United Community Banks completes merger with Peach State Bancshares

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United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Completion Of Merger With Peach State Bancshares, Inc., The Parent Company Of Peach State Bank & Trust

August 3, 2026 8:30 AM EDT

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) (United) completed its merger with Peach State Bancshares, Inc. (Peach State) effective August 1, 2026 whereby Peach State merged with and into United with United continuing as the surviving company (the Merger). Immediately following the Merger, Peach States wholly-owned subsidiary, Peach State Bank & Trust (Peach State Bank), was merged with and into Uniteds wholly-owned bank subsidiary, United Community Bank (United Community). Peach State Bank will operate under the United Community brand after all core systems, signage, and branding are converted to those of United... More