Georgia Trend’s annual list of Top 100 Public Companies was released this month and Heritage Financial Group, Inc., holding company for HeritageBank of the South, was among the elite lineup of Georgia businesses.

The article showed 2011 total revenue increased by almost 9% over the previous year among Georgia’s top 100 public companies to bring the total to $376 billion, as determined by S&P Capital IQ (a division of Standard & Poor’s, the firm that prepares this annual list for Georgia Trend). In comparison, Heritage Financial Group, Inc.’s revenue increased by 39% over 2010.

“We are pleased to be among the Top 100 Companies. Heritage Financial is well positioned to continue to grow strategically which will offer long term value to our stockholders. Our strong capital position and commitment to smart banking practices will continue to serve the Bank, our stockholders and our customers well,” states Len Dorminey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Financial Group, Inc.

This was Heritage Financial Group’s first time on the Top 100 Public Companies since the business went fully public in 2010. The company ranked 93^rd on the Georgia Trend list.

Heritage Financial Group, Inc. was the only company based in Albany to be recognized.