'We need doctors'- Hawkinsville Loan Helps Keep Doors Open at Taylor Regional Hospital

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Anita McCormick was born at Taylor Regional Hospital's old location. 

Six years ago, she moved back to her hometown. But when she needed the emergency room a few months ago, she couldn't get treated there — she had to go to Cochran instead.

"It's really important," McCormick said of the hospital. "I had to go to the emergency room a few months ago and we had to go to Cochran because there was nobody out here to take you in, and it's a small town and we need a hospital."

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