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 community is made up of people who are loving and form a cohesive unit. We all look out for each other. We have the first volunteer fire house in Screven County. It was constructed by community members. Started with approximately 12 volunteers in 1993, that included male and female. Property was donated by resident, Mr. Tel Burns on his family land. Mr. Burns who was born in the area, had moved to New York, but relocated to the area and lead the fire house construction and organization. Presently, there are 6 active members. Group holds the distinction of being the first Black fire fighters with Black women members in Screven County. The by prov members are immersed in civic engagement.

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: Many long time residents whose ancestors go back possibly 6 generations live on land that was originally purchased from White landowner Ernest Newton. He was called Mr. Jenk, and the area is named after him...Jink Hill Rd. Residents are proud of our community. The Jenk Hill area became known for having and many Black landowners that included: The Burns, Gordon, Robbins, Williams, and Rilington Families. And Jenk Hill has the first Screven County Black Commissioner.

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: My community is located near the Ogeechee River. We want the river not to be polluted, which will allow residents to continue to enjoy the natural recreation that has been a mainstay of our lives for many years. People in the community are progressive and when it comes to employment, many travel long distances to gain employment that will allow them to provide prosperous lives for their families.

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: We do not want our community divided in the Redistricting process. We want to stay together and build in order to make our community stronger for now and the future. We want to be able to choose leaders who represent us and our values, not the other way around. We also need a recreation and resource center in the Jenk Hill community and resources for the elderly.