Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

June 4, 2014

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read Ameris Bancorp’s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K filed on June 4, 2014, and we agree with such statements concerning our firm.

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