United Community Banks Completes Merger With Peach State Bancshares
United Community Banks, Inc. (UCB) completed its merger with Peach State Bancshares effective August 1, 2026, with Peach State merging into United and Peach State Bank & Trust merging into United Community. Peach State Bank, founded in 2005, was built on customer service and community commitment, with numerous regional awards. United CEO Lynn Harton welcomed the team and noted shared culture and employee experience.