News Releases

ATLANTA (Oct. 31, 2024) – Ameris Bank has promoted Brian Parks to the newly created role of head of Wholesale Banking, reporting to Ameris Bank President Lawton Bassett. Parks will be based in...

Highlights of Ameris’s results for the third quarter of 2024 include the following: Net income of $99.2 million, or $1.44 per diluted share; Adjusted net income(1) of $95.2 million, or $1.38 per...

ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2024) – The Ameris Foundation is committing $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts from recent hurricanes that have impacted communities across the Southeast.

Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2024 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, October 24,...

The board of directors of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) (the "Company") has declared a dividend of $0.15 per share of the Company's common stock, payable on October 7, 2024, to shareholders of...

Ameris Bank is pleased to announce Jorge Perez, Ameris Bank's corporate information security officer, has been recognized in the esteemed 2025 HITEC 100 list honoring the most influential and...

Ameris Bank recently welcomed two commercial banking industry veterans to its well-established team. Bill Kilburg joins Ameris as senior vice president, relationship manager and Patrick Murphy...

Ameris Bank is pleased to welcome Jorge Perez as Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO), reporting to Chief Information Officer Ross Creasy. "Jorge is a proven cybersecurity expert with...

Highlights of Ameris's results for the second quarter of 2024 include the following: Net income of $90.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share; Adjusted net income(1) of $80.8 million, or $1.17 per...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company" or "Ameris") announced today that it is transferring the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") from The Nasdaq Stock...

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals named three Ameris Bank mortgage originators to the 2024 Top 250 Mortgage Originators List. The Association works as advisors and...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2024 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, July 25,...

Ameris Bank is donating $2.23 million to 40 rural hospitals in Georgia, as part of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program in 2024. Ameris has been participating in the state income tax credit program...

Ameris Bank ranked among the Top 10 banks in the U.S. for the largest retail mortgage volume in the first quarter of this year, according to data reported by National Mortgage News today. The...

Ameris Bank recently honored four members of the company for their extraordinary commitment to community service. "We encourage all teammates to give back to their communities, yet these...

Highlights of Ameris's results for the first quarter of 2024 include the following: Net income of $74.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share; Adjusted net income(1) of $75.6 million, or $1.10 per...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2024 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, April 25,...

Ameris Bank is pleased to announce Brady Gailey has joined the bank as Executive Director of Corporate Development, effective today. In this role, Gailey will work closely with executive...

Ameris Bank has been recognized with five Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking in 2023. Among more than 500 banks evaluated, Ameris Bank is one of 39 cited for Distinctive...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) announced that Claire E. McLean has been appointed a director of the company, effective February 7, 2024. Ms. McLean, 44, currently serves as Chief Operating Officer...

Highlights of the Company's results for the full year 2023 include the following: Net income of $269.1 million, or $3.89 per diluted share Adjusted net income(1) of $276.3 million, or $4.00 per...

Qualified applicants in Jacksonville, FL area eligible for up to $20,000 toward home purchase or refinance ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank announced the launch of the Ameris...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on...

Ameris Bank is pleased to announce Clyde Anderson as director of Community Lending, effective December 18. In this newly created role, Anderson will be responsible for oversight of the bank's...

ATLANTA, Nov. 1 2023 – Ameris Bank is proud to announce its sponsorship of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center’s Art Scholars program. The bank’s $25,000 grant provides a full day of enriching...

Ameris Bank has promoted Ross McWilliams to executive vice president and managing director of the banks' Homebuilder Division. This group serves the homebuilder industry by providing loans and...

Highlights of Ameris's results for the third quarter of 2023 include the following: Net income of $80.1 million, or $1.16 per diluted share Return on average assets ("ROA") of 1.25% Pre-tax,...

Customers and community members can bring nonperishable food items to Ameris locations through November 30 ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank announced today that is has continued...

Ameris Bank is expanding its Business Banking unit adding capacity with the addition of specialized bankers to support the business's growth in multiple markets. Ameris Bank is adding 10 business...

Ameris Bank ("Ameris" or the "Bank"), the wholly owned subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB), today announced that it has entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, October...

Highlights of Ameris's results for the second quarter of 2023 include the following: Net income of $62.6 million, or $0.91 per diluted share Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) ROA(1) of...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, July 27,...

Highlights of Ameris's results for the first quarter of 2023 include the following: Net income of $60.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) ROA(1) of...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, April 27,...

Ameris Bank has donated $2,055,000 to 15 rural hospitals across the state of Georgia, through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program in 2023. Ameris has been participating in the program since 2018,...

Highlights of the Company's results for the full year 2022 include the following: Net income of $346.5 million, or $4.99 per diluted share Growth in tangible book value(1) of $3.66 per share, or...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on...

Highlights of the Company's results for the third quarter of 2022 include the following: Net income of $92.6 million, or $1.34 per diluted share Growth in tangible book value(1) of $0.73 per...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, October...

Ameris Bank today announced the Ameris Down Payment Grant Program, committing $10 million in grants over the next three years to eligible first-time homebuyers for down payment and closing cost...

Highlights of the Company's results for the second quarter of 2022 include the following: Net income of $90.1 million, or $1.30 per diluted share Growth in tangible book value of $1.05 per share,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., – Ameris Bank announces the addition of Jimmy Molina as a commercial banker serving Charlotte, N.C. and the surrounding area. In this role, Molina will cultivate relationships...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Tuesday, July 26,...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. -- Ameris Bank announces the promotion of Andy Thomas to Lowcountry Market President. Thomas, who was previously the market president for Beaufort, will be based in Mount...

As part of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, Ameris Bank has donated $1,805,000 to 18 rural hospitals throughout Georgia. Ameris Bank has participated in the program since 2018, contributing...

Highlights of the Company's results for the first quarter of 2022 include the following: Net income of $81.7 million, or $1.17 per diluted share Organic growth in loans of $269.5 million, or 6.8%...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Tuesday, April 26,...

Ameris Bank today announced the reduction or elimination of some overdraft fees for consumer accounts, effective May 31, 2022. Ameris will eliminate non-sufficient funds/return item fees that are...

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported record 2021 net income of $376.9 million, or $5.40 per diluted share, compared with $262.0 million, or $3.77 per diluted share, for the...