ALBANY, Ga., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. is pleased to announce that effective immediately, James L.(Luke) Flatt will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Capital Bancshares and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AB&T National Bank. This appointment is subject to the review by regulatory authorities. Mr. Charles M. Jones III, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Capital Bancshares, made the announcement. Mr. Flatt who has almost 35 years in banking joins Community Capital after serving in numerous capacities with Regions Financial for the past eleven years; he served most recently as area president for the South Carolina / South Georgia area. Prior to Regions' acquiring First State Corporation in 1998, he served as Chief Operating Officer at First State Bank & Trust, headquartered in Albany Georgia. Mr. Flatt has been active in many civic and professional organizations in Albany and Southwest Georgia his entire career. "We are really pleased to have Luke join our team. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to our Company. Luke's leadership along with the recent combination of bank charters, positions us for future growth in our communities," stated Mr. Jones. About Community Capital Bancshares Inc. Headquartered in Albany, Georgia, Community Capital Bancshares is the $185 million-asset holding company AB&T National Bank which has three branches in Albany, Georgia, and branches in Dothan and Auburn Alabama. The Company's common stock is traded on the OTC market under the symbol "ALBY". For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.comcapbancshares.com/. DATASOURCE: Community Capital Bancshares, Inc. CONTACT: David J. Baranko, CFO, Community Capital Bancshares Inc., +1-229-446-2201 Web Site: http://www.comcapbancshares.com/

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