EXHIBIT 16 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.01 of Islands Bancorp's Form 8-K dated December 14, 2005 as filed on December 20, 2005, and agree with the statements made therein. Sincerely, /s/ Francis and Company CPAs Francis and Company CPAs Marietta, Georgia December 20, 2005