Transform Taxes Into Treatment.
Keep quality healthcare close to home. Through the Georgia HEART rural hospital tax credit program, Georgians can redirect their state income taxes to strengthen rural hospitals—funding lifesaving equipment, expanded services, and modern facilities that sustain local communities.
Every dollar stays in Georgia. Every gift makes care possible.
How Georgia HEART Works
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Apply: Reserve your share of Georgia’s $100 million statewide rural hospital tax credit cap.
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Choose Your Hospital: Designate the local hospital that matters most to you.
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Contribute and See Impact: Your dollars fund tangible improvements like ER expansions, imaging upgrades, and community clinics.
Tax credits are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis each year, and every contribution qualifies for a 100% Georgia income tax credit.
Statewide Impact
• 50 rural hospitals supported statewide
• $100 million annual program cap beginning 2025
• 100% of contributions stay in Georgia
• Strengthening access to care in every corner of the state
North Georgia Hospitals
Elbert Memorial Hospital • Elberton
HEART dollars strengthened operations and helped open a new primary-care office, ensuring more residents can receive preventive care without leaving Elbert County.
Northeast Georgia Health System Lumpkin • Dahlonega
A new 66,000-square-foot hospital opened its doors in Dahlonega, restoring surgical and essential healthcare services that residents once had to travel miles to find
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham • Demorest
Georgia HEART support helped the hospital upgrade vital imaging and IV equipment, allowing patients to receive faster, safer care right in their hometown.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital • Lavonia
Contributions through Georgia HEART expanded cardiac rehab, surgery, and wound-care programs, giving patients greater access to specialized treatment.
Stephens County Hospital • Toccoa
Local support through the HEART program enabled Stephens County Hospital to retain skilled staff and continue delivering trusted, high-quality care close to home.
Central Georgia Hospitals
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin • Milledgeville
HEART donors funded advanced cardiac monitors and airway tools, improving emergency response and overall patient outcomes for Baldwin County families.
Atrium Health Navicent Peach • Byron
New automated medication-dispensing systems increased safety and accuracy in patient care across Peach County.
Dodge County Hospital • Eastman
Georgia HEART contributions made it possible to add 3D mammography, offering women in Eastman and surrounding communities life-saving screenings close to home.
Higgins General Hospital • Bremen
HEART support brought advanced surgical tools to Higgins General, expanding the range of procedures available locally and keeping patients near home.
Jefferson Hospital • Louisville
Ongoing HEART support helps Jefferson Hospital sustain quality local care and remain a trusted anchor for health and healing in the community.
Jenkins County Medical Center • Millen
With support from Georgia HEART donors, Jenkins County Medical Center became the first hospital in the nation to install the FCT iStream 128-slice CT scanner, bringing cutting-edge imaging technology directly to its rural community.
Morgan Medical Center • Madison
Investments through Georgia HEART launched a new breast-cancer surgery program and modernized lab systems, advancing women’s health in Morgan County.
Putnam General Hospital • Eatonton
HEART funding covered vital equipment and uncompensated care, allowing Putnam County residents to access consistent, high-quality services.
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital • Greensboro
With HEART funding, this hospital improved its technology and facilities to meet the needs of a growing community while enhancing patient comfort and confidence.
Upson Regional Medical Center • Thomaston
Upgraded operating rooms now feature advanced endoscopic systems, bringing precision and innovation to surgical care in Thomaston.
Washington County Regional Medical Center • Sandersville
Upgraded staffing and MRI technology ensure that patients across Washington County receive modern diagnostic care in a familiar setting.
Wills Memorial Hospital • Washington
A new covered rehabilitation entrance—funded through Georgia HEART—made patient visits safer and more accessible for everyone served.
South Georgia Hospitals
Appling Healthcare • Baxley
Georgia HEART funds strengthened operations and supported clinical recruitment, ensuring families in Appling County continue to receive quality care nearby.
Bacon County Hospital • Alma
HEART donors provided a Canon Aplio 700 Ultrasound System, giving patients faster, clearer diagnostic imaging for more accurate treatment.
Candler County Hospital • Metter
Contributions helped open new family health centers, expanding access to primary care for Candler County residents.
Clinch Memorial Hospital • Homerville
HEART contributions helped reduce facility debt and implement a modern electronic health record system, improving efficiency and patient experience.
Coffee Regional Medical Center • Douglas
Investments through Georgia HEART enhanced newborn care, ICU technology, and imaging systems, ensuring patients receive advanced treatment close to home.
Colquitt Regional Medical Center • Moultrie
Funding equipped the Medical Education Center with high-fidelity training manikins, preparing future healthcare professionals to serve rural Georgia.
Crisp Regional Hospital • Cordele
HEART contributors helped launch a new outpatient center and surgical expansion, broadening access to specialized care for patients.
Dorminy Medical Center • Fitzgerald
HEART dollars supported a new clinic, a CT scanner, and emergency department upgrades, strengthening care for residents.
Effingham Health System • Springfield
New MRI technology funded through Georgia HEART delivers faster scans and sharper images, enhancing patient comfort and diagnostic precision.
Emanuel Medical Center • Swainsboro
HEART contributions supported emergency department expansion and new clinic openings, giving more Swainsboro families access to timely care.
Evans Memorial Hospital • Claxton
HEART funding created the Otha and Pat Dixon Community Health Resource Center, offering education and preventive programs for long-term wellness.
Liberty Regional Medical Center • Hinesville
With the addition of a state-of-the-art Nuclear SPECT camera, HEART funding advanced local cardiac diagnostics for patients across Liberty County.
Phoebe Worth Medical Center • Sylvester
Contributions expanded lab space and capacity, helping the hospital process more tests quickly and efficiently to support local physicians.
SGMC Health Berrien • Nashville
The hospital’s new 26,000-square-foot emergency department, made possible through HEART contributions, now delivers faster trauma response and modern specialty care.
Southwell Medical • Adel
Georgia HEART contributions expanded outpatient and diagnostic services, ensuring residents have reliable access to modern healthcare close to home.
Tift Regional Medical Center • Tifton
HEART support funded advanced maternal-fetal monitoring, improving outcomes for high-risk pregnancies and protecting mothers and babies across South Georgia.
Why Your Contribution Matters
Expanded family medicine and wellness clinics
Recruitment and retention of rural providers
Advanced diagnostic technology in small towns
New emergency departments and surgical facilities
Financial stability for community hospitals
Take the First Step
There are still credits available under Georgia’s $100 million statewide cap.
Direct your 2025 state income tax dollars to the rural hospital of your choice—and keep care close to home for rural Georgia residents.
Questions? Email [email protected]
or call 770-370-4221.
Every application strengthens Georgia’s rural hospitals and the communities they serve.
