Higgins General Hospital in Bremen, Ga., a facility of Tanner Health, has received a $250,000 contribution from Bank OZK through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. This donation brings the bank’s total support for Higgins General Hospital to $2 million
since 2018.
“For eight consecutive years, Bank OZK has supported Higgins General Hospital through the Georgia HEART program, contributing a total of $2 million — an incredible investment that helps ensure our neighbors have access to lifesaving care close to home,” said Loy Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health. “We remain deeply grateful to Bank OZK for its generous, ongoing support of Higgins and our mission to provide high-quality care to everyone in our community.”
Bank OZK’s longstanding support of Higgins General Hospital is part of its broader commitment to rural hospitals across the state. Since 2018, Bank OZK has contributed more than $3 million to hospitals across Georgia through Georgia HEART — the statewide rural hospital organization expense tax credit program enacted by state legislature to help eligible facilities enhance services, invest in equipment and improve access to care close to home. Through this program, Georgia taxpayers, both individuals and businesses, can redirect a portion of their state income taxes to qualified rural hospitals in need of additional support.
“At Bank OZK, we believe that a strong community starts with access to quality health care,” said David Price, Bank OZK president of commercial banking for west Georgia. “We are proud to once again participate in the Georgia HEART Hospital Program and do our part to support Higgins General Hospital given the vital role it plays in caring for our community.”
For more on how to redirect your Georgia tax dollars to support hospitals like Higgins General Hospital, please visit GeorgiaHeart.org.
About Higgins General Hospital
Higgins General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Bremen, Georgia, serving residents of Haralson, Polk and Carroll counties and beyond. Since joining Tanner Health in 1998, Higgins General Hospital has evolved into a modern, award-winning destination for care. Designated as a primary stroke center, the hospital has expanded in recent years with a new medical office building and a state-of-the-art surgical services center. It also offers 24-hour emergency care and a comprehensive rehabilitation program for longer-term, step-down care. Learn more at tanner.org/higgins-general-hospital.
About Bank OZK
Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Established in 1903, Bank OZK conducts banking operations in over 250 offices in nine states — including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi — and had $41.5 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2025. For more information, visit ozk.com.