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People in my community are very much involved in civic engagement. The entire county has a history of being one of the most affluent counties during the 1960s that was involved in civic matters. Presently, not as many individuals are as socially involved as they were in the past. However, we are fortunate to have individuals who are working tirelessly as they put forth efforts to bring about a positive difference in the immediate area, and its relationship to the surrounding communities.
The Dorchester School is of historic significance. During the 1960s it had an attached boarding house, and that is where Martin Luther King stayed while he wrote his "I Have A Dream" speech. That part of the structure is now a museum.
Ft. Stewart Army Base is part of the local economy. Also there are 2 paper mills in Riceboro that provide a few jobs for local residents. Along with the meager paying jobs, they also bring a large degree of air pollution and deforestation. Additionally, there are only a few low paying service jobs available to Blacks in the community. In search of better pay and benefits, many people travel to Savannah or other cities. The major problem for many concerning that option is that not everyone owns a vehicle. Many high school graduates hasten to depart for areas that offer better opportunity and that is another deficit for our community.
Our rural community definitely needs a Senior Citizens' Center and other resources that would be available to them. There is also a need for resources for children, and a better means of dealing with the ever growing homeless population. Overall, there are many existing needs in my community that if met, would greatly enhance the lives of all citizens of Liberty County. I do not want to see Redistricting break up our community, as we now have the ability to stick together and choose leaders who would effectively have our best interest on their radar.
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