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BLAIRSVILLE, GA, Apr 23, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) today announced that it has retained the services of Illinois Stock Transfer Company as the new stock transfer and exchange agent effective May 1, 2007. This measure was approved by the Board of Directors at a meeting on April 19, 2007.

"I am excited about this new partnership with Illinois Stock Transfer Company who share our commitment to treat people the way we want to be treated," said Jimmy Tallent, president and chief executive officer of United Community Banks. "We have engaged in this venture to emphasize the importance we place on providing the highest level of personal, dedicated customer service available in the banking industry today."

About United Community Banks, Inc.

Headquartered in Blairsville, United Community Banks is the third-largest bank holding company in Georgia. United Community Banks has assets of $7.2 billion and operates 26 community banks with 103 banking offices located throughout north Georgia, metro Atlanta, coastal Georgia, western North Carolina and east Tennessee. The company specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals and small to mid-size businesses. United Community Banks also offers the convenience of 24-hour access through a network of ATMs, telephone and on-line banking. United Community Banks common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol UCBI. Additional information may be found at the company's web site at www.ucbi.com.

For more information:
Rex S. Schuette
Chief Financial Officer
706-781-2266
Contact via http://www.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=B979392352EB973A

SOURCE: United Community Banks, Inc.