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 located in a rural area. Amenities, such as shopping malls, fast food restaurants, are limited. We currently have one grocery story in each of the two incorporated towns, Cuthbert and Shellman. Public transportation is non-existent. Our hospital closed in October 2020; therefore healthcare options are limited. A plus for the community is that we have Andrew College and Albany Technical College (a satellite campus that offers adult education and more).

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: My community is composed of about 65% African American and the remainder Caucasian and other. We have a very small Hispanic populations also. Most identify as Baptist and Methodist. We also have some that identify as Jehovah Witnesses. Agriculture plays a huge role in the community.

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  - 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: Highways 82 and 27 intersect throughout Randolph County. We have a unique advantage to attract tourist because of the unique history of the county. Agriculture plays a huge role in the community. Logging is also a huge industry. About 1/4 of the population does not have a high school diploma or GED. The number that hold a bachelor degree or higher is about the same. We struggle with to convey the message of education. In a global economy, it is imperative that we develop a skilled workforce in our to grow our community long term.

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: It is important to have representation that understand the concerns and needs of small rural communities. We need a not only a voice but also an advocate.