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 are retired with a few raising grandchildren. There are also a few young families with school aged children. We are in close proximity to many churches and many of our residents are also members of our faith community. We are located only minutes from our local hospital, major shopping mall, many strip malls, convenience stores, restaurants, GSU, and many other conveniences that can be found in an urban setting. We love our community and do not want it unfairly divided by Redistricting.

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.

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: Nearby is the William James Middle School & Bd. of Education Headquarters. Prof. William James, an Atlanta College (now Morehouse) graduate came to Statesboro in 1907 to help local Black citizens found the Statesboro High & Industrial School. Only minutes away there is the newly built Statesboro Recreation Dept with its swimming pool and other high tech amenities. There is also the Averitt Theatre in downtown Statesboro that is near the historic courthouse. This is a beautiful community with much to offer residents and visitors alike.

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 would greatly appreciate a better police presence. About 4 months ago we experienced drug distribution in our area. Police addressed the issue and now things have gotten much quieter. However, we rarely see police patrols. As we do not want the previous problem to spring back up, we want more policing. As the Redistricting lines are being redrawn, it is my hope that it will be done fairly and my community will be able to vote for leaders who are concerned about our well being.