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Ameris Bank Marks America’s 250th Birthday with $25,000 Gift to Support Military Education

  • Ameris Bank donated $25,000 to the University of North Georgia (UNG) to commemorate America's 250th birthday.
  • The funds will cover attendance for 25 high school students at UNG's National Leadership Challenge event & provide 10 freshman cadet scholarships of $2,000 each.
  • CEO Palmer Proctor stated the donation aims to honor the nation & alleviate financial strain on families seeking to send children to college to serve the country.
  • UNG's National Leadership Challenge is a limited-capacity event offered each semester to prospective cadets focusing on leadership development through the Military College of Georgia.
  • Retired Lt. Gen. James Terry noted the donation helps qualified students explore military careers & provides essential tuition for new cadet training.
  • Ameris Bank, founded in 1971 & headquartered in Atlanta, manages $28.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.
  • The bank operates financial centers across five southeastern states & serves consumer & business customers nationwide through select lending channels.