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Milledgeville, Ga. - µSA

The information in our study covers the Milledgeville, Ga., Micropolitan 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

How to read the motion chart?

The chart below examines the drivers for community attachment (Basic Services, Economy, Safety, Leadership, Education, Aesthetics, Social Offerings, Openness, Social Capital, Civic Involvement).

Critical Opportunity   Strength
Above-Average Influence   Above-Average Influence
Below-Average Performance   Above-Average Performance
February 07, 2011

Knight Soul of the Community 2010: Milledgeville Implications

The purpose of Knight Soul of the Community is to provide communities a roadmap for understanding what attaches residents to their community and why it matters – not to be prescriptive on what communities should do with the information. However, the findings do point to some general implications and suggestions, some of which the community may be already undertaking, or provide new opportunities for consideration. 

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.

Discover the soul of your community

Great schools, affordable health care and safe streets all help create strong communities. But is there something deeper that draws people to a city – that makes them want to put down roots and build a life?