PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Assets:
Other assets	$ 29,616	$ 25,886
Total assets	2,446,663	2,045,204
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
Other borrowings	26,994
Subordinated notes	86,679	86,314
Other liabilities	28,318	24,863
Total liabilities	2,231,699	1,863,485
Stockholders’ equity	214,964	181,719	$ 177,198
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,446,663	2,045,204
Southern States Bancshares, Inc.
Assets:
Cash	14,967	19,405
Investment in subsidiary	284,232	247,856
Other assets	3,529	1,529
Total assets	302,728	268,790
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
Other borrowings	(6)	(19)
Subordinated notes	86,679	86,314
Other liabilities	1,091	776
Total liabilities	87,764	87,071
Stockholders’ equity	214,964	181,719
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 302,728	$ 268,790