Allied Bancshares Inc.

Allied Bancshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First National Bank of Forsyth County, which provides banking services to individuals and businesses in Forsyth and Hall counties, Georgia. It offers various deposit products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit. The company originates loans secured by single and multifamily real estate, residential construction, and owner-occupied commercial buildings. It also provides commercial and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides other banking services, including travelers checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, night depository, telephone and Internet banking, ATM cards, debit cards, and VISA credit card services. As of December 31, 2006, Allied Bancshares operated two branches in Forsyth and Hall counties, Georgia. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. As of December 4, 2007, Allied Bancshares Inc. is a subsidiary of The Buckhead Community Bank, N.A..