West Georgia residents have a unique opportunity to take advantage of the Georgia Rural Hospital Expense Tax Credit with a donation to Higgins General Hospital in Bremen and improve the health of their community. Senate Bill 258 — the Georgia Rural Hospital Expense Tax Credit program — allows Georgia taxpayers to make contributions to select rural hospitals in Georgia, including Higgins General Hospital in Bremen. Donors to Higgins General Hospital can: Benefit from a generous state tax credit Keep their state tax dollars local Enjoy a federal income tax donation Help provide vital medical care for their neighbors, right here in west Georgia Higgins General Hospital has partnered with Georgia HEART to facilitate donations so state residents can make the most of this unique tax credit opportunity and provide for the health care of thousands of Georgians! The more than $2.7 million in support received through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program in 2023 funded critical infrastructure maintenance and upgraded necessary equipment, elevating the patient experience and improving the level of care provided at Higgins General Hospital. Learn more by downloading the 2024 Higgins General Hospital Georgia Heart Impact Report. Payment deadlines for applicants for 2025 have been revised and the annual cap has been increased from $75 million to $100 million. Questions? Georgia Heart has answers here. Ready to donate? To learn more, visit www.georgiaheart.org or contact Georgia HEART at heart@georgiaheart.org. You can start the process to make your contribution online now by completing the Georgia HEART Tax Credit Form online.