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 of people who care about each other. Many of us are united within our local churches, one of which is St. Paul AME. I can truthfully say that all of us are very concerned regarding our loss of vital services that for many years made us a real community. Those lost services include a hospital, grocery stores, and bank. The nearest hospital is in Vidalia and is not easily accessible, especially for those who lack transportation. Although we are lacking many amenities, we lovingly call this home and we love our community. We do not want it unfairly broken up in the Redistricting process.

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: The NAACP has a great presence in our community as it offers events for learning and awareness. There is also the Chamber of Commerce that meets once per month and everyone is invited to attend. We are especially proud of our partnership with the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Omega Sorority. They have the Emerging Young Leaders (Grades 7-8), ASCEND (Grades 9-10), and CAP (Grades 11-12 with annual scholarships). Their programs are shared within the 5 surrounding counties of Telfair, Treutlin, Montgomery, and Toombs.

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: More growth is desperately needed in the entire county that will generate a better economic base and attract many of the services that we have lost over the last few years. Environmentally, the issue of the recurring brown water problem that many residents experience has to be resolved. Leaders need to know about this, and they definitely need to do something about it.

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: Our community needs more jobs, grocery stores, a hospital or immediate care facility, mass transportation for better access to surrounding counties, and leaders who share in their policy concerns.