GAINESVILLE, Ga., July 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Richard A. Hunt, President and CEO of GB&T Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:GBTB) will present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) Honor Roll and sixth Annual Community Bank Investor Conference. The conference is to be held at The Pierre Hotel in New York City on July 26th and July 27th. Greg Hamby, EVP and CFO will also be a participant.
The conference will showcase approximately 84 community banks and thrifts. Investors will have an opportunity to evaluate and question the presenting companies on recent trends and operating results.
The conference can be viewed via web cast at http://www.kbw.com/communitybank.htm.
A replay of the web cast will be retained on the KBW's website for approximately 60 days after the conference.
About GB&T Bancshares, Inc.
Based in Gainesville, Georgia, GB&T Bancshares, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company operating six community banks: Gainesville Bank & Trust, United Bank & Trust, Community Trust Bank, HomeTown Bank of Villa Rica, First National Bank of the South and First National Bank of Gwinnett. In addition, the Company owns a consumer finance company, Community Loan Company, with eight offices located in Northern Georgia. As of June 30, 2005, GB&T Bancshares had assets of $1.5 billion, with 26 branches located in 11 Georgia counties. GB&T Bancshares' common stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "GBTB." Visit the Company's website www.gbtbancshares.com for additional information about GB&T.