Heritage Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, today announced that its management will present at the 19th Annual Gulf South Bank Conference, which takes place May 12-14 in New Orleans. Len Dorminey, Chief Executive Officer, and Heath Fountain, Chief Financial Officer, will represent the Company.

The Company's presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, and will be available to investors via a live audio webcast. A link to the webcast can be found in the investor section of the Company's website, www.eheritagebank.com, and will remain active for a period of 60 days. The presentation used at the conference also will be available for a period of 60 days beginning on May 13, 2014.

Heritage Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, a community-oriented bank serving primarily Georgia, Florida and Alabama through 29 banking locations, 15 mortgage offices, and 5 investment offices. As of March 31, 2014, the Company reported total assets of approximately $1.4 billion and total stockholders' equity of approximately $128 million. For more information about the Company, visit HeritageBank of the South on the Web at www.eheritagebank.com under the "Investors" tab.