MOULTRIE, Ga. and HOSCHTON, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) ("Ameris"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Ameris will acquire Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. ("Hamilton"), the parent company of Hamilton State Bank, Hoschton, Georgia. Upon completion of the transaction, and including [...]The post Ameris Bancorp Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. appeared first on Payment Week.