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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our report dated February 3, 1999, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements of Georgia Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiary included in the
Annual Report of First Sterling Banks, Inc. on Form 10-KSB, as amended, for the
year ended December 31, 1999. We hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of said report in the Registration Statements of First Sterling Banks,
Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-15069, dated October 30, 1996, File No.
333-56473 dated June 10, 1998, File No. 333-74555 dated March 17, 1999, File No.
333-79457 dated May 27, 1999, File No. 333-79463 dated May 27, 1999, and File
No. 333-88645 dated October 8, 1999).
PORTER KEADLE MOORE, LLP
/s/ PORTER KEADLE MOORE, LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
May 23, 2000
