Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
  - How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?

Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.

Your response: My rural community is made of a diverse group of individuals and I am happy to say that our goal is to treat each other fairly and with respect. For many years the majority of us have lived here together, and those who are not biologically related, treat others as if they are. This is a caring community of both retirees and currently employed people who know each other very well, and are concerned about each other's welfare.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What are the cultural bonds in your community?
  - If your community has a shared history, what is it?

Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.

Your response: Historically, for 116 years, The Ogeechee Church of God In Christ has remained an important part of many of our lives. You might say that it and other historical churches in the area is the glue that holds us together.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where are residents employed?
  - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?

Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.

Your response: Residents of our area recently defeated plans for a proposed landfill that was to be erected in our community. This shows what positive things can be accomplished when people stick together for a common good. Economically, there are many jobs being offered, but few takers. These jobs are not in the immediate rural area, but in the cities of Sylvania and neighboring Statesboro.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
  - What are the needs of your community?
  - Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?

Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines

Your response: I feel that our community is doing pretty good. However, having a grocery story would be a plus. Also we are very comfortable with how our district lines are presently drawn and do not want to see them broken up.