SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Synovus Financial Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Georgia		1-10312		58-1134883
(State of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1111 Bay Avenue, Suite 500, Columbus, Georgia		31901
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(706) 649-4456

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Item 2.02		Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
		On January 24, 2008, Synovus Financial Corp. (“Synovus”) issued a press release and will hold an investor call and webcast to disclose financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007. The press release and Supplemental Information for use at this investor call are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. This information shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into any document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 5.02		Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
		On January 24, 2008, the Board of Directors of Synovus elected Philip W. Tomlinson to the Board of Directors. Mr. Tomlinson will serve as a director until the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Tomlinson will stand for election by shareholders for a new term at the Annual Meeting.
Item 7.01		Regulation FD Disclosure.
		See Item 2.02 above.
Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

		(d)		Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Synovus’ press release dated January 24, 2008
99.2		Supplemental Information prepared for use with the press release

Signature

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Synovus has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.