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GEORGIA CIVIC HEALTH INDEX

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GEORGIA CIVIC HEALTH INDEX

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ABOUT THE PARTNERSNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CITIZENSHIPAt the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), we believe

everyone has the power to make a difference in how their community

and country thrive.

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CARL VINSON INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA For more than 80 years, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government

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Photo credits center cover, and this page, center: Georgia Family Connection Partnership

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-D6�J@FC�D>2CE�A9@?6� to download the Georgia Civic Health Index

This report has been graciously

funded by the following:

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................4

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Community Involvement .............................................................................................................................................................12

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�6>@8C2A9:4�,C6?5D�E@��@?D:56C .......................................................................................................................................19

What You Can Do ...............................................................................................................................................................................20

Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Technical Notes ...................................................................................................................................................................................24

Endnotes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................25

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The Knight Fund at the

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4 GEORGIA C I V IC HEALTH INDE X

INTRODUCTION

�D�E96�RCDE6G6C�Georgia Civic Health Index, this report asks and seeks to

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What is Civic Health?

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This report explores four main areas of civic health:

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Why is Civic Health Important?

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Key Findings

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BACKGROUND ON THE CIVIC HEALTH INDEX

The findings of this report are based on

analysis of the 2011 Current Population

Survey (CPS), conducted by the U.S.

Census Bureau, provided by the Center

for Information and Research on Civic

Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). The

development of the 6@C8:2��:G:4�!62=E9�Index was coordinated by the National

Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), an

organization chartered by Congress to

advance the nation’s civic life. NCoC

began publishing America’s Civic Health

Index in 2006 and was authorized by the

Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

to expand this civic health assessment

in partnership with the Corporation for

National and Community Service and

the U.S. Census Bureau. NCoC now uses

civic data to work in 30 communities

nationwide on state- and city-level

reports and initiatives.

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Definitions of Terms and Concepts

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6th Georgia’s national rank in expressing opinions about community or political issues online

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Generational Definitions

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17th Georgia’s national rank in discussing politics with friends or family

Photo credit: GeorgiaForward

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90.1% of Georgians frequentlyeat dinner with family or friends.

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This report does not examine differences in levels of engagement among specific minority groups because sample sizes were often too small to be statistically reliable. It does explore differences among white (non-Hispanic) residents and non-white (including Hispanic) residents.

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26% of Georgians volunteer. Georgia ranks 34th nationally.Volunteering

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Those with less than a high school diploma (20.8%) exhibited the lowest rate of group membership, and those with at least a college degree (59.1%) exhibited the highest rate.

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12% of Georgians reported contacting a public official in 2011.

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Millennials (29.3%) are the least likely to discuss politics while the Silent Generation (43.4%) is well above the state average.

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Discussing Politics (Frequently)

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CIVIC HEALTH INDEX

State and Local Partnerships

NCoC began America’s Civic Health Index in 2006 to measure the level of civic engagement and health of our democracy. In 2009, NCoC was incorporated into the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and directed to expand this civic health assessment in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Census Bureau.

NCoC now works with partners in more than 30 communities nationwide to use civic data to lead and inspire a public dialogue about the future of citizenship in America and to drive sustainable civic strategies.

Alabama-?:G6CD:EJ�@7��=232>2�David Mathews Center

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Harry BoyteDirector, Center for Democracy

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Doug DobsonExecutive Director,

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Stephen GoldsmithFormer Deputy Mayor of New York City

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Peter LevineDirector, Center for Information and

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Heather SmithExecutive Director, Rock the Vote

Max StierExecutive Director,

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Michael WeiserChairman,

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Ilir ZherkaExecutive Director, National Conference

on Citizenship

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