640	4,770	4,596
Net gains on securities	1,571	4,868	3,531
Loss on securities impairment	0	0	-97
Net (loss) gains on sale of loans	-70	-68	114
(Loss) gain on sale of fixed assets	0	-109	1
Gain on acquisition	0	0	1,665
Other	1,337	1,679	1,463
Total Noninterest Income	7,478	11,140	11,273
Noninterest Expense:	'	'	'
Salaries and employee benefits	14,368	13,668	12,529
Occupancy and equipment expense	3,949	3,713	3,473
Other	12,670	13,780	12,819
Total Noninterest Expense	30,987	31,161	28,821
Income Before Income Taxes	13,723	17,920	11,756
Less: Provision for income taxes	4,577	5,861	3,723
Net Income	9,146	12,059	8,033
Preferred stock dividends	-713	-1,972	-1,976
Income Available to Common Shareholders	$8,433	$10,087	$6,057
Per Common Share:	'	'	'
Earnings (in dollars per share)	$1.34	$1.60	$0.98
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$0.64	$0.64	$0.58
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (in shares)	6,291,332	6,292,855	6,205,652

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net Income	$9,146	$12,059	$8,033
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities:	'	'	'
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period	-21,432	7,263	10,692
Reclassification adjustments for net gains included in net income	-1,571	-4,868	-3,531
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on securities	-23,003	2,395	7,161
Tax impact	7,821	-814	-2,435
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-15,182	1,581	4,726
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	($6,036)	$13,640	$12,759

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Series A Preferred Stock $1,000 Par [Member]	Series B Preferred Stock $1,000 Par [Member]	Series C Preferred Stock $1,000 Par [Member]	Common Stock $1 Par [Member]	Surplus [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2010	$19,859	$1,116	$0	$6,116	$36,240	$0	$34,866	($259)	$97,938
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	0	0	0	0	0	0	8,033	0	8,033
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on AFS securities, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4,726	4,726
Common stock issued in acquisition	0	0	0	178	3,147	0	-294	0	3,031
Preferred stock issued	0	0	39,435	0	0	0	0	0	39,435
Cash dividends on common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	-3,610	0	-3,610
Preferred stock repurchase, Series A & B	-20,030	-1,098	0	0	0	0	0	0	-21,128
Preferred stock dividends, amortization and accretion	171	-18	0	0	0	0	-1,976	0	-1,823
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2011	0	0	39,435	6,294	39,387	0	37,019	4,467	126,602
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	0	0	0	0	0	0	12,059	0	12,059
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on AFS securities, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1,581	1,581
Treasury shares purchased	0	0	0	0	0	-54	0	0	-54
Cash dividends on common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	-4,035	0	-4,035
Preferred stock dividends, amortization and accretion	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1,972	0	-1,972
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2012	0	0	39,435	6,294	39,387	-54	43,071	6,048	134,181
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	0	0	0	0	0	0	9,146	0	9,146
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on AFS securities, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-15,182	-15,182
Cash dividends on common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	-4,027	0	-4,027
Preferred stock dividends, amortization and accretion	0	0	0	0	0	0	-713	0	-713
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2013	$0	$0	$39,435	$6,294	$39,387	($54)	$47,477	($9,134)	$123,405

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1	$1
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.64	$0.64	$0.58
Common stock issued in acquisition (in shares)	'	'	179,036
Treasury shares purchased, at cost (in shares)	'	2,895	'
Series A Preferred Stock $1,000 Par [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Series B Preferred Stock $1,000 Par [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Series C Preferred Stock $1,000 Par [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$9,146	$12,059	$8,033
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Provision for loan losses	2,520	4,134	10,187
Depreciation and amortization	2,111	2,096	1,718
Net amortization of investments	2,141	1,962	1,109
Gain on acquisition	0	0	-1,665
Gain on sale/call of securities	-1,571	-4,868	-3,531
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	61	259	-116
Other than temporary impairment charge on securities	0	0	97
ORE writedowns and loss on disposition	335	1,480	764
FHLB stock dividends	-4	-4	-5
Net decrease (increase) in loans held for sale	469	-557	0
Change in other assets and liabilities, net	1,958	338	1,379
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,166	16,899	17,970
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from maturities and calls of HTM securities	16,184	144,640	227,565
Proceeds from maturities, calls and sales of AFS securities	626,433	782,706	490,661
Funds invested in HTM securities	-107,616	-65,873	-190,125
Funds Invested in AFS securities	-533,320	-884,258	-668,616
Proceeds from sale/redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock	3,268	4,030	2,483
Funds invested in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	-3,825	-4,658	-1,440
Funds invested in time deposits with banks	0	-747	0
Net (increase) decrease in loans	-78,777	-63,864	50,099
Purchases of premises and equipment	-1,757	-1,566	-2,337
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment	0	178	24
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned	1,306	6,632	2,230
Cash received in excess of cash paid in acquisition	0	0	4,992
Net cash used in investing activities	-78,104	-82,780	-84,464
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Net increase in deposits	50,487	45,310	121,891
Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased and short-term borrowings	-8,958	2,523	-366
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0	3,500
Repayment of long-term borrowings	-600	-2,100	-3,800
Repurchase of preferred stock	0	0	-21,128
Repurchase of common stock	0	-54	0
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	0	0	39,435
Dividends paid	-4,740	-6,007	-5,433
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	36,189	39,672	134,099
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-24,749	-26,209	67,605
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	86,233	112,442	44,837
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	61,484	86,233	112,442
Noncash activities:	'	'	'
Loans transferred to foreclosed assets	2,604	4,793	5,817
Common stock issued in acquisition (179,036 shares)	0	0	3,031
Cash paid during the period:	'	'	'
Interest on deposits and borrowed funds	11,610	13,789	15,148
Income taxes	$2,850	$5,800	$2,850

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Noncash activities:	'
Common stock issued in acquisition (in shares)	179,036

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 1.  Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Business
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Louisiana corporation headquartered in Hammond, LA. The Company owns all of the outstanding shares of common stock of First Guaranty Bank. First Guaranty Bank (the “Bank”) is a Louisiana state-chartered commercial bank that provides a diversified range of financial services to consumers and businesses in the communities in which it operates. These services include consumer and commercial lending, mortgage loan origination, the issuance of credit cards and retail banking services. The Bank also maintains an investment portfolio comprised of government, government agency, corporate, and municipal securities. The Bank has twenty-one banking offices, including one drive-up banking facility, and twenty-seven automated teller machines (ATMs) in Southeast, Southwest and North Louisiana.
	Summary of significant accounting policies
	The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to predominant accounting practices within the banking industry. The more significant accounting and reporting policies are as follows:
	Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Guaranty Bank. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts reported in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
	Acquisition Accounting
	Acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Purchased assets, including identifiable intangibles, and assumed liabilities are recorded at their respective acquisition date fair values. If the fair value of net assets purchased exceeds the consideration given, a gain on acquisition is recognized. If the consideration given exceeds the fair value of the net assets received, goodwill is recognized. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of an acquisition as information relative to closing date fair values becomes available. Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. See Acquired Loans section below for accounting policy regarding loans acquired in a business combination.
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans, and the valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting adjustments. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and real estate owned, the Company obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.
	Cash and cash equivalents
	For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash, due from banks, interest-bearing demand deposits with banks and federal funds sold with maturities of three months or less.
	Securities
	The Company reviews its financial position, liquidity and future plans in evaluating the criteria for classifying investment securities. Debt securities that Management has the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using methods approximating the interest method. Securities available for sale are stated at fair value. The unrealized difference, if any, between amortized cost and fair value of these AFS securities is excluded from income and is reported, net of deferred taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income as a part of stockholders’ equity. Details of other comprehensive income are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on securities are computed based on the specific identification method and are reported as a separate component of other income.
	Any security that has experienced a decline in value, which Management believes is deemed other than temporary, is reduced to its estimated fair value by a charge to operations. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, Management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. Discounts and premiums related to debt securities are amortized using the effective interest rate method.
	Loans held for sale
	Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Loans held for sale have primarily been fixed rate single-family residential mortgage loans under contract to be sold in the secondary market. In most cases, loans in this category are sold within thirty days. Buyers generally have recourse to return a purchased loan under limited circumstances. Recourse conditions may include early payment default, breach of representations or warranties and documentation deficiencies.  Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with the mortgage servicing rights released. Gains or losses on sales of mortgage loans are recognized based on the differences between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage loans sold.
	Loans
	Loans are stated at the principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees. In addition to loans issued in the normal course of business, overdrafts on customer deposit accounts are considered to be loans and reclassified as such. Interest income on all classifications of loans is calculated using the simple interest method on daily balances of the principal amount outstanding.
	Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when Management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, the borrower’s financial condition is such that reasonable doubt exists as to the full and timely collection of principal and interest. This evaluation is made for all loans that are 90 days or more contractually past due. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Income on such loans is then recognized only to the extent that cash is received and where the future collection of interest and principal is probable. Loans are returned to accrual status when, in the judgment of Management, all principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured to be collected within a reasonable time frame and when the borrower has demonstrated payment performance of cash or cash equivalents; generally for a period of six months. All loans, except mortgage loans, are considered past due if they are past due 30 days. Mortgage loans are considered past due when two consecutive payments have been missed. Loans that are past due 90-120 days and deemed uncollectible are charged-off. The loan charge off is a reduction of the allowance for loan losses.
	Credit Quality
	The Company’s credit quality indicators are pass, special mention, substandard, and doubtful.
	Loans included in the pass category are performing loans with satisfactory debt coverage ratios, collateral, payment history, and documentation requirements.
	Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that deserve close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects. Borrowers may be experiencing adverse operating trends (declining revenues or margins) or an ill proportioned balance sheet (e.g., increasing inventory without an increase in sales, high leverage, tight liquidity). Adverse economic or market conditions, such as interest rate increases or the entry of a new competitor, may also support a special mention rating. Nonfinancial reasons include management problems, pending litigation, an ineffective loan agreement or other material structural weakness, and any other significant deviation from prudent lending practices.
	A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. These loans require more intensive supervision. Substandard loans are generally characterized by current or expected unprofitable operations, inadequate debt service coverage, inadequate liquidity, or marginal capitalization. Repayment may depend on collateral or other credit risk mitigates. For some substandard loans, the likelihood of full collection of interest and principal may be in doubt and interest is no longer accrued. For consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due or that are nonaccrual are considered substandard.
	Doubtful loans have the weaknesses of substandard loans with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full questionable and there is a high probability of loss based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.
	A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. This process is only applied to impaired loans or relationships in excess of $250,000. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, individual consumer and residential loans are not separately identified for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.
	Acquired Loans
	Acquired loans are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. Acquired loans are segregated between those with deteriorated credit quality at acquisition and those deemed as performing. To make this determination, Management considers such factors as past due status, nonaccrual status, credit risk ratings, interest rates and collateral position. The fair value of acquired loans deemed performing is determined by discounting cash flows, both principal and interest, for each pool at prevailing market interest rates as well as consideration of inherent potential losses. The difference between the fair value and principal balances due at acquisition date, the fair value discount, is accreted into income over the estimated life of each loan pool.
	Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at their estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. Performing acquired loans are subsequently evaluated for any required allowance at each reporting date. An allowance for loan losses is calculated using a similar methodology for originated loans.
	Loan fees and costs
	Nonrefundable loan origination and commitment fees and direct costs associated with originating loans are deferred and recognized over the lives of the related loans as an adjustment to the loans' yield using the level yield method.
	Allowance for loan losses
	The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when Management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. The allowance, which is based on evaluation of the collectability of loans and prior loan loss experience, is an amount that, in the opinion of Management, reflects the risks inherent in the existing loan portfolio and exists at the reporting date. The evaluations take into consideration a number of subjective factors including changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, current economic conditions that may affect a borrower’s ability to pay, adequacy of loan collateral and other relevant factors. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the estimated losses on loans. Such agencies may require additional recognition of losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
	The following are general credit risk factors that affect the Company's loan portfolio segments.  These factors do not encompass all risks associated with each loan category.  Construction and land development loans have risks associated with interim construction prior to permanent financing and repayment risks due to the future sale of developed property.  Farmland and agricultural loans have risks such as weather, government agricultural policies, fuel and fertilizer costs, and market price volatility.  1-4 family, multi-family, and consumer credits are strongly influenced by employment levels, consumer debt loads and the general economy.  Non-farm non-residential loans include both owner occupied real estate and non-owner occupied real estate.  Common risks associated with these properties is the ability to maintain tenant leases and keep lease income at a level able to service required debt and operating expenses.  Commercial and industrial loans generally have non-real estate secured collateral which requires closer monitoring than real estate collateral.
	Although Management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, because of uncertainties associated with local economic conditions, collateral values and future cash flows on impaired loans, it is reasonably possible that a material change could occur in the allowance for loan losses in the near term. However, the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.  The evaluation of the adequacy of loan collateral is often based upon estimates and appraisals. Because of changing economic conditions, the valuations determined from such estimates and appraisals may also change. Accordingly, the Company may ultimately incur losses that vary from Management's current estimates. Adjustments to the allowance for loan losses will be reported in the period such adjustments become known or can be reasonably estimated. All loan losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the loss actually occurs or when the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Recoveries are credited to the allowance at the time of recovery.
	The allowance consists of specific, general, and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as doubtful, substandard, and impaired. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. Also, a specific reserve is allocated for our syndicated loans. The general component covers non-classified loans and special mention loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect the estimate of probable losses.
	The allowance for loan losses is reviewed on a monthly basis. The monitoring of credit risk also extends to unfunded credit commitments, such as unused commercial credit lines and letters of credit. A reserve is established as needed for estimates of probable losses on such commitments.
	Goodwill and intangible assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are subject to annual impairment tests. The Company’s goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. Adverse changes in the economic environment, declining operations, or other factors could result in a decline in the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value is less than the carrying amount, a loss would be recognized in other non-interest expense to reduce the carrying amount to implied fair value of goodwill. The goodwill impairment test includes two steps that are preceded by a, “step zero”, qualitative test. The qualitative test allows Management to assess whether qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that impairment exists. If it is not more likely than not that impairment exists, then no impairment exists and the two step quantitative test would not be necessary. These qualitative indicators include factors such as earnings, share price, market conditions, etc. If the qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that impairment exists, then the two step quantitative test would be necessary. Step one is used to identify potential impairment and compares the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Step two of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied estimated fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of goodwill for that reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of that unit’s goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Identifiable intangible assets are acquired assets that lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or legal rights or because the assets are capable of being sold or exchanged either on their own or in combination with the related contract, asset or liability. The Company’s intangible assets primarily relate to core deposits. These core deposit intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over terms ranging from seven to fifteen years. Management periodically evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that impair this deposit intangible.
	Premises and equipment
	Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
	Buildings and improvements 10-40 years
	Equipment, fixtures and automobiles 3-10 years
	Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Repairs, maintenance and minor improvements are charged to operating expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition, if any, are recorded as a separate line item in noninterest income on the Statements of Income.
	Other real estate
	Other real estate includes properties acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of deeds in lieu of foreclosure. These properties are recorded at the lower of the recorded investment in the property or its fair value less the estimated cost of disposition. Any valuation adjustments required prior to foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, losses on the periodic revaluation of the property are charged to current period earnings as other real estate expense. Costs of operating and maintaining the properties are charged to other real estate expense as incurred. Any subsequent gains or losses on dispositions are credited or charged to income in the period of disposition.
	Off-balance sheet financial instruments
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments under credit card arrangements, commitments to fund commercial real estate, construction and land development loans secured by real estate, and performance standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
	Income taxes
	The Company and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return on a calendar year basis. In lieu of Louisiana state income tax, the Bank is subject to the Louisiana bank shares tax, which is included in noninterest expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local income tax examinations for years before 2010. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be utilized.
	Comprehensive income
	Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are presented in the Statements of Comprehensive Income.
	Fair Value Measurements
	The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Valuation techniques use certain inputs to arrive at fair value. Inputs to valuation techniques are the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. They may be observable or unobservable. The Company uses a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. See Note 22 for a detailed description of fair value measurements.
	Transfers of Financial Assets
	Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (i) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (ii) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
	Earnings per common share
	Earnings per share represent income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. In February of 2012, the Company issued a pro rata, 10% common stock dividend. The shares issued for the stock dividend have been retrospectively factored into the calculation of earnings per share as well as cash dividends paid on common stock and represented on the face of the financial statements. No convertible shares of the Company’s stock are outstanding.
	Operating Segments
	All of the Company’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated into one reportable operating segment. While the chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, the identifiable segments are not material. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2013-02, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI).” The amendment requires an entity to present the reclassification adjustments out of AOCI and into net income for each component reported. This update is intended to supplement changes made in 2012 to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The standard became effective for the Company on January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance resulted in the disclosures in Note 14 below and did not have a material impact upon the Company’s financial statements.

Acquisition_Activity

Acquisition Activity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisition Activity [Abstract]	'
Acquisition Activity	'
	Note 3. Acquisition Activity
	On July 1, 2011 the Company completed a merger with Greensburg Bancshares, Inc. ("Greensburg") and its wholly owned subsidiary Bank of Greensburg, located in Greensburg, LA. The Company purchased 100% of the outstanding stock in Greensburg for a total consideration of $5.3 million. The total consideration includes 179,036 shares of the Company's stock issued at a market value of $16.93 per share for a total of $3.0 million and cash for Greensburg shares of $2.3 million. In addition, the Company assumed $3.5 million of debt to Greensburg shareholders and repaid the debt at the time of the acquisition. The merger with Greensburg allowed the Company to enter new markets, gain market share in locations where both entities previously existed, take advantage of operating efficiencies and build upon the Company's core deposit base.
	The acquired assets and liabilities at fair value are presented in the following table. The table also includes intangible assets other than goodwill created in the acquisition, namely, core deposit intangible assets.
	(in thousands)	As Recorded by First Guaranty Bancshares
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,270
	Investment securities		11,109
	Loans		63,001
	Premises and equipment		2,934
	Core deposit intangible		1,353
	Other real estate owned		2,309
	Other assets		1,410
	Interest-bearing deposits		(61,880	)
	Noninterest-bearing deposits		(16,148	)
	Long-term debt		(3,500	)
	Deferred tax liability		(253	)
	Other liabilities		(632	)
	Gain on acquisition		(1,665	)
	Total purchase price	$	5,308
	The Company based the allocation of the purchase price on the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The net gain represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the assets acquired over the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed less the total consideration given. The gain of $1.7 million was recognized as a gain on acquisition in the noninterest income section of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. This acquisition was an open market, arms-length transaction. The gain was driven by an inactive market for the stock of Greensburg Bancshares, Inc.

Cash_and_Due_from_Banks

Cash and Due from Banks	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and Due from Banks [Abstract]	'
Cash and Due from Banks	'
	Note 4. Cash and Due from Banks
	Certain reserves are required to be maintained at the Federal Reserve Bank. The requirement as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $32.0 million and $27.9 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2013 the Company did not have accounts at correspondent banks, excluding the Federal Reserve Bank, that exceeded the FDIC insurable limit of $250,000. In 2012, the Company had accounts at correspondent banks, excluding the Federal Reserve Bank, that exceeded the FDIC insurable limit of $250,000 totaling $0.6 million.

Securities

Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities [Abstract]	'
Securities	'
	Note 5.  Securities
	A summary comparison of securities by type at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is shown below.
		31-Dec-13												31-Dec-12
	(in thousands)	Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains			Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S Treasuries	$	36,000		$	-		$	-		$	36,000		$	20,000		$	-	$	-		$	20,000
	U.S. Government Agencies		302,816			-			(16,117	)		286,699			392,616			751		(278	)		393,089
	Corporate debt securities		142,580			3,729			(1,828	)		144,481			159,488			8,024		(401	)		167,111
	Mutual funds or other equity securities		564			-			(8	)		556			564			23		-			587
	Municipal bonds		16,091			384			-			16,475			18,481			1,032		-			19,513
	Total available-for-sale securities		498,051			4,113			(17,953	)		484,211			591,149			9,830		(679	)		600,300
	Held to maturity:
	U.S. Government Agencies		86,927			-			(5,971	)		80,956			58,943			175		(179	)		58,939
	Mortgage-backed securities		63,366			-			(2,680	)		60,686			-			-		-			-
	Total held to maturity securities	$	150,293		$	-		$	(8,651	)	$	141,642		$	58,943		$	175	$	(179	)	$	58,939
	The scheduled maturities of securities at December 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to call or prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities are not due at a single maturity because of amortization and potential prepayment of the underlying mortgages. For this reason they are presented separately in the maturity table below.
		31-Dec-13
	(in thousands)	Amortized Cost			Fair Value
	Available-for-sale:
	Due in one year or less	$	45,610		$	45,738
	Due after one year through five years		190,239			189,238
	Due after five years through 10 years		221,356			211,724
	Over 10 years		40,846			37,511
	Total available-for-sale securities		498,051			484,211
	Held to maturity:
	Due in one year or less		-			-
	Due after one year through five years		-			-
	Due after five years through 10 years		86,927			80,956
	Over 10 years		-			-
	Subtotal		86,927			80,956
	Mortgage-backed Securities		63,366			60,686
	Total held to maturity securities	$	150,293		$	141,642
	The following is a summary of the fair value of securities with gross unrealized losses and an aging of those gross unrealized losses:
		At December 31, 2013
		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or More								Total
	(in thousands)	Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasuries	3		$	26,000		$	-		-		$	-		$	-		3	$	26,000		$	-
	U.S. Government agencies	65			218,047			(11,110	)	21			68,652			(5,007	)	86		286,699			(16,117	)
	Corporate debt securities	154			39,555			(1,378	)	22			5,173			(450	)	176		44,728			(1,828	)
	Mutual funds or other equity securities	1			492			(8	)	-			-			-		1		492			(8	)
	Total available-for-sale securities	223			284,094			(12,496	)	43			73,825			(5,457	)	266		357,919			(17,953	)
	Held to maturity:
	U.S. Government agencies	14			50,520			(3,743	)	7			30,436			(2,228	)	21		80,956			(5,971	)
	Mortgage-backed securities	26			60,686			(2,680	)	-			-			-		26		60,686			(2,680	)
	Total held to maturity securities	40		$	111,206		$	(6,423	)	7		$	30,436		$	(2,228	)	47	$	141,642		$	(8,651	)
	The following is a summary of the fair value of securities with gross unrealized losses and an aging of those gross unrealized losses:
	.
		At December 31, 2012
		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or More								Total
	(in thousands)	Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasuries	1		$	20,000		$	-		-		$	-		$	-		1	$	20,000		$	-
	U.S. Government agencies	34			119,952			(278	)	-			-			-		34		119,952			(278	)
	Corporate debt securities	59			13,222			(183	)	7			2,211			(218	)	66		15,433			(401	)
	Total available-for-sale securities	94			153,174			(461	)	7			2,211			(218	)	101		155,385			(679	)
	Held to maturity:
	U.S. Government agencies	6			24,118			(179	)	-			-			-		6		24,118			(179	)
	Total held to maturity securities	6		$	24,118		$	(179	)	-		$	-		$	-		6	$	24,118		$	(179	)
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the carrying value of pledged securities totaled $503.1 million and $476.5 million, respectively. Gross realized gains on sales of securities were $1.4 million, $4.4 million and $3.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Gross realized losses were $0, $7,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The tax applicable to these transactions amounted to $0.5 million, $1.7 million, and $1.2 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Proceeds from sales of securities classified as available-for-sale amounted to $18.6 million, $77.9 million and $39.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), net of applicable income taxes, totaled $9.1 million at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012 net unrealized gains included in AOCI, net of applicable income taxes, totaled $6.0 million. During 2013 and 2012 gains, net of tax, reclassified out of AOCI into earnings totaled $1.0 million and $3.2 million, respectively.
	Securities are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. Consideration is given to (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (iii) the recovery of contractual principal and interest and (iv) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
	Investment securities issued by the U.S. Government and Government sponsored agencies with unrealized losses and the amount of unrealized losses on those investment securities are the result of changes in market interest rates. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until recovery, which may not be until maturity.
Corporate debt securities consist primarily of corporate bonds issued by businesses in the financial, insurance, utility, manufacturing, industrial, consumer products and oil and gas industries. The Company believes that each of the issuers will be able to fulfill the obligations of these securities based on evaluations described above. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until they recover, which could be at their maturity dates.
The Company believes that the securities with unrealized losses reflect impairment that is temporary and there are currently no securities with other-than-temporary impairment. There were no impairments recognized on securities in 2013 or 2012. In 2011 the Company recognized a $0.1 million security impairment on BBC Capital Trust bonds. In August of 2011 these bonds were sold and $45,000 of the write-down was recovered and recognized as a gain on sale of securities in other noninterest income.
At December 31, 2013, the Company's exposure to investment securities issuers that exceeded 10% of stockholders’ equity as follows:
	At December 31, 2013
(in thousands)	Amortized Cost			Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries	$	36,000		$	36,000
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)		142,043			133,042
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac-FHLMC)		50,859			47,769
Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae-FNMA)		138,563			132,031
Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB)		121,643			115,498
Total	$	489,108		$	464,340

Loans

Loans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans [Abstract]	'
Loans	'
	Note 6. Loans
	The following table summarizes the components of the Company's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated:
		31-Dec-13					31-Dec-12
	(in thousands except for %)	Balance			As % of Category		Balance			As % of Category
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	47,550		6.7	%	$	44,856		7.1	%
	Farmland		9,826		1.4	%		11,182		1.8	%
	1- 4 Family		103,764		14.7	%		87,473		13.8	%
	Multifamily		13,771		2	%		14,855		2.4	%
	Non-farm non-residential		336,071		47.7	%		312,716		49.6	%
	Total Real Estate		510,982		72.5	%		471,082		74.7	%
	Non-real Estate:
	Agricultural		21,749		3.1	%		18,476		2.9	%
	Commercial and industrial		151,087		21.4	%		117,425		18.6	%
	Consumer and other		20,917		3	%		23,758		3.8	%
	Total Non-real Estate		193,753		27.5	%		159,659		25.3	%
	Total loans before unearned income		704,735		100	%		630,741		100	%
	Unearned income		(1,569	)				(1,241	)
	Total loans net of unearned income	$	703,166				$	629,500
	The following table summarizes fixed and floating rate loans by contractual maturity, excluding nonaccrual loans, as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 unadjusted for scheduled principal payments, prepayments, or repricing opportunities. The average life of the loan portfolio may be substantially less than the contractual terms when these adjustments are considered.
		31-Dec-13									31-Dec-12
	(in thousands)	Fixed			Floating			Total			Fixed		Floating			Total
	One year or less	$	60,642		$	70,602		$	131,244		$	89,117	$	107,176		$	196,293
	One to five years		220,490			209,587			430,077			147,896		175,743			323,639
	Five to 15 years		71,655			26,076			97,731			33,770		42,595			76,365
	Over 15 years		8,503			22,695			31,198			7,829		5,927			13,756
	Subtotal	$	361,290		$	328,960			690,250		$	278,612	$	331,441			610,053
	Nonaccrual loans								14,485								20,688
	Total loans before unearned income								704,735								630,741
	Unearned income								(1,569	)							(1,241	)
	Total loans net of unearned income							$	703,166							$	629,500
	As of December 31, 2013 $209.5 million of floating rate loans were at their interest rate floor. At December 31, 2012 $231.7 million of floating rate loans were at the floor rate. Nonaccrual loans have been excluded from these totals.
	The following tables present the age analysis of past due loans for the periods indicated:
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due			90 Days or Greater Past Due			Total Past Due			Current		Total Loans			Recorded Investment 90 Days Accruing
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	100		$	73		$	173		$	47,377	$	47,550		$	-
	Farmland		-			130			130			9,696		9,826			-
	1 - 4 family		3,534			4,662			8,196			95,568		103,764			414
	Multifamily		-			-			-			13,771		13,771			-
	Non-farm non-residential		154			7,539			7,693			328,378		336,071			-
	Total Real Estate		3,788			12,404			16,192			494,790		510,982			414
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-			526			526			21,223		21,749			-
	Commercial and industrial		63			1,946			2,009			149,078		151,087			-
	Consumer and other		123			23			146			20,771		20,917			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		186			2,495			2,681			191,072		193,753			-
	Total loans before unearned income	$	3,974		$	14,899		$	18,873		$	685,862		704,735		$	414
	Unearned income													(1,569	)
	Total loans net of unearned income												$	703,166
		As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due			90 Days or Greater Past Due			Total Past Due			Current		Total Loans			Recorded Investment  90 Days Accruing
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	228		$	854		$	1,082		$	43,774	$	44,856		$	-
	Farmland		96			312			408			10,774		11,182			-
	1 - 4 family		4,895			5,058			9,953			77,520		87,473			455
	Multifamily		156			-			156			14,699		14,855			-
	Non-farm non-residential		1,137			11,571			12,708			300,008		312,716			-
	Total Real Estate		6,512			17,795			24,307			446,775		471,082			455
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-			512			512			17,964		18,476			-
	Commercial and industrial		60			2,831			2,891			114,534		117,425			-
	Consumer and other		115			5			120			23,638		23,758			-
Total Non-Real Estate		175			3,348			3,523			156,136		159,659			-
Total loans before unearned income	$	6,687		$	21,143		$	27,830		$	602,911		630,741		$	455
Unearned income													(1,241	)
Total loans net of unearned income												$	629,500
The tables above include $14.5 million and $20.7 million of nonaccrual loans for December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. See the tables below for more detail on nonaccrual loans.
The following is a summary of nonaccrual loans by class for the periods indicated:
	As of December 31,
(in thousands)	2013			2012
Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	73		$	854
Farmland		130			312
1 - 4 family		4,248			4,603
Multifamily		-			-
Non-farm non-residential		7,539			11,571
Total Real Estate		11,990			17,340
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		526			512
Commercial and industrial		1,946			2,831
Consumer and other		23			5
Total Non-Real Estate		2,495			3,348
Total Nonaccrual Loans	$	14,485		$	20,688
The following table identifies the credit exposure of the loan portfolio by specific credit ratings for the periods indicated:
	As of December 31, 2013														As of December 31, 2012
(in thousands)	Pass			Special Mention			Substandard			Doubtful		Total			Pass			Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	40,286		$	1,330		$	5,934		$	-	$	47,550		$	29,654		$	5,595	$	9,607	$	-	$	44,856
Farmland		9,631			85			110			-		9,826			11,059			-		123		-		11,182
1 - 4 family		89,623			4,060			10,081			-		103,764			71,240			7,117		9,116		-		87,473
Multifamily		5,884			5,936			1,951			-		13,771			6,746			806		7,303		-		14,855
Non-farm non-residential		305,992			9,196			20,883			-		336,071			274,970			10,605		27,141		-		312,716
Total Real Estate		451,416			20,607			38,959			-		510,982			393,669			24,123		53,290		-		471,082
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		21,486			11			252			-		21,749			17,969			75		432		-		18,476
Commercial and industrial		149,930			592			565			-		151,087			108,590			3,834		5,001		-		117,425
Consumer and other		20,720			117			80			-		20,917			23,560			140		58		-		23,758
Total Non-Real Estate		192,136			720			897			-		193,753			150,119			4,049		5,491		-		159,659
Total loans before unearned income	$	643,552		$	21,327		$	39,856		$	-		704,735		$	543,788		$	28,172	$	58,781	$	-		630,741
Unearned income													(1,569	)											(1,241	)
Total loans net of unearned income												$	703,166											$	629,500

Allowance_for_Loan_Losses

Allowance for Loan Losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]	'
Allowance for Loan Losses	'
	Note 7. Allowance for Loan Losses
	A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses, by loan type, for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		As of December,
		2013														2012
	(in thousands)	Beginning		Charge-offs			Recoveries			Provision			Ending			Beginning			Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision			Ending Allowance(12/31/12)
		Allowance (12/31/12)											Allowance (12/31/13)			Allowance (12/31/11)
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	1,098	$	(233	)	$	10		$	655		$	1,530		$	1,002		$	(65	)	$	15	$	146		$	1,098
	Farmland		50		(31	)		140			(142	)		17			65			-			1		(16	)		50
	1 - 4 family		2,239		(220	)		49			(94	)		1,974			1,917			(1,409	)		35		1,696			2,239
	Multifamily		284		-			-			92			376			780			(187	)		-		(309	)		284
	Non-farm non-residential		3,666		(1,148	)		8			1,081			3,607			2,980			(459	)		116		1,029			3,666
	Total Real Estate		7,337		(1,632	)		207			1,592			7,504			6,744			(2,120	)		167		2,546			7,337
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		64		(41	)		5			18			46			125			(49	)		1		(13	)		64
	Commercial and industrial		2,488		(1,098	)		71			715			2,176			1,407			(809	)		329		1,561			2,488
	Consumer and other		233		(262	)		243			(6	)		208			314			(473	)		283		109			233
	Unallocated		220		-			-			201			421			289			-			-		(69	)		220
	Total Non-Real Estate		3,005		(1,401	)		319			928			2,851			2,135			(1,331	)		613		1,588			3,005
	Total	$	10,342	$	(3,033	)	$	526		$	2,520		$	10,355		$	8,879		$	(3,451	)	$	780	$	4,134		$	10,342
		As of December,
		2011
	(in thousands)	Beginning		Charge-offs			Recoveries			Provision			Ending Allowance(12/31/11)
		Allowance (12/31/10)
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	977	$	(1,093	)	$	1		$	1,117		$	1,002
	Farmland		46		(144	)		-			163			65
	1 - 4 family		1,891		(1,613	)		118			1,521			1,917
	Multifamily		487		-			-			293			780
	Non-farm non-residential		3,423		(5,193	)		13			4,737			2,980
	Total Real Estate		6,824		(8,043	)		132			7,831			6,744
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		80		(23	)		2			66			125
	Commercial and industrial		510		(1,638	)		371			2,164			1,407
	Consumer and other		390		(653	)		227			350			314
	Unallocated		513		-			-			(224	)		289
	Total Non-Real Estate		1,493		(2,314	)		600			2,356			2,135
	Total	$	8,317	$	(10,357	)	$	732		$	10,187		$	8,879
	Negative provisions are caused by changes in the composition and credit quality of the loan portfolio. The result is an allocation of the loan loss reserve from one category to another.
	A summary of the allowance and loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment are as follows:
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment			Total Allowance for Credit Losses			Loans			Loans			Total Loans before Unearned Income
										Individually Evaluated for Impairment			Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	1,166	$	364		$	1,530		$	5,777		$	41,773		$	47,550
	Farmland		-		17			17			-			9,826			9,826
	1 - 4 family		25		1,949			1,974			2,868			100,896			103,764
	Multifamily		304		72			376			1,951			11,820			13,771
	Non-farm non-residential		1,053		2,554			3,607			19,279			316,792			336,071
	Total Real Estate		2,548		4,956			7,504			29,875			481,107			510,982
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		46			46			-			21,749			21,749
	Commercial and industrial		-		2,176			2,176			-			151,087			151,087
	Consumer and other		-		208			208			-			20,917			20,917
	Unallocated		-		421			421
	Total Non-Real Estate		-		2,851			2,851			-			193,753			193,753
	Total	$	2,548	$	7,807		$	10,355		$	29,875		$	674,860			704,735
	Unearned Income																(1,569	)
	Total loans net of unearned income															$	703,166
		As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment			Total Allowance for Credit Losses			Loans			Loans			Total Loans before Unearned Income
										Individually Evaluated for Impairment			Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
	Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	713	$	385		$	1,098		$	8,865		$	35,991		$	44,856
Farmland		-		50			50			-			11,182			11,182
1 - 4 family		91		2,148			2,239			2,126			85,347			87,473
Multifamily		244		40			284			7,302			7,553			14,855
Non-farm non-residential		1,535		2,131			3,666			25,904			286,812			312,716
Total Real Estate		2,583		4,754			7,337			44,197			426,885			471,082
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		64			64			-			18,476			18,476
Commercial and industrial		507		1,981			2,488			4,390			113,035			117,425
Consumer and other		-		233			233			-			23,758			23,758
Unallocated		-		220			220
Total Non-Real Estate		507		2,498			3,005			4,390			155,269			159,659
Total	$	3,090	$	7,252		$	10,342		$	48,587		$	582,154			630,741
Unearned Income																(1,241	)
Total loans net of unearned income															$	629,500
As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had loans totaling $14.5 million, $20.7 million and $22.5 million, respectively, not accruing interest. As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest totaling $0.4 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The average outstanding balance of nonaccrual loans in 2013 was $17.3 million compared to $22.1 million in 2012 and $24.9 million in 2011.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company has no outstanding commitments to advance additional funds in connection with impaired loans.
The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at December 31, 2013:
	As of December 31, 2013
(in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance			Related Allowance			Average Recorded Investment			Interest Income Recognized			Interest Income Cash Basis
Impaired Loans with no related allowance:
Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	599		$	35		$	36
Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
1 - 4 family		441		441			-			472			28			35
Multifamily		607		607			-			5,890			359			382
Non-farm non-residential		4,722		5,456			-			7,579			425			527
Total Real Estate		5,770		6,504			-			14,540			847			980
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			1,472			134			162
Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			1,472			134			162
Total Impaired Loans with no related allowance		5,770		6,504			-			16,012			981			1,142
Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded:
Real estate:
Construction & land development		5,777		5,777			1,166			6,345			383			360
Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
1 - 4 family		2,427		2,620			25			1,643			121			107
Multifamily		1,344		1,344			304			1,348			89			96
Non-farm non-residential		14,557		17,469			1,053			14,868			775			573
Total Real Estate		24,105		27,210			2,548			24,204			1,368			1,136
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			-			-			-
Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			-			-			-
Total Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded		24,105		27,210			2,548			24,204			1,368			1,136
Total Impaired Loans	$	29,875	$	33,714		$	2,548		$	40,216		$	2,349		$	2,278
The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at December 31, 2012:
	As of December 31, 2012
(in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance			Related Allowance			Average Recorded Investment			Interest Income Recognized			Interest Income Cash Basis
Impaired Loans with no related allowance:
Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	3,177	$	3,177		$	-		$	4,012		$	414		$	404
Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
1 - 4 family		1,516		2,176			-			2,102			162			73
Multifamily		1,351		1,351			-			1,355			103			110
Non-farm non-residential		2,936		2,982			-			5,963			427			287
Total Real Estate		8,980		9,686			-			13,432			1,106			874
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
Commercial and industrial		3,734		3,734			-			1,098			117			87
Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
Total Non-Real Estate		3,734		3,734			-			1,098			117			87
Total Impaired Loans with no related allowance		12,714		13,420			-			14,530			1,223			961
Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded:
Real Estate:
Construction & land development		5,688		5,688			713			3,677			406			418
Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
1 - 4 family		610		776			91			732			70			67
Multifamily		5,951		5,951			244			5,998			597			593
Non-farm non-residential		22,968		25,720			1,535			24,669			2,616			2,711
Total Real Estate		35,217		38,135			2,583			35,076			3,689			3,789
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
Commercial and industrial		656		656			507			786			94			-
Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
Total Non-Real Estate		656		656			507			786			94			-
Total Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded		35,873		38,791			3,090			35,862			3,783			3,789
Total Impaired Loans	$	48,587	$	52,211		$	3,090		$	50,392		$	5,006		$	4,750
Troubled Debt Restructurings
A Troubled Debt Restructuring ("TDR") is a debt restructuring in which the creditor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. The modifications to the Company's TDRs were concessions on the interest rate charged. The effect of the modifications to the Company was a reduction in interest income. These loans have an allocated reserve in the Company's reserve for loan losses. In 2013, there were no loans restructured in a troubled debt restructuring.
The following table is an age analysis of TDRs as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Troubled Debt Restructurings	31-Dec-13											31-Dec-12
	Accruing Loans											Accruing Loans
(in thousands)	Current		30-89 Days Past Due			Nonaccrual			Total TDRs			Current			30-89 Days Past Due			Nonaccrual			Total TDRs
Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	2,602		$	-		$	-		$	2,602
Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
1 - 4 Family		-		-			-			-			-			-			1,296			1,296
Multifamily		-		-			-			-			5,951			-			-			5,951
Non-farm non residential		3,006		-			230			3,236			6,103			-			678			6,781
Total Real Estate		3,006		-			230			3,236			14,656			-			1,974			16,630
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Total	$	3,006	$	-		$	230		$	3,236		$	14,656		$	-		$	1,974		$	16,630
The following table discloses TDR activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.
	Trouble Debt Restructured Loans Activity
	Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013
(in thousands)	Beginning balance		New TDRs			Charge-offs post-modification			Transferred to ORE			Paydowns			Construction to permanent financing			Restructured to market terms			Ending balance
	(December 31, 2012)																				{December 31, 2013}
Real Estate:
Construction & land development	$	2,602	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(2,602	)	$	-
Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
1 - 4 family		1,296		-			-			(1,075	)		-			-			(221	)		-
Multifamily		5,951		-			-			-			(16	)		-			(5,935	)		-
Non-farm non-residential		6,781		-			(355	)		-			(95	)		-			(3,095	)		3,236
Total Real Estate		16,630		-			(355	)		(1,075	)		(111	)		-			(11,853	)		3,236
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Total Impaired Loans with no related allowance	$	16,630	$	-		$	(355	)	$	(1,075	)	$	(111	)	$	-		$	(11,853	)	$	3,236
There were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring at December 31, 2013.

Premises_and_Equipment

Premises and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Premises and Equipment	'
	Note 8.  Premises and Equipment
	The components of premises and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13		31-Dec-12
	Land	$	6,251	$	5,928
	Bank premises		18,051		17,485
	Furniture and equipment		19,753		16,889
	Construction in progress		195		122
	Acquired value		44,250		40,424
	Less: accumulated depreciation		24,638		20,860
	Net book value	$	19,612	$	19,564
	Depreciation expense amounted to $1.7 million, $1.6 million  and $1.4 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Note 9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but are subject to impairment testing. Other intangible assets continue to be amortized over their useful lives. Goodwill represents the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired from the Homestead Bancorp in 2007. No impairment charges have been recognized since acquisition. Goodwill totaled $2.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	The following table summarizes intangible assets subject to amortization.
		31-Dec-13							31-Dec-12
	(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Core deposit intangibles	$	9,350		$	7,412	$	1,938	$	9,350	$	7,093	$	2,257
	Mortgage servicing rights		267			132		135		267		111		156
	Total	$	9,617		$	7,544	$	2,073	$	9,617	$	7,204	$	2,413
	The core deposits intangible reflect the value of deposit relationships, including the beneficial rates, which arose from acquisitions. The weighted-average amortization period remaining for the core deposit intangibles is 6.3 years.
	Amortization expense relating to purchase accounting intangibles totaled $0.3 million, $0.4 million, and $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	Amortization expense of the core deposit intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
	For the Years Ended		Estimated Amortization Expense (in thousands)
	31-Dec-14		$	320
	31-Dec-15		$	320
	31-Dec-16		$	320
	31-Dec-17		$	320
	31-Dec-18		$	320

Other_Real_Estate

Other Real Estate	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Other Real Estate	'
	Note 10. Other Real Estate
	Other real estate owned consists of the following:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13		31-Dec-12
	Real Estate Owned Acquired by Foreclosure:
	Residential	$	1,803	$	1,186
	Construction & land development		754		1,083
	Non-farm non-residential		800		125
	Total Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosed Property	$	3,357	$	2,394

Deposits

Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deposits [Abstract]	'
Deposits	'
	Note 11.  Deposits
	Time deposits maturing in the next five years are as follows:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13
	2014	$	405,031
	2015		135,032
	2016		51,982
	2017		23,009
	2018 and thereafter		26,959
	Total	$	642,013
	The table above includes, for December 31, 2013, brokered deposits totaling $21.2 million. The aggregate amount of jumbo time deposits, each with a minimum denomination of $100,000 totaled $433.1 million and $425.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Borrowings

Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Borrowings [Abstract]	'
Borrowings	'
	Note 12.  Borrowings
	Short-term borrowings are summarized as follows:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	3,988		$	12,946
	Line of credit		1,800			1,800
	Total short-term borrowings	$	5,788		$	14,746
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are classified as secured borrowings, generally mature daily. Interest rates on repurchase agreements are set by Management and are generally based on the 91-day Treasury bill rate. Repurchase agreement deposits are fully collateralized and monitored daily.
	Available lines of credit totaled $210.6 million at December 31, 2013 and $175.6 million at December 31, 2012.
	The following schedule provides certain information about the Company’s short-term borrowings for the periods indicated:
		December 31,
	(in thousands except for %)	2013			2012			2011
	Outstanding at year end	$	5,788		$	14,746		$	12,223
	Maximum month-end outstanding	$	57,302		$	31,850		$	22,493
	Average daily outstanding	$	21,387		$	14,560		$	11,030
	Weighted average rate during the year		0.98	%		0.25	%		0.18	%
	Average rate at year end		1.51	%		0.75	%		0.21	%
	The Company's senior long-term debt, priced at Wall Street Journal Prime plus 75 basis points (4.00%), totaled $0.5 million at December 31, 2013. The Company pays $50,000 principal plus interest monthly. This loan has a contractual maturity date of April 22, 2017 but will pay out in October 2014 due to advanced principal payments made in 2012. This long-term debt is secured by a pledge of 13.2% (735,745 shares) of the Company's interest in First Guaranty Bank (a wholly owned subsidiary) under Commercial Pledge Agreement dated June 22, 2012.
	The Company maintains a revolving line of credit for $2.5 million with an availability of $0.7 million at December 31, 2013. This line of credit is secured by the same collateral as the term loan and is priced at 4.50%.
	At December 31, 2013, letters of credit issued by the FHLB totaling $90.0 million were outstanding and carried as off-balance sheet items, all of which expire in 2014. At December 31, 2012, letters of credit issued by the FHLB totaling $50.0 million were outstanding and carried as off-balance sheet items, all of which expired in 2013. The letters of credit are solely used for pledging towards public fund deposits. The FHLB has a blanket lien on substantially all of the loans in the Company’s portfolio which is used to secure borrowing availability from the FHLB. The Company has obtained a subordination agreement from the FHLB on the Company’s farmland, agricultural, and commercial and industrial loans. These loans are available to be pledged for additional reserve liquidity.
	As of December 31, 2013 maturities on long-term debt were as follows:
	(in thousands)	Long-term debt
	2014	$	500
	2015		-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018 and thereafter		-
	Total	$	500

Preferred_Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock [Abstract]	'
Preferred Stock	'
	Note 13. Preferred Stock
	On September 22, 2011, the Company received $39.4 million in funds from the U.S. Treasury's Small Business Lending Fund program. $21.1 million of the funds were used to redeem the Company's Series A and B Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program. The Preferred Series C shares will receive quarterly dividends and the initial dividend rate was 5.00%. The dividend rate is based on qualified loan growth two quarters in arrears. During 2013 the Company achieved the growth in qualified loans required to achieve the 1.0% dividend rate. The 1.0% rate is locked in until December 31, 2015. During 2013 the Company paid $0.7 million in preferred stock dividends compared to $2.0 million in 2012 and 2011. After 4.5 years in the program, the dividend rate will increase to 9.00% if the Preferred Series C shares have not been repurchased by that time.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	Note 14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	The following table details the changes in the single component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013:
	(in thousands)	Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available for Sale
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
	Balance December 31, 2012	$	6,048
	Reclassification adjustments to net income:
	Realized gains on securities		(1,571	)
	Provision for income taxes		534
	Unrealized losses arising during the period, net of tax		(14,145	)
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	(9,134	)
	The following table details the changes in the single component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012:
	(in thousands)	Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Balance December 31, 2011	$	4,467
	Reclassification adjustments to net income:
	Realized gains on securities		(4,868	)
	Provision for income taxes		1,655
	Unrealized gains arising during the period, net of tax		4,794
	Balance December 31, 2012	$	6,048
	The following table details the changes in the single component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011:
	(in thousands)	Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available for Sale
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Balance December 31, 2010	$	(259	)
	Reclassification adjustments to net income:
	Realized gains on securities		(3,531	)
	Provision for income taxes		1,200
	Unrealized gains arising during the period, net of tax		7,057
	Balance December 31, 2011	$	4,467

Capital_Requirements

Capital Requirements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Requirements [Abstract]	'
Capital Requirements	'
	Note 15. Capital Requirements
	The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.
	Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements.
	As of December 31, 2013, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since the notification that Management believes have changed the Bank’s category. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented in the following table.
		Actual				Minimum Capital Requirements				Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions
	(in thousands except for %)	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	31-Dec-13
	Total Risk-based Capital:
	Consolidated	$	138,958	14.71	%	$	75,594	8	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	139,234	14.76	%	$	75,462	8	%	$	94,328	10	%
	Tier 1 Capital:
	Consolidated	$	128,603	13.61	%	$	37,797	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	128,879	13.66	%	$	37,731	4	%	$	56,597	6	%
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital:
	Consolidated	$	128,603	9.14	%	$	56,307	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	128,879	9.17	%	$	56,236	4	%	$	70,295	5	%
	31-Dec-12
	Total Risk-based Capital:
	Consolidated	$	134,229	15.31	%	$	70,133	8	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	135,590	15.47	%	$	70,095	8	%	$	87,619	10	%
	Tier 1 Capital:
	Consolidated	$	123,877	14.13	%	$	35,066	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	125,238	14.29	%	$	35,048	4	%	$	52,571	6	%
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital:
	Consolidated	$	123,877	9.24	%	$	53,649	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	125,238	9.34	%	$	53,644	4	%	$	67,055	5	%

Dividend_Restrictions

Dividend Restrictions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Dividend Restrictions [Abstract]	'
Dividend Restrictions	'
	Note 16. Dividend Restrictions
	The Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") has stated that, generally, a bank holding company should not maintain a rate of distributions to shareholders unless its available net income has been sufficient to fully fund the distributions, and the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the bank holding company’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. As a Louisiana corporation, the Company is restricted under the Louisiana corporate law from paying dividends under certain conditions.
	First Guaranty Bank may not pay dividends or distribute capital assets if it is in default on any assessment due to the FDIC. First Guaranty Bank is also subject to regulations that impose minimum regulatory capital and minimum state law earnings requirements that affect the amount of cash available for distribution. In addition, under the Louisiana Banking Law, dividends may not be paid if it would reduce the unimpaired surplus below 50% of outstanding capital stock in any year.
	The Bank is restricted under applicable laws in the payment of dividends to an amount equal to current year earnings plus undistributed earnings for the immediately preceding year, unless prior permission is received from the Commissioner of Financial Institutions for the State of Louisiana. Dividends payable by the Bank in 2014 without permission will be limited to 2014 earnings plus the undistributed earnings of $4.8 million from 2013.
	Accordingly, at January 1, 2014, $118.9 million of the Company’s equity in the net assets of the Bank was restricted. In addition, dividends paid by the Bank to the Company would be prohibited if the effect thereof would cause the Bank’s capital to be reduced below applicable minimum capital requirements.
	Under the requirements of the United States Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund, the Company is permitted to pay dividends on its common stock, provided that: (i) the Company’s Tier 1 capital would be at least 90% of the amount of Tier 1 capital existing immediately after receipt of SBLF funds; and (ii) the SBLF Dividends have been declared and paid to Treasury as of the most recent applicable dividend period. The Company has met each SBLF dividend obligation in a timely manner since receipt of SBLF funds. After two years from receipt, the 90% limitation will decrease by 10% for every 1% increase in qualified small business lending. See Note 13 for disclosure on the Company’s SBLF Preferred Stock Series C.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Note 17.  Related Party Transactions
	In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiary, First Guaranty Bank,  have loans, deposits and other transactions with its executive officers, directors and certain business organizations and individuals with which such persons are associated. These transactions are completed with terms no less favorable than current market rates. An analysis of the activity of loans made to such borrowers during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	33,148	$	27,352
	Net Increase		16,803		5,796
	Balance, end of year	$	49,951	$	33,148
	Unfunded commitments to the Company and Bank directors and executive officers totaled $17.9 million and $17.2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At December 31, 2013 the Company and the Bank had deposits from directors and executives totaling $34.1 million. There were no participations in loans purchased from affiliated financial institutions included in the Company’s loan portfolio in 2013 or 2012.
	During the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company paid approximately $0.5 million, $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for printing services and supplies and office furniture and equipment to Champion Industries, Inc., of which Mr. Marshall T. Reynolds, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, is President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Directors and holder of 53.7% of Champion's common stock as of October 31, 2013.
	The Company paid insurance expenses of $2.4 million, $1.7 million and $1.5 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively for participation in an employee medical benefit plan in which several entities under common ownership of the Company's Chairman participate. The Company retains risks associated with the plan.
	The Company paid travel expenses to Sabre Transportation, Inc. of $49,000, $0.2 million and $0.2 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These expenses include the utilization of an aircraft, fuel, air crew and ramp fees. The Harrah and Reynolds Corporation, of which Mr. Reynolds is President and Chief Executive Officer and sole shareholder, has controlling interest in Sabre Transportation, Inc.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Note 18. Employee Benefit Plans
	The Company has an employee savings plan to which employees, who meet certain service requirements, may defer 1% to 20% of their base salaries, 6% of which may be matched up to 100%, at its sole discretion. Contributions to the savings plan were $81,000, $67,000 and $66,000 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) which was frozen in 2010. No contributions were made to the ESOP for the years 2013, 2012 or 2011. As of December 31, 2013, the ESOP held 16,927 shares. The Company does not plan to make future contributions to this plan.

Other_Expenses

Other Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Expenses	'
	Note 19. Other Expenses
	The following is a summary of the significant components of other noninterest expense:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Other noninterest expense:
	Legal and professional fees	$	2,347	$	1,990	$	2,208
	Data processing		1,269		1,225		1,230
	Marketing and public relations		638		697		654
	Taxes - sales, capital and franchise		584		661		640
	Operating supplies		487		581		574
	Travel and lodging		563		523		492
	Telephone		206		220		197
	Amortization of core deposits		320		350		285
	Donations		294		195		297
	Net costs from other real estate and repossessions		941		2,083		1,317
	Regulatory assessment		1,784		1,471		1,663
	Other		3,237		3,784		3,262
	Total other noninterest expense	$	12,670	$	13,780	$	12,819
	The Company 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 $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 20.  Income Taxes
	The following is a summary of the provision for income taxes included in the Statements of Income:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Current	$	4,748		$	6,366		$	3,673
	Deferred		(171	)		(505	)		50
	Total	$	4,577		$	5,861		$	3,723
	The difference between income taxes computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate and the provision for income taxes in the financial statements is reconciled as follows:
		December 31,
	(in thousands except for %)	2013			2012			2011
	Statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		34	%
	Federal income taxes at statutory rate	$	4,803		$	6,272		$	4,001
	Tax exempt gain on acquisition		-			-			(566	)
	Tax exempt municipal income		(133	)		(156	)		(36	)
	Other		(93	)		(255	)		324
	Total	$	4,577		$	5,861		$	3,723
	Deferred taxes are recorded based upon differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and available tax credit carry forwards. Temporary differences between the financial statement and tax values of assets and liabilities give rise to deferred taxes. The significant components of deferred taxes classified in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for loan losses	$	3,521		$	3,516
	Other real estate owned		485			455
	Impairment writedown on securities		-			168
	Unrealized losses on available for sale securities		4,706			-
	Other		425			540
	Gross deferred tax assets		9,137			4,679
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization		(2,517	)		(2,642	)
	Unrealized gains on available for sale securities		-			(3,114	)
	Other		(328	)		(220	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities		(2,845	)		(5,976	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	6,292		$	(1,297	)
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes.
	ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the consolidated financial statements recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company does not believe it has any unrecognized tax benefits included in its consolidated financial statements. The Company has not had any settlements in the current period with taxing authorities, nor has it recognized tax benefits as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits, if applicable, in noninterest expense. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not recognize any interest or penalties in its consolidated financial statements, nor has it recorded an accrued liability for interest or penalty payments.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 21.  Commitments and Contingencies
	Off-balance sheet commitments
	The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of the involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.
	The exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. Unless otherwise noted, collateral or other security is not required to support financial instruments with credit risk.
	Set forth below is a summary of the notional amounts of the financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13		31-Dec-12
	Contract Amount
	Commitments to Extend Credit	$	30,516	$	26,775
	Unfunded Commitments under lines of credit	$	115,311	$	71,423
	Commercial and Standby letters of credit	$	7,695	$	5,470
	Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each customer's creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on Management's credit evaluation of the counterpart. Collateral requirements vary but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, residential real estate and commercial properties.
	Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing and similar transactions. The majority of these guarantees are short-term, one year or less; however, some guarantees extend for up to three years. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities. Collateral requirements are the same as on-balance sheet instruments and commitments to extend credit.
	There were no losses incurred on off-balance sheet commitments in 2013, 2012 or 2011.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 22.  Fair Value Measurements
	The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Valuation techniques use certain inputs to arrive at fair value. Inputs to valuation techniques are the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. They may be observable or unobservable. The Company uses a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
	Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
	Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds or credit risks) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.
	Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
	A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value follows, as well as the classification of such instruments within the valuation hierarchy.
	Securities available for sale.Securities are classified within Level 1 where quoted market prices are available in an active market. Inputs include securities that have quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. If quoted market prices are unavailable, fair value is estimated using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, at which point the securities would be classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy. Securities classified Level 3 as of December 31, 2013 include municipal bonds and an equity security.
	Impaired loans.Loans are measured for impairment using the methods permitted by ASC Topic 310. Fair value of impaired loans is measured by either the loans obtainable market price, if available (Level 1), the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent (Level 2), or the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate (Level 3). Fair value of the collateral is determined by appraisals or by independent valuation.
	Other real estate owned.Properties are recorded at the balance of the loan or at estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, whichever is less, at the date acquired. Fair values of other real estate owned ("OREO") at December 31, 2013 are determined by sales agreement or appraisal, and costs to sell are based on estimation per the terms and conditions of the sales agreement or amounts commonly used in real estate transactions. Inputs include appraisal values or recent sales activity for similar assets in the property’s market; thus OREO measured at fair value would be classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy.
	Certain non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis including assets and liabilities related to reporting units measured at fair value in the testing of goodwill impairment, as well as intangible assets and other non-financial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment.
	The following table summarizes financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Available for Sale Securities Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets	$	36,492		$	20,522
	Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs		441,885			573,071
	Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs		5,834			6,707
	Securities available for sale measured at fair value	$	484,211		$	600,300
	The Company's valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  While Management believes the methodologies used are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value.
	There were no transfers into Level 1 during 2013. One Government Agency security totaling $10.0 million was transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 because the security did not trade on the pricing date and quoted pricing for a similar asset in an active market was used.
	The change in Level 3 securities available for sale from December 31, 2012 was due to principal payments on municipal bonds totaling $0.9 million.
	The following table reconciles assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3):
		Level 3 Changes
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Balance, beginning of year	$	6,707		$	7,516
	Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
	Included in earnings		-			-
	Included in other comprehensive income		-			-
	Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(873	)		(873	)
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		-			64
	Balance as of end of year	$	5,834		$	6,707
	There were no gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held as of December 31, 2013.
	The following table measures financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, segregated by the level of valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
	(in thousands)	At December 31, 2013			At December 31, 2012
	Fair Value Measurements Using: Impaired Loans
	Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets	$	-		$	-
	Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs		9,282			8,563
	Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs		14,823			27,310
	Impaired loans measured at fair value	$	24,105		$	35,873
	Fair Value Measurements Using: Other Real Estate Owned
	Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets	$	-		$	-
	Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs		3,357			2,394
	Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs		-			-
	Other real estate owned measured at fair value	$	3,357		$	2,394
	ASC 825-10 provides the Company with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The fair value option established by this statement permits the Company to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each reporting date subsequent to implementation.
	The Company has chosen not to elect the fair value option for any items that are not already required to be measured at fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments	'
	Note 23.  Financial Instruments
	Fair value estimates are generally subjective in nature and are dependent upon a number of significant assumptions associated with each instrument or group of similar instruments, including estimates of discount rates, risks associated with specific financial instruments, estimates of future cash flows and relevant available market information. Fair value information is intended to represent an estimate of an amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between a willing buyer and seller engaging in an exchange transaction. However, since there are no established trading markets for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, the Company may not be able to immediately settle financial instruments; as such, the fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized through immediate settlement. In addition, the majority of the financial instruments, such as loans and deposits, are held to maturity and are realized or paid according to the contractual agreement with the customer.
	Quoted market prices are used to estimate fair values when available. However, due to the nature of the financial instruments, in many instances quoted market prices are not available. Accordingly, estimated fair values have been estimated based on other valuation techniques, such as discounting estimated future cash flows using a rate commensurate with the risks involved or other acceptable methods. Fair values are estimated without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of financial instruments, possible income tax ramifications or estimated transaction costs. The fair value estimates are subjective in nature and involve matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Fair values are also estimated at a specific point in time and are based on interest rates and other assumptions at that date. As events change the assumptions underlying these estimates, the fair values of financial instruments will change.
	Disclosure of fair values is not required for certain items such as lease financing, investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, obligations of pension and other postretirement benefits, premises and equipment, other real estate, prepaid expenses, the value of long-term relationships with depositors (core deposit intangibles) and other customer relationships, other intangible assets and income tax assets and liabilities. Fair value estimates are presented for existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses have not been considered in the estimates. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not purport to represent and should not be considered representative of the underlying market or franchise value of the Company.
	Because the standard permits many alternative calculation techniques and because numerous assumptions have been used to estimate the fair values, reasonable comparison of the fair value information with other financial institutions' fair value information cannot necessarily be made. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values of financial instruments are as follows:
	Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold and federal funds purchased.
	These items are generally short-term and the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets are a reasonable estimation of the fair values.
	Investment Securities.
	Fair values are principally based on quoted market prices. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments or the use of discounted cash flow analyses.
	Loans Held for Sale.
	Fair values of mortgage loans held for sale are based on commitments on hand from investors or prevailing market prices. These loans are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Loans, net.
	Market values are computed present values using net present value formulas. The present value is the sum of the present value of all projected cash flows on an item at a specified discount rate. The discount rate is set as an appropriate rate index, plus or minus an appropriate spread. These loans are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Accrued interest receivable.
	The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.
	Deposits.
	Market values are actually computed present values using net present value formulas. The present value is the sum of the present value of all projected cash flows on an item at a specified discount rate. The discount rate is set as an appropriate rate index, plus or minus an appropriate spread. Deposits are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Accrued interest payable.
	The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
	Borrowings.
	The carrying amount of federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings approximate their fair values. The fair value of the Company’s long-term borrowings is computed using net present value formulas. The present value is the sum of the present value of all projected cash flows on an item at a specified discount rate. The discount rate is set as an appropriate rate index, plus or minus an appropriate spread. Borrowings are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Other Unrecognized Financial Instruments.
	The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees charged to enter into similar legally binding agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and customers' credit ratings. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of letters of credit are based on fees charged for similar agreements or on estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the fair value of guarantees under commercial and standby letters of credit was not material.
	The estimated fair values and carrying values of the financial instruments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented in the following table:
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	(in thousands)	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	61,484	$	61,484	$	86,233	$	86,233
	Securities, available for sale	$	484,211	$	484,211	$	600,300	$	600,300
	Securities, held to maturity	$	150,293	$	141,642	$	58,943	$	58,939
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock	$	1,835	$	1,835	$	1,275	$	1,275
	Loans, net	$	703,166	$	703,025	$	629,500	$	634,042
	Accrued interest receivable	$	6,258	$	6,258	$	6,711	$	6,711
	Liabilities
	Deposits	$	1,303,099	$	1,265,898	$	1,252,612	$	1,235,526
	Borrowings	$	6,288	$	6,288	$	15,846	$	15,846
	Accrued interest payable	$	2,364	$	2,364	$	2,840	$	2,840
	There is no material difference between the contract amount and the estimated fair value of off-balance sheet items that are primarily comprised of short-term unfunded loan commitments that are generally at market prices.

Concentrations_of_Credit_and_O

Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks [Abstract]	'
Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks	'
	Note 24.  Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks
	The Company monitors loan portfolio concentrations by region, collateral type, loan type, and industry on a monthly basis and has established maximum thresholds as a percentage of its capital to ensure that the desired mix and diversification of its loan portfolio is achieved. The Company is compliant with the established thresholds as of December 31, 2013. Personal, commercial and residential loans are granted to customers, most of who reside in northern and southern areas of Louisiana. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, significant portions of the loans are collateralized by real estate located in Tangipahoa Parish and surrounding parishes in Southeast Louisiana. Declines in the Louisiana economy could result in lower real estate values which could, under certain circumstances, result in losses to the Company.
	The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans outstanding. Commercial and standby letters of credit were granted primarily to commercial borrowers. Generally, credit is not extended in excess of $10.0 million to any single borrower or group of related borrowers.
	Approximately 38.6% of the Company’s deposits are derived from local governmental agencies at December 31, 2013. These governmental depositing authorities are generally long-term customers. A number of the depositing authorities are under contractual obligation to maintain their operating funds exclusively with the Company. In most cases, the Company is required to pledge securities or letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank to the depositing authorities to collateralize their deposits. Under certain circumstances, the withdrawal of all of, or a significant portion of, the deposits of one or more of the depositing authorities may result in a temporary reduction in liquidity, depending primarily on the maturities and/or classifications of the securities pledged against such deposits and the ability to replace such deposits with either new deposits or other borrowings. Public fund deposits totaled $503.5 million of total deposits at December 31, 2013.

Litigation

Litigation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Litigation [Abstract]	'
Litigation	'
	Note 25.  Litigation
	The Company is subject to various legal proceedings in the normal course of its business. It is Management’s belief that the ultimate resolution of such claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor

Condensed Parent Company Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Parent Company Information [Abstract]	'
Condensed Parent Company Information	'
	Note 26.  Condensed Parent Company Information
	The following condensed financial information reflects the accounts and transactions of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. for the dates indicated:
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
	Condensed Balance Sheets
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Assets
	Cash	$	433		$	1,291
	Investment in bank subsidiary		123,681			135,538
	Investment securities:
	Available for sale, at fair value		64			64
	Other assets		1,748			407
	Total Assets	$	125,926		$	137,300
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Short-term debt	$	1,800		$	1,800
	Long-term debt		500			1,100
	Other liabilities		221			219
	Total Liabilities		2,521			3,119
	Stockholders' Equity		123,405			134,181
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	125,926		$	137,300
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
	Condensed Statements of Income
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Operating Income
	Dividends received from bank subsidiary	$	4,669		$	6,400		$	4,600
	Other income		90			1			32
	Total operating income		4,759			6,401			4,632
	Operating Expenses
	Interest expense		115			91			166
	Salaries & Benefits		88			101			85
	Other expenses		449			667			927
	Total operating expenses		652			859			1,178
	Income before income tax benefit and increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		4,107			5,542			3,454
	Income tax benefit		212			373			200
	Income before increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		4,319			5,915			3,654
	Increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		4,827			6,144			4,379
	Net Income	$	9,146		$	12,059		$	8,033
	Less preferred stock dividends		(713	)		(1,972	)		(1,976	)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	8,433		$	10,087		$	6,057
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income	$	9,146		$	12,059		$	8,033
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	(Increase) in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		(4,827	)		(6,144	)		(4,379	)
	Loss on sale of securities		-			2			-
	Net change in other liabilities		2			32			(349	)
	Net change in other assets		161			(122	)		(250	)
	Net cash provided by operating activities		4,482			5,827			3,055
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and sales of AFS securities		-			248			-
	Funds Invested in AFS securities		-			(41	)		-
	Payments for investments in and advances to subsidiary		-			-			(19,331	)
	Cash paid in excess of cash received in acquisition		-			-			(2,203	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		-			207			(21,534	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from short-term debt		-			1,800			-
	Proceeds from long-term debt		-			-			3,500
	Repayment of long-term debt		(600	)		(2,100	)		(3,800	)
	Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		-			-			39,435
Repurchase of preferred stock		-			-			(21,128	)
Repurchase of common stock		-			(54	)		-
Dividends paid		(4,740	)		(6,007	)		(5,433	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,340	)		(6,361	)		12,574
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(858	)		(327	)		(5,905	)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		1,291			1,618			7,523
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	433		$	1,291		$	1,618

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif1

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation	'
	Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Guaranty Bank. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts reported in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Acquisition Accounting	'
	Acquisition Accounting
	Acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Purchased assets, including identifiable intangibles, and assumed liabilities are recorded at their respective acquisition date fair values. If the fair value of net assets purchased exceeds the consideration given, a gain on acquisition is recognized. If the consideration given exceeds the fair value of the net assets received, goodwill is recognized. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of an acquisition as information relative to closing date fair values becomes available. Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. See Acquired Loans section below for accounting policy regarding loans acquired in a business combination.
Use of estimates	'
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans, and the valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting adjustments. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and real estate owned, the Company obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.
Cash and cash equivalents	'
	Cash and cash equivalents
	For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash, due from banks, interest-bearing demand deposits with banks and federal funds sold with maturities of three months or less.
Securities	'
	Securities
	The Company reviews its financial position, liquidity and future plans in evaluating the criteria for classifying investment securities. Debt securities that Management has the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using methods approximating the interest method. Securities available for sale are stated at fair value. The unrealized difference, if any, between amortized cost and fair value of these AFS securities is excluded from income and is reported, net of deferred taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income as a part of stockholders’ equity. Details of other comprehensive income are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on securities are computed based on the specific identification method and are reported as a separate component of other income.
	Any security that has experienced a decline in value, which Management believes is deemed other than temporary, is reduced to its estimated fair value by a charge to operations. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, Management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. Discounts and premiums related to debt securities are amortized using the effective interest rate method.
Loans held for sale	'
	Loans held for sale
	Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Loans held for sale have primarily been fixed rate single-family residential mortgage loans under contract to be sold in the secondary market. In most cases, loans in this category are sold within thirty days. Buyers generally have recourse to return a purchased loan under limited circumstances. Recourse conditions may include early payment default, breach of representations or warranties and documentation deficiencies.  Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with the mortgage servicing rights released. Gains or losses on sales of mortgage loans are recognized based on the differences between the selling price and the carrying value of the related mortgage loans sold.
Loans	'
	Loans
	Loans are stated at the principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees. In addition to loans issued in the normal course of business, overdrafts on customer deposit accounts are considered to be loans and reclassified as such. Interest income on all classifications of loans is calculated using the simple interest method on daily balances of the principal amount outstanding.
	Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when Management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, the borrower’s financial condition is such that reasonable doubt exists as to the full and timely collection of principal and interest. This evaluation is made for all loans that are 90 days or more contractually past due. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Income on such loans is then recognized only to the extent that cash is received and where the future collection of interest and principal is probable. Loans are returned to accrual status when, in the judgment of Management, all principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured to be collected within a reasonable time frame and when the borrower has demonstrated payment performance of cash or cash equivalents; generally for a period of six months. All loans, except mortgage loans, are considered past due if they are past due 30 days. Mortgage loans are considered past due when two consecutive payments have been missed. Loans that are past due 90-120 days and deemed uncollectible are charged-off. The loan charge off is a reduction of the allowance for loan losses.
Credit Quality	'
	Credit Quality
	The Company’s credit quality indicators are pass, special mention, substandard, and doubtful.
	Loans included in the pass category are performing loans with satisfactory debt coverage ratios, collateral, payment history, and documentation requirements.
	Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that deserve close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects. Borrowers may be experiencing adverse operating trends (declining revenues or margins) or an ill proportioned balance sheet (e.g., increasing inventory without an increase in sales, high leverage, tight liquidity). Adverse economic or market conditions, such as interest rate increases or the entry of a new competitor, may also support a special mention rating. Nonfinancial reasons include management problems, pending litigation, an ineffective loan agreement or other material structural weakness, and any other significant deviation from prudent lending practices.
	A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. These loans require more intensive supervision. Substandard loans are generally characterized by current or expected unprofitable operations, inadequate debt service coverage, inadequate liquidity, or marginal capitalization. Repayment may depend on collateral or other credit risk mitigates. For some substandard loans, the likelihood of full collection of interest and principal may be in doubt and interest is no longer accrued. For consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due or that are nonaccrual are considered substandard.
	Doubtful loans have the weaknesses of substandard loans with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full questionable and there is a high probability of loss based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.
	A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by Management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. This process is only applied to impaired loans or relationships in excess of $250,000. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, individual consumer and residential loans are not separately identified for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.
Acquired Loans	'
	Acquired Loans
	Acquired loans are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. Acquired loans are segregated between those with deteriorated credit quality at acquisition and those deemed as performing. To make this determination, Management considers such factors as past due status, nonaccrual status, credit risk ratings, interest rates and collateral position. The fair value of acquired loans deemed performing is determined by discounting cash flows, both principal and interest, for each pool at prevailing market interest rates as well as consideration of inherent potential losses. The difference between the fair value and principal balances due at acquisition date, the fair value discount, is accreted into income over the estimated life of each loan pool.
	Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at their estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. Performing acquired loans are subsequently evaluated for any required allowance at each reporting date. An allowance for loan losses is calculated using a similar methodology for originated loans.
Loan fees and costs	'
	Loan fees and costs
	Nonrefundable loan origination and commitment fees and direct costs associated with originating loans are deferred and recognized over the lives of the related loans as an adjustment to the loans' yield using the level yield method.
Allowance for loan losses	'
	Allowance for loan losses
	The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when Management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. The allowance, which is based on evaluation of the collectability of loans and prior loan loss experience, is an amount that, in the opinion of Management, reflects the risks inherent in the existing loan portfolio and exists at the reporting date. The evaluations take into consideration a number of subjective factors including changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, current economic conditions that may affect a borrower’s ability to pay, adequacy of loan collateral and other relevant factors. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the estimated losses on loans. Such agencies may require additional recognition of losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
	The following are general credit risk factors that affect the Company's loan portfolio segments.  These factors do not encompass all risks associated with each loan category.  Construction and land development loans have risks associated with interim construction prior to permanent financing and repayment risks due to the future sale of developed property.  Farmland and agricultural loans have risks such as weather, government agricultural policies, fuel and fertilizer costs, and market price volatility.  1-4 family, multi-family, and consumer credits are strongly influenced by employment levels, consumer debt loads and the general economy.  Non-farm non-residential loans include both owner occupied real estate and non-owner occupied real estate.  Common risks associated with these properties is the ability to maintain tenant leases and keep lease income at a level able to service required debt and operating expenses.  Commercial and industrial loans generally have non-real estate secured collateral which requires closer monitoring than real estate collateral.
	Although Management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, because of uncertainties associated with local economic conditions, collateral values and future cash flows on impaired loans, it is reasonably possible that a material change could occur in the allowance for loan losses in the near term. However, the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.  The evaluation of the adequacy of loan collateral is often based upon estimates and appraisals. Because of changing economic conditions, the valuations determined from such estimates and appraisals may also change. Accordingly, the Company may ultimately incur losses that vary from Management's current estimates. Adjustments to the allowance for loan losses will be reported in the period such adjustments become known or can be reasonably estimated. All loan losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the loss actually occurs or when the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Recoveries are credited to the allowance at the time of recovery.
	The allowance consists of specific, general, and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as doubtful, substandard, and impaired. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. Also, a specific reserve is allocated for our syndicated loans. The general component covers non-classified loans and special mention loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect the estimate of probable losses.
	The allowance for loan losses is reviewed on a monthly basis. The monitoring of credit risk also extends to unfunded credit commitments, such as unused commercial credit lines and letters of credit. A reserve is established as needed for estimates of probable losses on such commitments.
Goodwill and Intangible assets	'
	Goodwill and intangible assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are subject to annual impairment tests. The Company’s goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. Adverse changes in the economic environment, declining operations, or other factors could result in a decline in the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value is less than the carrying amount, a loss would be recognized in other non-interest expense to reduce the carrying amount to implied fair value of goodwill. The goodwill impairment test includes two steps that are preceded by a, “step zero”, qualitative test. The qualitative test allows Management to assess whether qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that impairment exists. If it is not more likely than not that impairment exists, then no impairment exists and the two step quantitative test would not be necessary. These qualitative indicators include factors such as earnings, share price, market conditions, etc. If the qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that impairment exists, then the two step quantitative test would be necessary. Step one is used to identify potential impairment and compares the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Step two of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied estimated fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of goodwill for that reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of that unit’s goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Identifiable intangible assets are acquired assets that lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or legal rights or because the assets are capable of being sold or exchanged either on their own or in combination with the related contract, asset or liability. The Company’s intangible assets primarily relate to core deposits. These core deposit intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over terms ranging from seven to fifteen years. Management periodically evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that impair this deposit intangible.
Premises and equipment	'
	Premises and equipment
	Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
	Buildings and improvements 10-40 years
	Equipment, fixtures and automobiles 3-10 years
	Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Repairs, maintenance and minor improvements are charged to operating expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition, if any, are recorded as a separate line item in noninterest income on the Statements of Income.
Other real estate	'
	Other real estate
	Other real estate includes properties acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of deeds in lieu of foreclosure. These properties are recorded at the lower of the recorded investment in the property or its fair value less the estimated cost of disposition. Any valuation adjustments required prior to foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, losses on the periodic revaluation of the property are charged to current period earnings as other real estate expense. Costs of operating and maintaining the properties are charged to other real estate expense as incurred. Any subsequent gains or losses on dispositions are credited or charged to income in the period of disposition.
Off-balance sheet financial instruments	'
	Off-balance sheet financial instruments
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments under credit card arrangements, commitments to fund commercial real estate, construction and land development loans secured by real estate, and performance standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes
	The Company and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return on a calendar year basis. In lieu of Louisiana state income tax, the Bank is subject to the Louisiana bank shares tax, which is included in noninterest expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local income tax examinations for years before 2010. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be utilized.
Comprehensive income	'
	Comprehensive income
	Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are presented in the Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Valuation techniques use certain inputs to arrive at fair value. Inputs to valuation techniques are the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. They may be observable or unobservable. The Company uses a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. See Note 22 for a detailed description of fair value measurements.
Transfers of Financial Assets	'
	Transfers of Financial Assets
	Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (i) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (ii) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Earnings per common share	'
	Earnings per common share
	Earnings per share represent income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. In February of 2012, the Company issued a pro rata, 10% common stock dividend. The shares issued for the stock dividend have been retrospectively factored into the calculation of earnings per share as well as cash dividends paid on common stock and represented on the face of the financial statements. No convertible shares of the Company’s stock are outstanding.
Operating Segments	'
	Operating Segments
	All of the Company’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated into one reportable operating segment. While the chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, the identifiable segments are not material. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis.

Acquisition_Activity_Tables

Acquisition Activity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisition Activity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of acquired assets and liabilities at fair value	'
	The acquired assets and liabilities at fair value are presented in the following table. The table also includes intangible assets other than goodwill created in the acquisition, namely, core deposit intangible assets.
	(in thousands)	As Recorded by First Guaranty Bancshares
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,270
	Investment securities		11,109
	Loans		63,001
	Premises and equipment		2,934
	Core deposit intangible		1,353
	Other real estate owned		2,309
	Other assets		1,410
	Interest-bearing deposits		(61,880	)
	Noninterest-bearing deposits		(16,148	)
	Long-term debt		(3,500	)
	Deferred tax liability		(253	)
	Other liabilities		(632	)
	Gain on acquisition		(1,665	)
	Total purchase price	$	5,308

Securities_Tables

Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities [Abstract]	'
Summary comparison of securities by type	'
	A summary comparison of securities by type at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is shown below.
		31-Dec-13												31-Dec-12
	(in thousands)	Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains			Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S Treasuries	$	36,000		$	-		$	-		$	36,000		$	20,000		$	-	$	-		$	20,000
	U.S. Government Agencies		302,816			-			(16,117	)		286,699			392,616			751		(278	)		393,089
	Corporate debt securities		142,580			3,729			(1,828	)		144,481			159,488			8,024		(401	)		167,111
	Mutual funds or other equity securities		564			-			(8	)		556			564			23		-			587
	Municipal bonds		16,091			384			-			16,475			18,481			1,032		-			19,513
	Total available-for-sale securities		498,051			4,113			(17,953	)		484,211			591,149			9,830		(679	)		600,300
	Held to maturity:
	U.S. Government Agencies		86,927			-			(5,971	)		80,956			58,943			175		(179	)		58,939
	Mortgage-backed securities		63,366			-			(2,680	)		60,686			-			-		-			-
	Total held to maturity securities	$	150,293		$	-		$	(8,651	)	$	141,642		$	58,943		$	175	$	(179	)	$	58,939
Investments classified by contractual maturity date	'
	The scheduled maturities of securities at December 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to call or prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities are not due at a single maturity because of amortization and potential prepayment of the underlying mortgages. For this reason they are presented separately in the maturity table below.
		31-Dec-13
	(in thousands)	Amortized Cost			Fair Value
	Available-for-sale:
	Due in one year or less	$	45,610		$	45,738
	Due after one year through five years		190,239			189,238
	Due after five years through 10 years		221,356			211,724
	Over 10 years		40,846			37,511
	Total available-for-sale securities		498,051			484,211
	Held to maturity:
	Due in one year or less		-			-
	Due after one year through five years		-			-
	Due after five years through 10 years		86,927			80,956
	Over 10 years		-			-
	Subtotal		86,927			80,956
	Mortgage-backed Securities		63,366			60,686
	Total held to maturity securities	$	150,293		$	141,642
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments	'
	The following is a summary of the fair value of securities with gross unrealized losses and an aging of those gross unrealized losses:
		At December 31, 2013
		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or More								Total
	(in thousands)	Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasuries	3		$	26,000		$	-		-		$	-		$	-		3	$	26,000		$	-
	U.S. Government agencies	65			218,047			(11,110	)	21			68,652			(5,007	)	86		286,699			(16,117	)
	Corporate debt securities	154			39,555			(1,378	)	22			5,173			(450	)	176		44,728			(1,828	)
	Mutual funds or other equity securities	1			492			(8	)	-			-			-		1		492			(8	)
	Total available-for-sale securities	223			284,094			(12,496	)	43			73,825			(5,457	)	266		357,919			(17,953	)
	Held to maturity:
	U.S. Government agencies	14			50,520			(3,743	)	7			30,436			(2,228	)	21		80,956			(5,971	)
	Mortgage-backed securities	26			60,686			(2,680	)	-			-			-		26		60,686			(2,680	)
	Total held to maturity securities	40		$	111,206		$	(6,423	)	7		$	30,436		$	(2,228	)	47	$	141,642		$	(8,651	)
	The following is a summary of the fair value of securities with gross unrealized losses and an aging of those gross unrealized losses:
	.
		At December 31, 2012
		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or More								Total
	(in thousands)	Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities		Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses			Number of Securities	Fair Value			Gross Unrealized Losses
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasuries	1		$	20,000		$	-		-		$	-		$	-		1	$	20,000		$	-
	U.S. Government agencies	34			119,952			(278	)	-			-			-		34		119,952			(278	)
	Corporate debt securities	59			13,222			(183	)	7			2,211			(218	)	66		15,433			(401	)
	Total available-for-sale securities	94			153,174			(461	)	7			2,211			(218	)	101		155,385			(679	)
	Held to maturity:
	U.S. Government agencies	6			24,118			(179	)	-			-			-		6		24,118			(179	)
	Total held to maturity securities	6		$	24,118		$	(179	)	-		$	-		$	-		6	$	24,118		$	(179	)
Schedule of exposure to investment securities issuers that exceeded 10 percent of stockholder's equity	'
	At December 31, 2013, the Company's exposure to investment securities issuers that exceeded 10% of stockholders’ equity as follows:
		At December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Amortized Cost			Fair Value
	U.S. Treasuries	$	36,000		$	36,000
	Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)		142,043			133,042
	Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac-FHLMC)		50,859			47,769
	Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae-FNMA)		138,563			132,031
	Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB)		121,643			115,498
	Total	$	489,108		$	464,340

Loans_Tables

Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans [Abstract]	'
Summary of components of loan portfolio	'
	The following table summarizes the components of the Company's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated:
		31-Dec-13					31-Dec-12
	(in thousands except for %)	Balance			As % of Category		Balance			As % of Category
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	47,550		6.7	%	$	44,856		7.1	%
	Farmland		9,826		1.4	%		11,182		1.8	%
	1- 4 Family		103,764		14.7	%		87,473		13.8	%
	Multifamily		13,771		2	%		14,855		2.4	%
	Non-farm non-residential		336,071		47.7	%		312,716		49.6	%
	Total Real Estate		510,982		72.5	%		471,082		74.7	%
	Non-real Estate:
	Agricultural		21,749		3.1	%		18,476		2.9	%
	Commercial and industrial		151,087		21.4	%		117,425		18.6	%
	Consumer and other		20,917		3	%		23,758		3.8	%
	Total Non-real Estate		193,753		27.5	%		159,659		25.3	%
	Total loans before unearned income		704,735		100	%		630,741		100	%
	Unearned income		(1,569	)				(1,241	)
	Total loans net of unearned income	$	703,166				$	629,500
Summary of fixed and floating rate loans by contractual maturity, excluding nonaccrual loans	'
	The following table summarizes fixed and floating rate loans by contractual maturity, excluding nonaccrual loans, as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 unadjusted for scheduled principal payments, prepayments, or repricing opportunities. The average life of the loan portfolio may be substantially less than the contractual terms when these adjustments are considered.
		31-Dec-13									31-Dec-12
	(in thousands)	Fixed			Floating			Total			Fixed		Floating			Total
	One year or less	$	60,642		$	70,602		$	131,244		$	89,117	$	107,176		$	196,293
	One to five years		220,490			209,587			430,077			147,896		175,743			323,639
	Five to 15 years		71,655			26,076			97,731			33,770		42,595			76,365
	Over 15 years		8,503			22,695			31,198			7,829		5,927			13,756
	Subtotal	$	361,290		$	328,960			690,250		$	278,612	$	331,441			610,053
	Nonaccrual loans								14,485								20,688
	Total loans before unearned income								704,735								630,741
	Unearned income								(1,569	)							(1,241	)
	Total loans net of unearned income							$	703,166							$	629,500
Past due financing receivables	'
	The following tables present the age analysis of past due loans for the periods indicated:
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due			90 Days or Greater Past Due			Total Past Due			Current		Total Loans			Recorded Investment 90 Days Accruing
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	100		$	73		$	173		$	47,377	$	47,550		$	-
	Farmland		-			130			130			9,696		9,826			-
	1 - 4 family		3,534			4,662			8,196			95,568		103,764			414
	Multifamily		-			-			-			13,771		13,771			-
	Non-farm non-residential		154			7,539			7,693			328,378		336,071			-
	Total Real Estate		3,788			12,404			16,192			494,790		510,982			414
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-			526			526			21,223		21,749			-
	Commercial and industrial		63			1,946			2,009			149,078		151,087			-
	Consumer and other		123			23			146			20,771		20,917			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		186			2,495			2,681			191,072		193,753			-
	Total loans before unearned income	$	3,974		$	14,899		$	18,873		$	685,862		704,735		$	414
	Unearned income													(1,569	)
	Total loans net of unearned income												$	703,166
		As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due			90 Days or Greater Past Due			Total Past Due			Current		Total Loans			Recorded Investment  90 Days Accruing
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	228		$	854		$	1,082		$	43,774	$	44,856		$	-
	Farmland		96			312			408			10,774		11,182			-
	1 - 4 family		4,895			5,058			9,953			77,520		87,473			455
	Multifamily		156			-			156			14,699		14,855			-
	Non-farm non-residential		1,137			11,571			12,708			300,008		312,716			-
	Total Real Estate		6,512			17,795			24,307			446,775		471,082			455
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-			512			512			17,964		18,476			-
	Commercial and industrial		60			2,831			2,891			114,534		117,425			-
	Consumer and other		115			5			120			23,638		23,758			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		175			3,348			3,523			156,136		159,659			-
	Total loans before unearned income	$	6,687		$	21,143		$	27,830		$	602,911		630,741		$	455
	Unearned income													(1,241	)
	Total loans net of unearned income												$	629,500
Schedule of financing receivables, non accrual status	'
	The following is a summary of nonaccrual loans by class for the periods indicated:
		As of December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	73		$	854
	Farmland		130			312
	1 - 4 family		4,248			4,603
	Multifamily		-			-
	Non-farm non-residential		7,539			11,571
	Total Real Estate		11,990			17,340
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		526			512
	Commercial and industrial		1,946			2,831
	Consumer and other		23			5
	Total Non-Real Estate		2,495			3,348
	Total Nonaccrual Loans	$	14,485		$	20,688
Financing receivable credit quality indicators	'
	The following table identifies the credit exposure of the loan portfolio by specific credit ratings for the periods indicated:
		As of December 31, 2013														As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Pass			Special Mention			Substandard			Doubtful		Total			Pass			Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	40,286		$	1,330		$	5,934		$	-	$	47,550		$	29,654		$	5,595	$	9,607	$	-	$	44,856
	Farmland		9,631			85			110			-		9,826			11,059			-		123		-		11,182
	1 - 4 family		89,623			4,060			10,081			-		103,764			71,240			7,117		9,116		-		87,473
	Multifamily		5,884			5,936			1,951			-		13,771			6,746			806		7,303		-		14,855
	Non-farm non-residential		305,992			9,196			20,883			-		336,071			274,970			10,605		27,141		-		312,716
	Total Real Estate		451,416			20,607			38,959			-		510,982			393,669			24,123		53,290		-		471,082
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		21,486			11			252			-		21,749			17,969			75		432		-		18,476
	Commercial and industrial		149,930			592			565			-		151,087			108,590			3,834		5,001		-		117,425
	Consumer and other		20,720			117			80			-		20,917			23,560			140		58		-		23,758
	Total Non-Real Estate		192,136			720			897			-		193,753			150,119			4,049		5,491		-		159,659
	Total loans before unearned income	$	643,552		$	21,327		$	39,856		$	-		704,735		$	543,788		$	28,172	$	58,781	$	-		630,741
	Unearned income													(1,569	)											(1,241	)
	Total loans net of unearned income												$	703,166											$	629,500

Allowance_for_Loan_Losses_Tabl

Allowance for Loan Losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]	'
Allowance for credit losses on financing receivables	'
	A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses, by loan type, for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		As of December,
		2013														2012
	(in thousands)	Beginning		Charge-offs			Recoveries			Provision			Ending			Beginning			Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision			Ending Allowance(12/31/12)
		Allowance (12/31/12)											Allowance (12/31/13)			Allowance (12/31/11)
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	1,098	$	(233	)	$	10		$	655		$	1,530		$	1,002		$	(65	)	$	15	$	146		$	1,098
	Farmland		50		(31	)		140			(142	)		17			65			-			1		(16	)		50
	1 - 4 family		2,239		(220	)		49			(94	)		1,974			1,917			(1,409	)		35		1,696			2,239
	Multifamily		284		-			-			92			376			780			(187	)		-		(309	)		284
	Non-farm non-residential		3,666		(1,148	)		8			1,081			3,607			2,980			(459	)		116		1,029			3,666
	Total Real Estate		7,337		(1,632	)		207			1,592			7,504			6,744			(2,120	)		167		2,546			7,337
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		64		(41	)		5			18			46			125			(49	)		1		(13	)		64
	Commercial and industrial		2,488		(1,098	)		71			715			2,176			1,407			(809	)		329		1,561			2,488
	Consumer and other		233		(262	)		243			(6	)		208			314			(473	)		283		109			233
	Unallocated		220		-			-			201			421			289			-			-		(69	)		220
	Total Non-Real Estate		3,005		(1,401	)		319			928			2,851			2,135			(1,331	)		613		1,588			3,005
	Total	$	10,342	$	(3,033	)	$	526		$	2,520		$	10,355		$	8,879		$	(3,451	)	$	780	$	4,134		$	10,342
		As of December,
		2011
	(in thousands)	Beginning		Charge-offs			Recoveries			Provision			Ending Allowance(12/31/11)
		Allowance (12/31/10)
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	977	$	(1,093	)	$	1		$	1,117		$	1,002
	Farmland		46		(144	)		-			163			65
	1 - 4 family		1,891		(1,613	)		118			1,521			1,917
	Multifamily		487		-			-			293			780
	Non-farm non-residential		3,423		(5,193	)		13			4,737			2,980
	Total Real Estate		6,824		(8,043	)		132			7,831			6,744
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		80		(23	)		2			66			125
	Commercial and industrial		510		(1,638	)		371			2,164			1,407
	Consumer and other		390		(653	)		227			350			314
	Unallocated		513		-			-			(224	)		289
	Total Non-Real Estate		1,493		(2,314	)		600			2,356			2,135
	Total	$	8,317	$	(10,357	)	$	732		$	10,187		$	8,879
	A summary of the allowance and loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment are as follows:
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment			Total Allowance for Credit Losses			Loans			Loans			Total Loans before Unearned Income
										Individually Evaluated for Impairment			Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	1,166	$	364		$	1,530		$	5,777		$	41,773		$	47,550
	Farmland		-		17			17			-			9,826			9,826
	1 - 4 family		25		1,949			1,974			2,868			100,896			103,764
	Multifamily		304		72			376			1,951			11,820			13,771
	Non-farm non-residential		1,053		2,554			3,607			19,279			316,792			336,071
	Total Real Estate		2,548		4,956			7,504			29,875			481,107			510,982
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		46			46			-			21,749			21,749
	Commercial and industrial		-		2,176			2,176			-			151,087			151,087
	Consumer and other		-		208			208			-			20,917			20,917
	Unallocated		-		421			421
	Total Non-Real Estate		-		2,851			2,851			-			193,753			193,753
	Total	$	2,548	$	7,807		$	10,355		$	29,875		$	674,860			704,735
	Unearned Income																(1,569	)
	Total loans net of unearned income															$	703,166
		As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment			Total Allowance for Credit Losses			Loans			Loans			Total Loans before Unearned Income
										Individually Evaluated for Impairment			Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	713	$	385		$	1,098		$	8,865		$	35,991		$	44,856
	Farmland		-		50			50			-			11,182			11,182
1 - 4 family		91		2,148			2,239			2,126			85,347			87,473
Multifamily		244		40			284			7,302			7,553			14,855
Non-farm non-residential		1,535		2,131			3,666			25,904			286,812			312,716
Total Real Estate		2,583		4,754			7,337			44,197			426,885			471,082
Non-Real Estate:
Agricultural		-		64			64			-			18,476			18,476
Commercial and industrial		507		1,981			2,488			4,390			113,035			117,425
Consumer and other		-		233			233			-			23,758			23,758
Unallocated		-		220			220
Total Non-Real Estate		507		2,498			3,005			4,390			155,269			159,659
Total	$	3,090	$	7,252		$	10,342		$	48,587		$	582,154			630,741
Unearned Income																(1,241	)
Total loans net of unearned income															$	629,500
Impaired financing receivables	'
	The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at December 31, 2013:
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance			Related Allowance			Average Recorded Investment			Interest Income Recognized			Interest Income Cash Basis
	Impaired Loans with no related allowance:
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	599		$	35		$	36
	Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
	1 - 4 family		441		441			-			472			28			35
	Multifamily		607		607			-			5,890			359			382
	Non-farm non-residential		4,722		5,456			-			7,579			425			527
	Total Real Estate		5,770		6,504			-			14,540			847			980
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			1,472			134			162
	Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			1,472			134			162
	Total Impaired Loans with no related allowance		5,770		6,504			-			16,012			981			1,142
	Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded:
	Real estate:
	Construction & land development		5,777		5,777			1,166			6,345			383			360
	Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
	1 - 4 family		2,427		2,620			25			1,643			121			107
	Multifamily		1,344		1,344			304			1,348			89			96
	Non-farm non-residential		14,557		17,469			1,053			14,868			775			573
	Total Real Estate		24,105		27,210			2,548			24,204			1,368			1,136
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Total Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded		24,105		27,210			2,548			24,204			1,368			1,136
	Total Impaired Loans	$	29,875	$	33,714		$	2,548		$	40,216		$	2,349		$	2,278
	The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at December 31, 2012:
		As of December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance			Related Allowance			Average Recorded Investment			Interest Income Recognized			Interest Income Cash Basis
	Impaired Loans with no related allowance:
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	3,177	$	3,177		$	-		$	4,012		$	414		$	404
	Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
	1 - 4 family		1,516		2,176			-			2,102			162			73
	Multifamily		1,351		1,351			-			1,355			103			110
	Non-farm non-residential		2,936		2,982			-			5,963			427			287
	Total Real Estate		8,980		9,686			-			13,432			1,106			874
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Commercial and industrial		3,734		3,734			-			1,098			117			87
	Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		3,734		3,734			-			1,098			117			87
	Total Impaired Loans with no related allowance		12,714		13,420			-			14,530			1,223			961
	Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded:
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development		5,688		5,688			713			3,677			406			418
	Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-
	1 - 4 family		610		776			91			732			70			67
	Multifamily		5,951		5,951			244			5,998			597			593
	Non-farm non-residential		22,968		25,720			1,535			24,669			2,616			2,711
	Total Real Estate		35,217		38,135			2,583			35,076			3,689			3,789
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Commercial and industrial		656		656			507			786			94			-
	Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		656		656			507			786			94			-
	Total Impaired Loans with an allowance recorded		35,873		38,791			3,090			35,862			3,783			3,789
Total Impaired Loans	$	48,587	$	52,211		$	3,090		$	50,392		$	5,006		$	4,750
Troubled debt restructurings on financing receivables	'
	The following table is an age analysis of TDRs as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
	Troubled Debt Restructurings	31-Dec-13											31-Dec-12
		Accruing Loans											Accruing Loans
	(in thousands)	Current		30-89 Days Past Due			Nonaccrual			Total TDRs			Current			30-89 Days Past Due			Nonaccrual			Total TDRs
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	2,602		$	-		$	-		$	2,602
	Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	1 - 4 Family		-		-			-			-			-			-			1,296			1,296
	Multifamily		-		-			-			-			5,951			-			-			5,951
	Non-farm non residential		3,006		-			230			3,236			6,103			-			678			6,781
	Total Real Estate		3,006		-			230			3,236			14,656			-			1,974			16,630
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Total	$	3,006	$	-		$	230		$	3,236		$	14,656		$	-		$	1,974		$	16,630
	The following table discloses TDR activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.
		Trouble Debt Restructured Loans Activity
		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Beginning balance		New TDRs			Charge-offs post-modification			Transferred to ORE			Paydowns			Construction to permanent financing			Restructured to market terms			Ending balance
		(December 31, 2012)																				{December 31, 2013}
	Real Estate:
	Construction & land development	$	2,602	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(2,602	)	$	-
	Farmland		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	1 - 4 family		1,296		-			-			(1,075	)		-			-			(221	)		-
	Multifamily		5,951		-			-			-			(16	)		-			(5,935	)		-
	Non-farm non-residential		6,781		-			(355	)		-			(95	)		-			(3,095	)		3,236
	Total Real Estate		16,630		-			(355	)		(1,075	)		(111	)		-			(11,853	)		3,236
	Non-Real Estate:
	Agricultural		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Commercial and industrial		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Consumer and other		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Total Non-Real Estate		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Total Impaired Loans with no related allowance	$	16,630	$	-		$	(355	)	$	(1,075	)	$	(111	)	$	-		$	(11,853	)	$	3,236

Premises_and_Equipment_Tables

Premises and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Premises and equipment	'
	The components of premises and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13		31-Dec-12
	Land	$	6,251	$	5,928
	Bank premises		18,051		17,485
	Furniture and equipment		19,753		16,889
	Construction in progress		195		122
	Acquired value		44,250		40,424
	Less: accumulated depreciation		24,638		20,860
	Net book value	$	19,612	$	19,564

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'
	The following table summarizes intangible assets subject to amortization.
		31-Dec-13							31-Dec-12
	(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Core deposit intangibles	$	9,350		$	7,412	$	1,938	$	9,350	$	7,093	$	2,257
	Mortgage servicing rights		267			132		135		267		111		156
	Total	$	9,617		$	7,544	$	2,073	$	9,617	$	7,204	$	2,413
Amortization expense of core deposit intangible assets for next five years	'
	Amortization expense of the core deposit intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
	For the Years Ended		Estimated Amortization Expense (in thousands)
	31-Dec-14		$	320
	31-Dec-15		$	320
	31-Dec-16		$	320
	31-Dec-17		$	320
	31-Dec-18		$	320

Other_Real_Estate_Tables

Other Real Estate (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Other real estate	'
	Other real estate owned consists of the following:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13		31-Dec-12
	Real Estate Owned Acquired by Foreclosure:
	Residential	$	1,803	$	1,186
	Construction & land development		754		1,083
	Non-farm non-residential		800		125
	Total Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosed Property	$	3,357	$	2,394

Deposits_Tables

Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deposits [Abstract]	'
Maturities of time deposits	'
	Time deposits maturing in the next five years are as follows:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13
	2014	$	405,031
	2015		135,032
	2016		51,982
	2017		23,009
	2018 and thereafter		26,959
	Total	$	642,013

Borrowings_Tables

Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Borrowings [Abstract]	'
Schedule of short-term borrowings	'
	Short-term borrowings are summarized as follows:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	3,988		$	12,946
	Line of credit		1,800			1,800
	Total short-term borrowings	$	5,788		$	14,746
Short-term borrowings	'
	The following schedule provides certain information about the Company’s short-term borrowings for the periods indicated:
		December 31,
	(in thousands except for %)	2013			2012			2011
	Outstanding at year end	$	5,788		$	14,746		$	12,223
	Maximum month-end outstanding	$	57,302		$	31,850		$	22,493
	Average daily outstanding	$	21,387		$	14,560		$	11,030
	Weighted average rate during the year		0.98	%		0.25	%		0.18	%
	Average rate at year end		1.51	%		0.75	%		0.21	%
Maturities on long-term debt	'
	As of December 31, 2013 maturities on long-term debt were as follows:
	(in thousands)	Long-term debt
	2014	$	500
	2015		-
	2016		-
	2017		-
	2018 and thereafter		-
	Total	$	500

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'
	The following table details the changes in the single component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013:
	(in thousands)	Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available for Sale
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
	Balance December 31, 2012	$	6,048
	Reclassification adjustments to net income:
	Realized gains on securities		(1,571	)
	Provision for income taxes		534
	Unrealized losses arising during the period, net of tax		(14,145	)
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	(9,134	)
	The following table details the changes in the single component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012:
	(in thousands)	Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Balance December 31, 2011	$	4,467
	Reclassification adjustments to net income:
	Realized gains on securities		(4,868	)
	Provision for income taxes		1,655
	Unrealized gains arising during the period, net of tax		4,794
	Balance December 31, 2012	$	6,048
	The following table details the changes in the single component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011:
	(in thousands)	Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available for Sale
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Balance December 31, 2010	$	(259	)
	Reclassification adjustments to net income:
	Realized gains on securities		(3,531	)
	Provision for income taxes		1,200
	Unrealized gains arising during the period, net of tax		7,057
	Balance December 31, 2011	$	4,467

Capital_Requirements_Tables

Capital Requirements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Requirements [Abstract]	'
Actual and required capital amounts and ratios	'
	As of December 31, 2013, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since the notification that Management believes have changed the Bank’s category. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented in the following table.
		Actual				Minimum Capital Requirements				Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions
	(in thousands except for %)	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	31-Dec-13
	Total Risk-based Capital:
	Consolidated	$	138,958	14.71	%	$	75,594	8	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	139,234	14.76	%	$	75,462	8	%	$	94,328	10	%
	Tier 1 Capital:
	Consolidated	$	128,603	13.61	%	$	37,797	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	128,879	13.66	%	$	37,731	4	%	$	56,597	6	%
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital:
	Consolidated	$	128,603	9.14	%	$	56,307	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	128,879	9.17	%	$	56,236	4	%	$	70,295	5	%
	31-Dec-12
	Total Risk-based Capital:
	Consolidated	$	134,229	15.31	%	$	70,133	8	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	135,590	15.47	%	$	70,095	8	%	$	87,619	10	%
	Tier 1 Capital:
	Consolidated	$	123,877	14.13	%	$	35,066	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	125,238	14.29	%	$	35,048	4	%	$	52,571	6	%
	Tier 1 Leverage Capital:
	Consolidated	$	123,877	9.24	%	$	53,649	4	%		N/A	N/A
	Bank	$	125,238	9.34	%	$	53,644	4	%	$	67,055	5	%

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of related party transactions	'
	In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiary, First Guaranty Bank,  have loans, deposits and other transactions with its executive officers, directors and certain business organizations and individuals with which such persons are associated. These transactions are completed with terms no less favorable than current market rates. An analysis of the activity of loans made to such borrowers during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	33,148	$	27,352
	Net Increase		16,803		5,796
	Balance, end of year	$	49,951	$	33,148

Other_Expenses_Tables

Other Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Expenses [Abstract]	'
Summary of significant components of other noninterest expense	'
	The following is a summary of the significant components of other noninterest expense:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Other noninterest expense:
	Legal and professional fees	$	2,347	$	1,990	$	2,208
	Data processing		1,269		1,225		1,230
	Marketing and public relations		638		697		654
	Taxes - sales, capital and franchise		584		661		640
	Operating supplies		487		581		574
	Travel and lodging		563		523		492
	Telephone		206		220		197
	Amortization of core deposits		320		350		285
	Donations		294		195		297
	Net costs from other real estate and repossessions		941		2,083		1,317
	Regulatory assessment		1,784		1,471		1,663
	Other		3,237		3,784		3,262
	Total other noninterest expense	$	12,670	$	13,780	$	12,819

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Provision for income taxes	'
	The following is a summary of the provision for income taxes included in the Statements of Income:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Current	$	4,748		$	6,366		$	3,673
	Deferred		(171	)		(505	)		50
	Total	$	4,577		$	5,861		$	3,723
Effective income tax rate reconciliation	'
	The difference between income taxes computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate and the provision for income taxes in the financial statements is reconciled as follows:
		December 31,
	(in thousands except for %)	2013			2012			2011
	Statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		34	%
	Federal income taxes at statutory rate	$	4,803		$	6,272		$	4,001
	Tax exempt gain on acquisition		-			-			(566	)
	Tax exempt municipal income		(133	)		(156	)		(36	)
	Other		(93	)		(255	)		324
	Total	$	4,577		$	5,861		$	3,723
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
	Deferred taxes are recorded based upon differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and available tax credit carry forwards. Temporary differences between the financial statement and tax values of assets and liabilities give rise to deferred taxes. The significant components of deferred taxes classified in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for loan losses	$	3,521		$	3,516
	Other real estate owned		485			455
	Impairment writedown on securities		-			168
	Unrealized losses on available for sale securities		4,706			-
	Other		425			540
	Gross deferred tax assets		9,137			4,679
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization		(2,517	)		(2,642	)
	Unrealized gains on available for sale securities		-			(3,114	)
	Other		(328	)		(220	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities		(2,845	)		(5,976	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	6,292		$	(1,297	)

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of notional amounts of outstanding financial instruments	'
	Set forth below is a summary of the notional amounts of the financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13		31-Dec-12
	Contract Amount
	Commitments to Extend Credit	$	30,516	$	26,775
	Unfunded Commitments under lines of credit	$	115,311	$	71,423
	Commercial and Standby letters of credit	$	7,695	$	5,470

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair value, assets measured on recurring basis	'
	The following table summarizes financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Available for Sale Securities Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets	$	36,492		$	20,522
	Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs		441,885			573,071
	Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs		5,834			6,707
	Securities available for sale measured at fair value	$	484,211		$	600,300
Fair Value, assets measured on recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation	'
	The following table reconciles assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3):
		Level 3 Changes
	(in thousands)	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12
	Balance, beginning of year	$	6,707		$	7,516
	Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
	Included in earnings		-			-
	Included in other comprehensive income		-			-
	Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(873	)		(873	)
	Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		-			64
	Balance as of end of year	$	5,834		$	6,707
Fair value measurements, nonrecurring	'
	The following table measures financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, segregated by the level of valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
	(in thousands)	At December 31, 2013			At December 31, 2012
	Fair Value Measurements Using: Impaired Loans
	Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets	$	-		$	-
	Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs		9,282			8,563
	Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs		14,823			27,310
	Impaired loans measured at fair value	$	24,105		$	35,873
	Fair Value Measurements Using: Other Real Estate Owned
	Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets	$	-		$	-
	Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs		3,357			2,394
	Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs		-			-
	Other real estate owned measured at fair value	$	3,357		$	2,394

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of estimated fair values and carrying values of financial instruments	'
	The estimated fair values and carrying values of the financial instruments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented in the following table:
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	(in thousands)	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	61,484	$	61,484	$	86,233	$	86,233
	Securities, available for sale	$	484,211	$	484,211	$	600,300	$	600,300
	Securities, held to maturity	$	150,293	$	141,642	$	58,943	$	58,939
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock	$	1,835	$	1,835	$	1,275	$	1,275
	Loans, net	$	703,166	$	703,025	$	629,500	$	634,042
	Accrued interest receivable	$	6,258	$	6,258	$	6,711	$	6,711
	Liabilities
	Deposits	$	1,303,099	$	1,265,898	$	1,252,612	$	1,235,526
	Borrowings	$	6,288	$	6,288	$	15,846	$	15,846
	Accrued interest payable	$	2,364	$	2,364	$	2,840	$	2,840

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor1

Condensed Parent Company Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Parent Company Information [Abstract]	'
Condensed balance sheets	'
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
	Condensed Balance Sheets
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Assets
	Cash	$	433		$	1,291
	Investment in bank subsidiary		123,681			135,538
	Investment securities:
	Available for sale, at fair value		64			64
	Other assets		1,748			407
	Total Assets	$	125,926		$	137,300
	Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
	Short-term debt	$	1,800		$	1,800
	Long-term debt		500			1,100
	Other liabilities		221			219
	Total Liabilities		2,521			3,119
	Stockholders' Equity		123,405			134,181
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	125,926		$	137,300
Condensed statements of income	'
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
	Condensed Statements of Income
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Operating Income
	Dividends received from bank subsidiary	$	4,669		$	6,400		$	4,600
	Other income		90			1			32
	Total operating income		4,759			6,401			4,632
	Operating Expenses
	Interest expense		115			91			166
	Salaries & Benefits		88			101			85
	Other expenses		449			667			927
	Total operating expenses		652			859			1,178
	Income before income tax benefit and increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		4,107			5,542			3,454
	Income tax benefit		212			373			200
	Income before increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		4,319			5,915			3,654
	Increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		4,827			6,144			4,379
	Net Income	$	9,146		$	12,059		$	8,033
	Less preferred stock dividends		(713	)		(1,972	)		(1,976	)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	8,433		$	10,087		$	6,057
Condensed statements of cash flow	'
	First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flow
		December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income	$	9,146		$	12,059		$	8,033
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	(Increase) in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		(4,827	)		(6,144	)		(4,379	)
	Loss on sale of securities		-			2			-
	Net change in other liabilities		2			32			(349	)
	Net change in other assets		161			(122	)		(250	)
	Net cash provided by operating activities		4,482			5,827			3,055
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Proceeds from maturities, calls and sales of AFS securities		-			248			-
	Funds Invested in AFS securities		-			(41	)		-
	Payments for investments in and advances to subsidiary		-			-			(19,331	)
	Cash paid in excess of cash received in acquisition		-			-			(2,203	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		-			207			(21,534	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from short-term debt		-			1,800			-
	Proceeds from long-term debt		-			-			3,500
	Repayment of long-term debt		(600	)		(2,100	)		(3,800	)
	Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		-			-			39,435
	Repurchase of preferred stock		-			-			(21,128	)
	Repurchase of common stock		-			(54	)		-
	Dividends paid		(4,740	)		(6,007	)		(5,433	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,340	)		(6,361	)		12,574
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(858	)		(327	)		(5,905	)
	Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		1,291			1,618			7,523
	Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	433		$	1,291		$	1,618

Business_and_Summary_of_Signif2

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	ATM
	Office
	Facility
	Payment
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Number of banking offices	21
Number of drive up banking facility	1
Number of automated teller machines	27
Maximum period of refinement	'1 year
Loans [Abstract]	'
Consecutive payments	2
Minimum balance of impaired loans over which impairment method is applied	$250,000
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Company issued pro rata, common stock dividend (in hundredths)	10.00%
Minimum [Member] | Building Improvements [Member]	'
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Premises and equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Minimum [Member] | Equipment, fixtures and automobiles [Member]	'
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Premises and equipment, Useful Life	'3 years
Maximum [Member] | Building Improvements [Member]	'
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Premises and equipment, Useful Life	'40 years
Maximum [Member] | Equipment, fixtures and automobiles [Member]	'
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Premises and equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Core Deposits [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Core deposit amortization period	'7 years
Core Deposits [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Core deposit amortization period	'15 years

Acquisition_Activity_Details

Acquisition Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011
				Greensburg Bancshares, Inc [Member]	Greensburg Bancshares, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Name of entity which merged	'	'	'Greensburg Bancshares, Inc. ("Greensburg") and its wholly owned subsidiary Bank of Greensburg, located in Greensburg, LA.	'	'
Date of merger agreement	'	'	'	1-Jul-11	'
Purchase of outstanding stock (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	100.00%
Company's stock issued (in shares)	'	'	'	179,036	'
Company's stock Market value (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	$16.93	'
Company stock	'	'	'	'	$3,000,000
Cash for Greensburg	'	'	'	'	2,300,000
Acquired assets and liabilities at fair value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	7,270,000	'
Investment securities	'	'	'	11,109,000	'
Loans	'	'	'	63,001,000	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'	2,934,000	'
Core deposit intangible	'	'	'	1,353,000	'
Other real estate owned	'	'	'	2,309,000	'
Other assets	'	'	'	1,410,000	'
Interest-bearing deposits	'	'	'	-61,880,000	'
Noninterest-bearing deposits	'	'	'	-16,148,000	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'	-3,500,000	'
Deferred tax liability	'	'	'	-253,000	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	-632,000	'
Gain on acquisition	0	0	-1,665,000	-1,665,000	'
Total purchase price	'	'	'	$5,308,000	'

Cash_and_Due_from_Banks_Detail

Cash and Due from Banks (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash and Due from Banks [Abstract]	'	'
Reserve maintained at federal reserve bank	$32,000,000	$27,900,000
FDIC insurable limit	250,000	250,000
Balance maintained exceeded FDIC insurable limit	'	$600,000

Securities_Details

Securities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Security	Security
Summary comparison, Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	$498,051,000	$591,149,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	4,113,000	9,830,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-17,953,000	-679,000	'
Fair Value	484,211,000	600,300,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost	45,610,000	'	'
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost	190,239,000	'	'
Due after five years through 10 years, Amortized Cost	221,356,000	'	'
Over 10 years, Amortized Cost	40,846,000	'	'
Amortized cost	498,051,000	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Due in one year or less, Fair Value	45,738,000	'	'
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value	189,238,000	'	'
Due after five years through 10 years, Fair Value	211,724,000	'	'
Over 10 years, Fair Value	37,511,000	'	'
Fair Value	484,211,000	600,300,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Temporarily Impaired Securities	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, number of securities	223	94	'
12 months or more, number of securities	43	7	'
Number of Securities, Total	266	101	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	284,094,000	153,174,000	'
12 Months or More, Fair Value	73,825,000	2,211,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	357,919,000	155,385,000	'
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized losses	-12,496,000	-461,000	'
12 Months or More, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,457,000	-218,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-17,953,000	-679,000	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Exposure to investment securities issuers threshold percentage of Stockholder's Equity (in hundredths)	10.00%	'	'
Amortized Cost	634,504,000	659,243,000	'
Summary comparison, Held to maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	150,293,000	58,943,000	'
Held to maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	175,000	'
Held to maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-8,651,000	-179,000	'
Fair Value	141,642,000	58,939,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Net Carrying Amount [Abstract]	'	'	'
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost	0	'	'
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost	0	'	'
Due after five years through 10 years, Amortized Cost	86,927,000	'	'
Over 10 years, Amortized Cost	0	'	'
Subtotal, Amortized Cost	86,927,000	'	'
Mortgage-backed securities, Amortized Cost	63,366,000	'	'
Total held to maturity, Amortized Cost	150,293,000	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Due in one year or less, Fair Value	0	'	'
Due after on year through five years, Fair Value	0	'	'
Due after five years through 10 years, Fair Value	80,956,000	'	'
Over 10 years, Fair Value	0	'	'
Subtotal, Fair Value	80,956,000	'	'
Mortgage-backed securities, Fair Value	60,686,000	'	'
Total held to maturity securities, Fair Value	141,642,000	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 12 months,, number of securities	40	6	'
12 months or more, number of securities	7	0	'
Number of Securities, Total	47	6	'
Less than twelve months, fair value	111,206,000	24,118,000	'
Twelve months or More, fair value	30,436,000	0	'
Total held to maturity securities , fair value	141,642,000	24,118,000	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	-6,423,000	-179,000	'
12 months or More, gross unrealized losses	-2,228,000	0	'
Total held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	-8,651,000	-179,000	'
Securities Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Carrying value of pledged securities	503,400,000	476,500,000	'
Gross realized gains	1,400,000	4,400,000	3,500,000
Gross Realized Losses	0	7,000,000	0
Tax (benefit) provision applicable to these realized net (losses)/gains	500,000	1,700,000	1,200,000
Proceeds from sales of securities	18,600,000	77,900,000	39,600,000
Net unrealized gains (losses) available-for-sale securities included in AOCI , net of applicable income taxes	-9,100,000	6,000,000	'
Gains reclassified out of AOCI into earnings, net of tax	1,000,000	3,200,000	'
Loss on securities impairment	'	'	100,000
Gain on sale of securities	'	'	45,000
US Government Agencies [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Held to maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	86,927,000	58,943,000	'
Held to maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	175,000	'
Held to maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,971,000	-179,000	'
Fair Value	80,956,000	58,939,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 12 months,, number of securities	14	6	'
12 months or more, number of securities	7	0	'
Number of Securities, Total	21	6	'
Less than twelve months, fair value	50,520,000	24,118,000	'
Twelve months or More, fair value	30,436,000	0	'
Total held to maturity securities , fair value	80,956,000	24,118,000	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	-3,743,000	-179,000	'
12 months or More, gross unrealized losses	-2,228,000	0	'
Total held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	-5,971,000	-179,000	'
Mortgage-backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Held to maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	63,366,000	0	'
Held to maturity, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0	'
Held to maturity, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,680,000	0	'
Fair Value	60,686,000	0	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 12 months,, number of securities	26	'	'
12 months or more, number of securities	0	'	'
Number of Securities, Total	26	'	'
Less than twelve months, fair value	60,686,000	'	'
Twelve months or More, fair value	0	'	'
Total held to maturity securities , fair value	60,686,000	'	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized losses	-2,680,000	'	'
12 months or More, gross unrealized losses	0	'	'
Total held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	-2,680,000	'	'
US Treasuries [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	36,000,000	20,000,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0	'
Fair Value	36,000,000	20,000,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair Value	36,000,000	20,000,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Temporarily Impaired Securities	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, number of securities	3	1	'
12 months or more, number of securities	0	0	'
Number of Securities, Total	3	1	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	26,000,000	20,000,000	'
12 Months or More, Fair Value	0	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	26,000,000	20,000,000	'
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized losses	0	0	'
12 Months or More, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0	'
US Government Agencies [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	302,816,000	392,616,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	751,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-16,117,000	-278,000	'
Fair Value	286,699,000	393,089,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair Value	286,699,000	393,089,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Temporarily Impaired Securities	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, number of securities	65	34	'
12 months or more, number of securities	21	0	'
Number of Securities, Total	86	34	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	218,047,000	119,952,000	'
12 Months or More, Fair Value	68,652,000	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	286,699,000	119,952,000	'
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized losses	-11,110,000	-278,000	'
12 Months or More, Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,007,000	0	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-16,117,000	-278,000	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	142,580,000	159,488,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,729,000	8,024,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,828,000	-401,000	'
Fair Value	144,481,000	167,111,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair Value	144,481,000	167,111,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Temporarily Impaired Securities	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, number of securities	154	59	'
12 months or more, number of securities	22	7	'
Number of Securities, Total	176	66	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	39,555,000	13,222,000	'
12 Months or More, Fair Value	5,173,000	2,211,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	44,728,000	15,433,000	'
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized losses	-1,378,000	-183,000	'
12 Months or More, Gross Unrealized Losses	-450,000	-218,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1,828,000	-401,000	'
Mutual Funds or Other Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	564,000	2,564,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	23,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-8,000	0	'
Fair Value	556,000	2,587,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair Value	556,000	2,587,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Temporarily Impaired Securities	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, number of securities	1	'	'
12 months or more, number of securities	0	'	'
Number of Securities, Total	1	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	492,000	'	'
12 Months or More, Fair Value	0	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	492,000	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized losses	-8,000	'	'
12 Months or More, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	-8,000	'	'
Municipal Bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Summary comparison, Available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	16,091,000	18,481,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	384,000	1,032,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0	'
Fair Value	16,475,000	19,513,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair Value	16,475,000	19,513,000	'
Exceeds 10 percent of stockholders' equity [Member]	'	'	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	489,108,000	'	'
Fair Value	464,340,000	'	'
Exceeds 10 percent of stockholders' equity [Member] | US Treasuries [Member]	'	'	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	36,000,000	'	'
Fair Value	36,000,000	'	'
Exceeds 10 percent of stockholders' equity [Member] | Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) [Member]	'	'	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	142,043,000	'	'
Fair Value	133,042,000	'	'
Exceeds 10 percent of stockholders' equity [Member] | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac-FHLMC) [Member]	'	'	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	50,859,000	'	'
Fair Value	47,769,000	'	'
Exceeds 10 percent of stockholders' equity [Member] | Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae-FNMA) [Member]	'	'	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	138,563,000	'	'
Fair Value	132,031,000	'	'
Exceeds 10 percent of stockholders' equity [Member] | Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB) [Member]	'	'	'
Exposure to Investment Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	121,643,000	'	'
Fair Value	$115,498,000	'	'

Loans_Details

Loans (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	$704,735	$630,741
Percent of category (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Unearned income	-1,569	-1,241
Total loans net of unearned income	703,166	629,500
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
One year or less	131,244	196,293
One to five years	430,077	323,639
Five to 15 years	97,731	76,365
Over 15 years	31,198	13,756
Subtotal	690,250	610,053
Nonaccrual loans	14,485	20,688
Total loans before unearned income	704,735	630,741
Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	510,982	471,082
Percent of category (in hundredths)	72.50%	74.70%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	11,990	17,340
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	47,550	44,856
Percent of category (in hundredths)	6.70%	7.10%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	73	854
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	9,826	11,182
Percent of category (in hundredths)	1.40%	1.80%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	130	312
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	103,764	87,473
Percent of category (in hundredths)	14.70%	13.80%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	4,248	4,603
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	13,771	14,855
Percent of category (in hundredths)	2.00%	2.40%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	336,071	312,716
Percent of category (in hundredths)	47.70%	49.60%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	7,539	11,571
Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	193,753	159,659
Percent of category (in hundredths)	27.50%	25.30%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	2,495	3,348
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	21,749	18,476
Percent of category (in hundredths)	3.10%	2.90%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	526	512
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	151,087	117,425
Percent of category (in hundredths)	21.40%	18.60%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	1,946	2,831
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	20,917	23,758
Percent of category (in hundredths)	3.00%	3.80%
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
Nonaccrual loans	23	5
Fixed Rate Loans [Member]	'	'
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
One year or less	60,642	89,117
One to five years	220,490	147,896
Five to 15 years	71,655	33,770
Over 15 years	8,503	7,829
Subtotal	361,290	278,612
Floating Rate Loans [Member]	'	'
Fixed and Floating Rate Loans by Maturity and Repricing Frequencies [Abstract]	'	'
One year or less	70,602	107,176
One to five years	209,587	175,743
Five to 15 years	26,076	42,595
Over 15 years	22,695	5,927
Subtotal	$328,960	$331,441

Loans_Receivables_Past_Due_Det

Loans, Receivables Past Due (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	$3,974,000	$6,687,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	14,899,000	21,143,000
Total Past Due	18,873,000	27,830,000
Current	685,862,000	602,911,000
Total Loans	704,735,000	630,741,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	414,000	455,000
Unearned income	-1,569,000	-1,241,000
Total loans net of unearned income	703,166,000	629,500,000
Floor rate of nonaccrual status loans	209,500,000	231,700,000
Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	3,788,000	6,512,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	12,404,000	17,795,000
Total Past Due	16,192,000	24,307,000
Current	494,790,000	446,775,000
Total Loans	510,982,000	471,082,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	414,000	455,000
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	100,000	228,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	73,000	854,000
Total Past Due	173,000	1,082,000
Current	47,377,000	43,774,000
Total Loans	47,550,000	44,856,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	0	96,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	130,000	312,000
Total Past Due	130,000	408,000
Current	9,696,000	10,774,000
Total Loans	9,826,000	11,182,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	3,534,000	4,895,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	4,662,000	5,058,000
Total Past Due	8,196,000	9,953,000
Current	95,568,000	77,520,000
Total Loans	103,764,000	87,473,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	414,000	455,000
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	0	156,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	156,000
Current	13,771,000	14,699,000
Total Loans	13,771,000	14,855,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	154,000	1,137,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	7,539,000	11,571,000
Total Past Due	7,693,000	12,708,000
Current	328,378,000	300,008,000
Total Loans	336,071,000	312,716,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	186,000	175,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	2,495,000	3,348,000
Total Past Due	2,681,000	3,523,000
Current	191,072,000	156,136,000
Total Loans	193,753,000	159,659,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	0	0
90 Days or Greater Past Due	526,000	512,000
Total Past Due	526,000	512,000
Current	21,223,000	17,964,000
Total Loans	21,749,000	18,476,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	63,000	60,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	1,946,000	2,831,000
Total Past Due	2,009,000	2,891,000
Current	149,078,000	114,534,000
Total Loans	151,087,000	117,425,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 89 Days Past Due	123,000	115,000
90 Days or Greater Past Due	23,000	5,000
Total Past Due	146,000	120,000
Current	20,771,000	23,638,000
Total Loans	20,917,000	23,758,000
Recorded Investment, 90 Days Accruing	$0	$0

Loans_Credit_Exposure_of_Portf

Loans, Credit Exposure of Portfolio (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	$704,735	$630,741
Unearned income	-1,569	-1,241
Total loans net of unearned income	703,166	629,500
Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	643,552	543,788
Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	21,327	28,172
Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	39,856	58,781
Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	510,982	471,082
Real Estate [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	451,416	393,669
Real Estate [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	20,607	24,123
Real Estate [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	38,959	53,290
Real Estate [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	47,550	44,856
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	40,286	29,654
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	1,330	5,595
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	5,934	9,607
Real Estate [Member] | Construction and Land Development [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	9,826	11,182
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	9,631	11,059
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	85	0
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	110	123
Real Estate [Member] | Farmland [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	103,764	87,473
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	89,623	71,240
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	4,060	7,117
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	10,081	9,116
Real Estate [Member] | 1- 4 Family [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	13,771	14,855
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	5,884	6,746
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	5,936	806
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	1,951	7,303
Real Estate [Member] | Multifamily [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	336,071	312,716
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	305,992	274,970
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	9,196	10,605
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	20,883	27,141
Real Estate [Member] | Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	193,753	159,659
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	192,136	150,119
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	720	4,049
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	897	5,491
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	21,749	18,476
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	21,486	17,969
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	11	75
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	252	432
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Agricultural [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	151,087	117,425
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	149,930	108,590
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	592	3,834
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	565	5,001
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	0	0
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	20,917	23,758
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member] | Pass [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	20,720	23,560
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member] | Special Mention [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	117	140
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member] | Substandard [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	80	58
Non-Real Estate [Member] | Consumer and Other [Member] | Doubtful [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Loans	$0	$0

Allowance_for_Loan_Losses_Deta

Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	$10,342,000	$8,879,000	$8,317,000
Charge offs	-3,033,000	-3,451,000	-10,357,000
Recoveries	526,000	780,000	732,000
Provision	2,520,000	4,134,000	10,187,000
Allowance at ending of period	10,355,000	10,342,000	8,879,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	2,548,000	3,090,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	7,807,000	7,252,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	10,355,000	10,342,000	8,879,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	29,875,000	48,587,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	674,860,000	582,154,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	704,735,000	630,741,000	'
Unearned income	-1,569,000	-1,241,000	'
Total loans net of unearned income	703,166,000	629,500,000	'
Financing receivable recorded investment not accruing interest	14,500,000	20,700,000	22,500,000
Financing receivable, recorded investment, 90 days past due and still accruing	400,000	500,000	700,000
Financing receivable average recorded investment nonaccrual status	17,300,000	22,100,000	24,900,000
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	5,770,000	12,714,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	6,504,000	13,420,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	16,012,000	14,530,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	981,000	1,223,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	1,142,000	961,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	24,105,000	35,873,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	27,210,000	38,791,000	'
Related allowance	2,548,000	3,090,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	24,204,000	35,862,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	1,368,000	3,783,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	1,136,000	3,789,000	'
Total Impaired Loans, Recorded Investment	29,875,000	48,587,000	'
Total Impaired Loans, Unpaid Principal Balance	33,714,000	52,211,000	'
Total Impaired Loans, Related Allowance	2,548,000	3,090,000	'
Total Impaired Loans, Average Recorded Investment	40,216,000	50,392,000	'
Total Impaired Loans, Interest Income Recognized	2,349,000	5,006,000	'
Total Impaired Loans, Interest Income Cash Basis	2,278,000	4,750,000	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	3,006,000	14,656,000	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	230,000	1,974,000	'
Total TDRs	3,236,000	16,630,000	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	16,630,000	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	-355,000	'	'
Transferred to ORE	-1,075,000	'	'
Paydowns	-111,000	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	-11,853,000	'	'
Balance of TDRs	3,236,000	16,630,000	'
Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	7,337,000	6,744,000	6,824,000
Charge offs	-1,632,000	-2,120,000	-8,043,000
Recoveries	207,000	167,000	132,000
Provision	1,592,000	2,546,000	7,831,000
Allowance at ending of period	7,504,000	7,337,000	6,744,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	2,548,000	2,583,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	4,956,000	4,754,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	7,504,000	7,337,000	6,744,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	29,875,000	44,197,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	481,107,000	426,885,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	510,982,000	471,082,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	5,770,000	8,980,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	6,504,000	9,686,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	14,540,000	13,432,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	847,000	1,106,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	980,000	874,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	24,105,000	35,217,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	27,210,000	38,135,000	'
Related allowance	2,548,000	2,583,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	24,204,000	35,076,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	1,368,000	3,689,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	1,136,000	3,789,000	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	3,006,000	14,656,000	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	230,000	1,974,000	'
Total TDRs	3,236,000	16,630,000	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	16,630,000	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	-355,000	'	'
Transferred to ORE	-1,075,000	'	'
Paydowns	-111,000	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	-11,853,000	'	'
Balance of TDRs	3,236,000	16,630,000	'
Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	3,005,000	2,135,000	1,493,000
Charge offs	-1,401,000	-1,331,000	-2,314,000
Recoveries	319,000	613,000	600,000
Provision	928,000	1,588,000	2,356,000
Allowance at ending of period	2,851,000	3,005,000	2,135,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	507,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,851,000	2,498,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	2,851,000	3,005,000	2,135,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	4,390,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	193,753,000	155,269,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	193,753,000	159,659,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	0	3,734,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	0	3,734,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	1,472,000	1,098,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	134,000	117,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	162,000	87,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	0	656,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	0	656,000	'
Related allowance	0	507,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	0	786,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	0	94,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	0	0	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	0	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	0	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	0	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	0	'
Construction and Land Development [Member] | Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	1,098,000	1,002,000	977,000
Charge offs	-233,000	-65,000	-1,093,000
Recoveries	10,000	15,000	1,000
Provision	655,000	146,000	1,117,000
Allowance at ending of period	1,530,000	1,098,000	1,002,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	1,166,000	713,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	364,000	385,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	1,530,000	1,098,000	1,002,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	5,777,000	8,865,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	41,773,000	35,991,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	47,550,000	44,856,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	0	3,177,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	0	3,177,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	599,000	4,012,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	35,000	414,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	36,000	404,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	5,777,000	5,688,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	5,777,000	5,688,000	'
Related allowance	1,166,000	713,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	6,345,000	3,677,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	383,000	406,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	360,000	418,000	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	2,602,000	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	2,602,000	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	2,602,000	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	-2,602,000	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	2,602,000	'
Farmland [Member] | Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	50,000	65,000	46,000
Charge offs	-31,000	0	-144,000
Recoveries	140,000	1,000	0
Provision	-142,000	-16,000	163,000
Allowance at ending of period	17,000	50,000	65,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	17,000	50,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	17,000	50,000	65,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	9,826,000	11,182,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	9,826,000	11,182,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	0	0	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	0	0	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	0	0	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	0	0	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	0	0	'
Related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	0	0	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	0	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	0	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	0	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	0	'
1- 4 Family [Member] | Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	2,239,000	1,917,000	1,891,000
Charge offs	-220,000	-1,409,000	-1,613,000
Recoveries	49,000	35,000	118,000
Provision	-94,000	1,696,000	1,521,000
Allowance at ending of period	1,974,000	2,239,000	1,917,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	25,000	91,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,949,000	2,148,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	1,974,000	2,239,000	1,917,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	2,868,000	2,126,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	100,896,000	85,347,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	103,764,000	87,473,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	441,000	1,516,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	441,000	2,176,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	472,000	2,102,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	28,000	162,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	35,000	73,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	2,427,000	610,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	2,620,000	776,000	'
Related allowance	25,000	91,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	1,643,000	732,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	121,000	70,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	107,000	67,000	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	0	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	1,296,000	'
Total TDRs	0	1,296,000	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	1,296,000	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	-1,075,000	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	-221,000	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	1,296,000	'
Multifamily [Member] | Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	284,000	780,000	487,000
Charge offs	0	-187,000	0
Recoveries	0	0	0
Provision	92,000	-309,000	293,000
Allowance at ending of period	376,000	284,000	780,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	304,000	244,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	72,000	40,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	376,000	284,000	780,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	1,951,000	7,302,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	11,820,000	7,553,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	13,771,000	14,855,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	607,000	1,351,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	607,000	1,351,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	5,890,000	1,355,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	359,000	103,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	382,000	110,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	1,344,000	5,951,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	1,344,000	5,951,000	'
Related allowance	304,000	244,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	1,348,000	5,998,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	89,000	597,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	96,000	593,000	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	5,951,000	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	5,951,000	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	5,951,000	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	-16,000	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	-5,935,000	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	5,951,000	'
Non-Farm Non-Residential [Member] | Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	3,666,000	2,980,000	3,423,000
Charge offs	-1,148,000	-459,000	-5,193,000
Recoveries	8,000	116,000	13,000
Provision	1,081,000	1,029,000	4,737,000
Allowance at ending of period	3,607,000	3,666,000	2,980,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	1,053,000	1,535,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,554,000	2,131,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	3,607,000	3,666,000	2,980,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	19,279,000	25,904,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	316,792,000	286,812,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	336,071,000	312,716,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	4,722,000	2,936,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	5,456,000	2,982,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	7,579,000	5,963,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	425,000	427,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	527,000	287,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	14,557,000	22,968,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	17,469,000	25,720,000	'
Related allowance	1,053,000	1,535,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	14,868,000	24,669,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	775,000	2,616,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	573,000	2,711,000	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	3,006,000	6,103,000	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	230,000	678,000	'
Total TDRs	3,236,000	6,781,000	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	6,781,000	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	-355,000	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	-95,000	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	-3,095,000	'	'
Balance of TDRs	3,236,000	6,781,000	'
Agricultural [Member] | Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	64,000	125,000	80,000
Charge offs	-41,000	-49,000	-23,000
Recoveries	5,000	1,000	2,000
Provision	18,000	-13,000	66,000
Allowance at ending of period	46,000	64,000	125,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	46,000	64,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	46,000	64,000	125,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	21,749,000	18,476,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	21,749,000	18,476,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	0	0	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	0	0	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	0	0	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	0	0	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	0	0	'
Related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	0	0	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	0	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	0	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	0	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	0	'
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	2,488,000	1,407,000	510,000
Charge offs	-1,098,000	-809,000	-1,638,000
Recoveries	71,000	329,000	371,000
Provision	715,000	1,561,000	2,164,000
Allowance at ending of period	2,176,000	2,488,000	1,407,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	507,000	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,176,000	1,981,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	2,176,000	2,488,000	1,407,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	4,390,000	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	151,087,000	113,035,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	151,087,000	117,425,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	0	3,734,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	0	3,734,000	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	1,472,000	1,098,000	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	134,000	117,000	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	162,000	87,000	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	0	656,000	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	0	656,000	'
Related allowance	0	507,000	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	0	786,000	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	0	94,000	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	0	0	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	0	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	0	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	0	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	0	'
Consumer and Other [Member] | Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	233,000	314,000	390,000
Charge offs	-262,000	-473,000	-653,000
Recoveries	243,000	283,000	227,000
Provision	-6,000	109,000	350,000
Allowance at ending of period	208,000	233,000	314,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	208,000	233,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	208,000	233,000	314,000
Loans Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	20,917,000	23,758,000	'
Total Loans before Unearned Income	20,917,000	23,758,000	'
Impaired Loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Recorded investment - no related allowance	0	0	'
Unpaid principal balance - no related allowance	0	0	'
No related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - no related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income recognized - no related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income cash basis - no related allowance	0	0	'
Recorded investment in loans - with related allowance	0	0	'
Unpaid principal balance - with related allowance	0	0	'
Related allowance	0	0	'
Average recorded investment - with related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income, recognized - with related allowance	0	0	'
Interest income, cash basis - with related allowance	0	0	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accruing Loans, Current	0	0	'
Accruing Loans, 30-89 Days Past Due	0	0	'
Nonaccrual	0	0	'
Total TDRs	0	0	'
TDR activity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	'	'
New TDRs	0	'	'
Charge-offs post-modification	0	'	'
Transferred to ORE	0	'	'
Paydowns	0	'	'
Construction to permanent financing	0	'	'
Restructured to market terms	0	'	'
Balance of TDRs	0	0	'
Unallocated [Member] | Non-Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Allowance at beginning of period	220,000	289,000	513,000
Charge offs	0	0	0
Recoveries	0	0	0
Provision	201,000	-69,000	-224,000
Allowance at ending of period	421,000	220,000	289,000
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	'
Allowance Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	421,000	220,000	'
Total Allowance for Credit Losses	$421,000	$220,000	$289,000

Premises_and_Equipment_Details

Premises and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired value	$44,250,000	$40,424,000	'
Less: accumulated depreciation	24,638,000	20,860,000	'
Net book value	19,612,000	19,564,000	'
Depreciation expense	1,700,000	1,600,000	1,400,000
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired value	6,251,000	5,928,000	'
Bank premises [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired value	18,051,000	17,485,000	'
Furniture and equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired value	19,753,000	16,889,000	'
Construction in progress [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired value	$195,000	$122,000	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$9,617,000	$9,617,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	7,544,000	7,204,000	'
Net Carrying Amount	2,073,000	2,413,000	'
Goodwill	1,999,000	1,999,000	'
Amortization expense	300,000	400,000	300,000
Amortization expense of core deposit intangible assets for next five years [Abstract]	'	'	'
31-Dec-14	320,000	'	'
31-Dec-15	320,000	'	'
31-Dec-16	320,000	'	'
31-Dec-17	320,000	'	'
31-Dec-18	320,000	'	'
Core Deposits Intangibles [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	9,350,000	9,350,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	7,412,000	7,093,000	'
Net Carrying Amount	1,938,000	2,257,000	'
Weighted-average amortization	'6 years 3 months 18 days	'	'
Mortgage Servicing Rights [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	267,000	267,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	132,000	111,000	'
Net Carrying Amount	$135,000	$156,000	'

Other_Real_Estate_Details

Other Real Estate (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Real Estate Owned Acquired by Foreclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Residential	$1,803	$1,186
Construction & land development	754	1,083
Non-farm non-residential	800	125
Total Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosed Property	$3,357	$2,394

Deposits_Details

Deposits (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Maturities of time deposits [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$405,031,000	'
2015	135,032,000	'
2016	51,982,000	'
2017	23,009,000	'
2018 and thereafter	26,959,000	'
Total	642,013,000	648,448,000
Brokered deposits	21,200,000	'
Aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $100 thousand or more	$433,100,000	$425,000,000

Borrowings_Details

Borrowings (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Short-term borrowings [Abstract]	'	'	'
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$3,988,000	$12,946,000	'
Line of credit	1,800,000	1,800,000	'
Total short-term borrowings	5,788,000	14,746,000	12,223,000
Period of interest rate repurchase agreement	'91 days	'	'
Available lines of credit including FHLB	210,600,000	175,600,000	'
Schedule of certain information short-term borrowings [Abstract]	'	'	'
Outstanding at year end	5,788,000	14,746,000	12,223,000
Maximum month-end outstanding	57,302,000	31,850,000	22,493,000
Average daily outstanding	21,387,000	14,560,000	11,030,000
Weighted average rate during the year (in hundredths)	0.98%	0.25%	0.18%
Average rate at year end (in hundredths)	1.51%	0.75%	0.21%
Description of variable rate basis	'Wall Street Journal Prime plus 75 basis points	'	'
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)	4.00%	'	'
Periodic principal payment	50,000	'	'
Principal payment frequency	'monthly	'	'
Debt maturity date	22-Apr-17	'	'
Percentage of interest used in secured pledge borrowings (in hundredths)	13.20%	'	'
Number of shares used in secured pledge borrowings (in shares)	735,745	'	'
Percentage at which line of credit is priced (in hundredths)	4.50%	'	'
Letters of credit amount at FHLB	90,000,000	50,000,000	'
Maturities on long-term debt [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	500,000	'	'
2015	0	'	'
2016	0	'	'
2017	0	'	'
2018 and thereafter	0	'	'
Total	500,000	1,100,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings [Abstract]	'	'	'
Available lines of credit including FHLB	700,000	'	'
Schedule of certain information short-term borrowings [Abstract]	'	'	'
Line of credit facility, maximum	$2,500,000	'	'

Preferred_Stock_Details

Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	$0	$0	$39,435,000
Preferred stock dividends paid	700,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Period after which dividend rate will increase	'4 years 6 months	'	'
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying amount of stock redeemed	21,100,000	'	'
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying amount of stock redeemed	$21,100,000	'	'
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Preferred stock dividend rate after 4.5 years (in hundredths)	9.00%	'	'
Series C Preferred Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Preferred stock dividend rate (in hundredths)	1.00%	'	'
Series C Preferred Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Preferred stock dividend rate (in hundredths)	5.00%	'	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$6,048	'	'
Reclassification adjustment to net income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	4,577	5,861	3,723
Balance, end of period	-9,134	6,048	'
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available for Sale [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	6,048	4,467	-259
Reclassification adjustment to net income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Realized gains on securities	-1,571	-4,868	-3,531
Provision for income taxes	534	1,655	1,200
Unrealized losses arising during the period, net of tax	-14,145	4,794	7,057
Balance, end of period	($9,134)	$6,048	$4,467

Capital_Requirements_Details

Capital Requirements (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-based Capital, Amount [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Amount	$138,958	$134,229
Minimum Capital Requirement	75,594	70,133
Total Risk-based Capital, Ratio [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	14.71%	15.31%
Minimum Capital Requirement (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%
Tier 1 Capital, Amount [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Amount	128,603	123,877
Minimum Capital Requirement	37,797	35,066
Tier 1 Capital, Ratio [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	13.61%	14.13%
Minimum Capital Requirement (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Capital, Amount [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Amount	128,603	123,877
Minimum Capital Requirement	56,307	53,649
Tier 1 Leverage Capital, Ratio [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	9.14%	9.24%
Minimum Capital Requirement (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
First Guaranty Bank [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-based Capital, Amount [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Amount	139,234	135,590
Minimum Capital Requirement	75,462	70,095
Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions	94,328	87,619
Total Risk-based Capital, Ratio [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	14.76%	15.47%
Minimum Capital Requirement (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%
Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions (in hundredths)	10.00%	10.00%
Tier 1 Capital, Amount [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Amount	128,879	125,238
Minimum Capital Requirement	37,731	35,048
Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions	56,597	52,571
Tier 1 Capital, Ratio [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	13.66%	14.29%
Minimum Capital Requirement (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions (in hundredths)	6.00%	6.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Capital, Amount [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Amount	128,879	125,238
Minimum Capital Requirement	56,236	53,644
Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions	$70,295	$67,055
Tier 1 Leverage Capital, Ratio [Abstract]	'	'
Actual Ratio (in hundredths)	9.17%	9.34%
Minimum Capital Requirement (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Action Provisions (in hundredths)	5.00%	5.00%

Dividend_Restrictions_Details

Dividend Restrictions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Dividend Restrictions [Abstract]	'
Percentage of outstanding capital stock, maximum (in hundredths)	50.00%
Undistributed earnings	$4.80
Restricted investments	$118.90
Minimum percentage of Tier 1 capital amount (in hundredths)	90.00%
SBLF dividend description	'After two years, the 90% limitation will decrease by 10% for every 1% increase in qualified small business lending.
Percentage by which minimum percentage of Tier1 capital amount reduced (in hundredths)	10.00%
Percentage of increase in qualified small business lending (in hundredths)	1.00%

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related party activity of loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$33,148,000	$27,352,000	'
Net Increase (Decrease)	16,803,000	5,796,000	'
Balance, end of year	49,951,000	33,148,000	27,352,000
Unfunded commitments	17,900,000	17,200,000	'
Contribution to medical benefit plan	2,400,000	1,700,000	1,500,000
Travel expenses for chairman and other directors	49,000	200,000	200,000
Directors and Executive Officers [Member]	'	'	'
Related party activity of loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deposit from related party	34,100,000	'	'
Champion Graphic Communications [Member]	'	'	'
Related party activity of loans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expenses from transactions with related party	$500,000	$600,000	$600,000
Capital stock holdings (in hundredths)	53.70%	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferment percentage of base salary, minimum (in hundredths)	1.00%	'	'
Deferment percentage of base salary, maximum (in hundredths)	20.00%	'	'
Employer matching contribution (in hundredths)	6.00%	'	'
Maximum employer matching contribution percentage (in hundredths)	100.00%	'	'
Contributions to savings plan	$86,000	$67,000	$66,000
Contributions were made to the ESOP	$0	$0	$0
Shares held under ESOP (in shares)	16,927	'	'

Other_Expenses_Details

Other Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other noninterest expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Legal and professional fees	$2,347,000	$1,990,000	$2,208,000
Data processing	1,269,000	1,225,000	1,230,000
Marketing and public relations	638,000	697,000	654,000
Taxes - sales, capital and franchise	584,000	661,000	640,000
Operating supplies	487,000	581,000	574,000
Travel and lodging	563,000	523,000	492,000
Telephone	206,000	220,000	197,000
Amortization of core deposits	320,000	350,000	285,000
Donations	294,000	195,000	297,000
Net costs from other real estate and repossessions	941,000	2,083,000	1,317,000
Regulatory assessment	1,784,000	1,471,000	1,663,000
Other	3,237,000	3,784,000	3,262,000
Total other noninterest expense	12,670,000	13,780,000	12,819,000
Advertising expense	$400,000	$400,000	$300,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Provision for income taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current	$4,748,000	$6,366,000	$3,673,000
Deferred	-171,000	-505,000	50,000
Total	4,577,000	5,861,000	3,723,000
Statutory federal income tax rate and the provision for income taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Statutory tax rate (in hundredths)	35.00%	35.00%	34.00%
Federal income taxes at statutory rate	4,803,000	6,272,000	4,001,000
Tax exempt gain on acquisition	0	0	-566,000
Tax exempt municipal income	-133,000	-156,000	-36,000
Other	-93,000	-255,000	324,000
Total	4,577,000	5,861,000	3,723,000
Deferred tax assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	3,521,000	3,516,000	'
Other real estate owned	485,000	455,000	'
Impairment writedown on securities	0	168,000	'
Unrealized losses on available for sale securities	4,706,000	0	'
Other	425,000	540,000	'
Gross deferred tax assets	9,137,000	4,679,000	'
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	-2,517,000	-2,642,000	'
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities	0	-3,114,000	'
Other	-328,000	-220,000	'
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-2,845,000	-5,976,000	'
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	6,292,000	-1,297,000	'
Operating loss carryforwards	0	0	'
Income tax penalties expense	0	0	0
Interest on income taxes expense	0	0	0
Income tax penalties accrued	0	0	0
Interest on income taxes accrued	$0	$0	$0

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
		Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]	Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]	Unfunded Commitment Under Lines of Credit [Member]	Unfunded Commitment Under Lines of Credit [Member]	Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional value	'	$30,516	$26,775	$115,311	$71,423	$7,695	$5,470
Extension period of majority of short-term borrowing	'1 year	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum extension period of short-term borrowing	'3 years	'	'	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Security
Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Fair value assets transfers to Level 1	$0	'
Fair value asset transfers from Level 1 to Level 2	10,000,000	'
Fair value number of asset transfers from Level 1 to Level 2	1	'
Principal payment on municipal bonds	900,000	'
Reconciliation assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	6,707,000	7,516,000
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) [Abstract]	'	'
Included in earnings	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income	0	0
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	-873,000	-873,000
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	0	64,000
Balance as of end of year	5,834,000	6,707,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on recurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Securities available for sale measured at fair value	484,211,000	600,300,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on recurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Securities available for sale measured at fair value	36,492,000	20,522,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on recurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Securities available for sale measured at fair value	441,885,000	573,071,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on recurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Securities available for sale measured at fair value	5,834,000	6,707,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Impaired loans measured at fair value	24,105,000	35,873,000
Other real estate owned measured at fair value	3,357,000	2,394,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Impaired loans measured at fair value	0	0
Other real estate owned measured at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Impaired loans measured at fair value	9,282,000	8,563,000
Other real estate owned measured at fair value	3,357,000	2,394,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Assets measured on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]	'	'
Impaired loans measured at fair value	14,823,000	27,310,000
Other real estate owned measured at fair value	$0	$0

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Value [Member]	'	'
Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$61,484	$86,233
Securities, available for sale	484,211	600,300
Securities, held to maturity	150,293	58,943
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	1,835	1,275
Loans, net	703,166	629,500
Accrued interest receivable	6,258	6,711
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deposits	1,303,099	1,252,612
Borrowings	6,288	15,846
Accrued interest payable	2,364	2,840
Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	61,484	86,233
Securities, available for sale	484,211	600,300
Securities, held to maturity	141,642	58,939
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	1,835	1,275
Loans, net	703,025	634,042
Accrued interest receivable	6,258	6,711
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deposits	1,265,898	1,235,526
Borrowings	6,288	15,846
Accrued interest payable	$2,364	$2,840

Concentrations_of_Credit_and_O1

Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
	Deposit
Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks [Abstract]	'
Commercial and standby letters of credit	$8
Percentage of entity deposits (in hundredths)	38.60%
Number of deposits of depositing authorities	1
Public fund deposits	$503.50

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor2

Condensed Parent Company Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investment securities:	'	'	'	'
Available for sale, at fair value	$484,211	$600,300	'	'
Other assets	11,673	7,009	'	'
Total Assets	1,436,441	1,407,303	'	'
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Short-term debt	5,788	14,746	12,223	'
Long-term debt	500	1,100	'	'
Other liabilities	1,285	1,824	'	'
Total Liabilities	1,313,036	1,273,122	'	'
Stockholders' Equity	123,405	134,181	126,602	97,938
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	1,436,441	1,407,303	'	'
Operating Expenses	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	11,134	13,120	15,118	'
Salaries & Benefits	14,368	13,668	12,529	'
Income Before Income Taxes	13,723	17,920	11,756	'
Income tax benefit	-4,577	-5,861	-3,723	'
Net Income	9,146	12,059	8,033	'
Less preferred stock dividends	-713	-1,972	-1,976	'
Income Available to Common Shareholders	8,433	10,087	6,057	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'	'
Net income	9,146	12,059	8,033	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'	'
Loss on sale of securities	-1,571	-4,868	-3,531	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,166	16,899	17,970	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from maturities, calls and sales of AFS securities	626,433	782,706	490,661	'
Funds Invested in AFS securities	-533,320	-884,258	-668,616	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-78,104	-82,780	-84,464	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	3,500	'
Repayment of long-term debt	-600	-2,100	-3,800	'
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	0	0	39,435	'
Repurchase of preferred stock	0	0	-21,128	'
Repurchase of common stock	0	-54	0	'
Dividends paid	-4,740	-6,007	-5,433	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	36,189	39,672	134,099	'
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-24,749	-26,209	67,605	'
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	86,233	112,442	44,837	'
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	61,484	86,233	112,442	'
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	433	1,291	'	'
Investment in bank subsidiary	123,681	135,538	'	'
Investment securities:	'	'	'	'
Available for sale, at fair value	64	64	'	'
Other assets	1,748	407	'	'
Total Assets	125,926	137,300	'	'
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Short-term debt	1,800	1,800	'	'
Long-term debt	500	1,100	'	'
Other liabilities	221	219	'	'
Total Liabilities	2,521	3,119	'	'
Stockholders' Equity	123,405	134,181	'	'
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	125,926	137,300	'	'
Operating Income	'	'	'	'
Dividends received from bank subsidiary	4,669	6,400	4,600	'
Other income	90	1	32	'
Total operating income	4,759	6,401	4,632	'
Operating Expenses	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	115	91	166	'
Salaries & Benefits	88	101	85	'
Other expenses	449	667	927	'
Total operating expenses	652	859	1,178	'
Income Before Income Taxes	4,107	5,542	3,454	'
Income tax benefit	212	373	200	'
Income before increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary	4,319	5,915	3,654	'
Increase in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary	4,827	6,144	4,379	'
Net Income	9,146	12,059	8,033	'
Less preferred stock dividends	-713	-1,972	-1,976	'
Income Available to Common Shareholders	8,433	10,087	6,057	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'	'
Net income	9,146	12,059	8,033	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'	'
(Increase) in equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary	-4,827	-6,144	-4,379	'
Loss on sale of securities	0	2	0	'
Net change in other liabilities	2	32	-349	'
Net change in other assets	161	-122	-250	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,482	5,827	3,055	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from maturities, calls and sales of AFS securities	0	248	0	'
Funds Invested in AFS securities	0	-41	0	'
Payments for investments in and advances to subsidiary	0	0	-19,331	'
Cash paid in excess of cash received in acquisition	0	0	-2,203	'
Net cash used in investing activities	0	207	-21,534	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from short-term debt	0	1,800	0	'
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	3,500	'
Repayment of long-term debt	-600	-2,100	-3,800	'
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	0	0	39,435	'
Repurchase of preferred stock	0	0	-21,128	'
Repurchase of common stock	0	-54	0	'
Dividends paid	-4,740	-6,007	-5,433	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-5,340	-6,361	12,574	'
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-858	-327	-5,905	'
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	1,291	1,618	7,523	'
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$433	$1,291	$1,618	'