August 16, 2024 United Community makes record contribution to NGHS hospitals View »

United Community is taking a record-breaking step to earmark its tax dollars to benefit the health of the people it serves. The bank's deferment of $500,000 - which will directly benefit Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin and NGMC Habersham - is the largest contribution Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has ever received through the state's Rural Hospital Tax Credit program.

"We're deeply committed to supporting the communities we serve, and access to quality health care is vital for rural areas," said Jack Keener, North Georgia state president at United Community. "We're proud to utilize the Rural Hospital Tax Credit program to make this impactful contribution to NGMC Lumpkin and NGMC Habersham."

The Rural Hospital Tax Credit program allows eligible Georgia businesses and taxpayers to receive a state income tax credit for contributing to qualified rural hospitals. This program has become an essential lifeline for many rural healthcare facilities facing financial challenges.

"United Community's generous contribution will have a profound impact on our ability to provide high-quality care to people who rely on our hospitals in Lumpkin and Habersham counties," said Kevin Matson, NGHS' vice president of Regional Hospitals. "We're grateful for their support and for the Rural Hospital Tax Credit program, which continues to be a crucial resource for rural healthcare in Georgia."

Visit nghs.com/tax to learn how you or your business can use the Rural Hospital Tax Credit program to earmark the taxes you already pay to benefit NGMC Lumpkin and/or NGMC Habersham. You can also visit nghs.com/foundation to learn about other ways you can support local health care provided through NGHS.

About NGHS

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 960 beds and more than 1,400 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.

About NGHS Foundation

Founded in 1986, the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to health system improvements, complementary programs and partner organizations throughout the region. In an effort to further the mission of improving the health of the community in all that we do, donations to the Foundation help support innovation and enhancements at all five of Northeast Georgia Medical Center's community hospitals, as well as many health initiatives of the system. It is truly through the generosity of friends and neighbors that many critical, life-saving projects, improvements and patient care services are available today. For more information, visit nghs.com/foundation.

United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of June 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.1 billion in assets, 203 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10-time winner of J.D. Power's award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2023, United was named by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" for the seventh consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World's Best Banks and one of America's Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.

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