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Macon, Ga. - MSA
The information in our study covers the Macon, Ga., Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In each community, the Knight Soul of the Community study identified factors that emotionally attach residents to where they live 
Community Strengths & Weaknesses
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The chart below examines the drivers for community attachment (Basic Services, Economy, Safety, Leadership, Education, Aesthetics, Social Offerings, Openness, Social Capital, Civic Involvement).
November 16, 2010
'Survey: Most residents ‘not attached’ to Macon area'
From The Macon Telegraph, Nov. 16, 2010:
Social opportunities, community openness and aesthetics are more likely to help Macon retain its residents over time, according to a study released Monday.
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“We wanted to understand what causes people to become attached to the place they live,” said Paula Ellis, vice president for strategic initiatives for the Knight Foundation.
November 15, 2010
'New research: If you love your town, prosperity follows'
From The Christian Science Monitor:
If you sometimes stop and wonder why you donate to your local school’s annual fundraiser, help plant trees on your town’s main drag or offer free hot cocoa at every street fair, the answer is because you're either very generous or you know what's good for your local economy.
September 29, 2009
Report: Macon residents not engaged with their community - Macon.com
CHICAGO — People like where they live for any number of reasons, but there are several stand-out qualities that ignite residents’ passion for their communities — and how the area is dealing with the recession isn’t one of them, according to a report released Tuesday by Gallup and the Knight Foundation.
Residents are most attached to their communities when they have fun places to gather, there’s a welcoming atmosphere and there are beautiful and green spaces to enjoy, according to the “Soul of the Community” survey. The study looked at 26 communities, including Macon, and surveyed a random sample of more than 10,000 people earlier this year.
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