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Ameris Bank has been headquartered in Atlanta since moving its executive offices from Jacksonville in 2019. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2025

Court ends redlining order after Ameris Bank complies

The bank agreed to improve its practices after it was accused of blocking Black and Hispanic borrowers in Jacksonville.…

By Mark Basch - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Baptist Medical Center. | Sky Lebron, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2024

Baptist Health agrees to $1.5 million settlement

Baptist settled allegations from the federal government involving discounts offered to some Medicare beneficiaries.…

By Dan Scanlan

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland came to Jacksonville in October to announce a settlement with Ameris Bank over redlining. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 2, 2023

Judge pauses deal in Jacksonville redlining case

U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard rejected a settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and Ameris Bank.…

By Charlie McGee - The Tributary

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland visited Jacksonville on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 19, 2023

Ameris Bank cited for blocking Black and Hispanic borrowers in Jacksonville

The U.S. Justice Department says the bank denied or discouraged home loan applications in mostly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.…

By Will Brown

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