Presentation outline

Purpose of study / methodologyOverview of counties and peopleChallenges: perception and realitySatisfaction with quality of lifeStrengths of the regionQuestions and/or discussion

Purpose of study

Gaining a better understanding of strengths, challenges, and opportunities in Glynn, Camden, and McIntosh counties

Using opinion data to understand public perceptions of issues

Using empirical data to better understand objective reality and relative position within the state and region

Population growth & demographics

9.9%

26.5%

7.7%

18.3%

14.3%

25.6%

6.3%

5.6%

14.3%

25.2%

7.4%

12.3%

7.5%

30.1%

8.0%

9.1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2007

Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2007

Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2007

Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008 Camden County

Glynn County

McIntosh County

Georgia

Demographic Overview

High poverty rate in McIntoshHigh child poverty rate in Glynn &

McIntoshAging population in Glynn & McIntoshRelatively lower educational attainment

in Camden and McIntosh

Greatest Challenges Perceived

EducationLaw and viceGovernmentEconomyHealthcare

Greatest Challenges for Region

Other

Real estate, foreclosures & property values, affordable

housing

Values: lack of values and morals

Taxes, government spending

Crime, drugs, violence

Education

Political corruption, lack of leadership

Growth: overcrowding and managing growth

Poverty, jobs, economy

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

McIntosh Glynn

Camden

Greatest Challenges for Region

EducationEffectiveness of school system 3.70Appropriate work ethic in our youth 3.60Dropping out of school 3.55Appropriate job skills for our youth 3.45Motivation of our youth 3.37Quality childcare/school 3.37Adult job skills 3.36

Graduation Rate for Seniors

7583

677271

84

0

20

40

60

80

100

Graduation Rate 2007-08 Graduation Rate 2008-09

Perc

ent

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Addressing School Dropouts

Camden Glynn McIntosh0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

53%

67%74%

Per

cent

res

pond

ing

"Ext

rem

ely

Impo

rtan

t"

School Dropout Levels

11.6%

15.3% 14.8%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

16%

18%

Camden County Glynn County McIntosh County

State Graduate Exam Failure Rate

7

2

8 8

6

4

76

9

13

16

12

0

6

12

18

Failing GHSGT -English

Failing GHSGT -Math

Failing GHSGT - SS Failing GHSGT -Science

Perc

ent

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Educational Attainment% residents with bachelor’s degree or higher

20%

13%

20%

25%

16%

11%

27%28%

27%

19%

9%

24% 24%

19%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

United States Georgia Camden County Glynn County McIntosh County

1990

2000

2006-2008

Greatest Challenges for Region

Law and viceCrime 3.62Child abuse or neglect 3.56Drug and alcohol abuse 3.37

Importance of Crime by County

59%68%

80%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Important

Extremely Important

Violent Crime Rate (Adult)

2005 2006 20070

5

10

15

20

25

Glynn County Camden County McIntosh County

Georgia

Violent crime (age 17 or older) per 1,000 residents

Property Crime Rate (Adult)

2005 2006 20070

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Glynn County

Camden County

McIntosh County

Georgia

Other crime (e.g. burglaries, theft; age 17 or older) per 1,000 residents

Bullying in Schools

% students reporting bullying incident in last 30 days

Camden Glynn McIntosh

-10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

20%18%

24%

Child Abuse/Neglect

2004 2005 2006 2007 20080

10

20

30

40

50

60 Glynn County

Camden County

McIntosh County

Georgia

Perc

ent

Substantiated incidents per 1,000 residents

Greatest Challenges for Region

GovernmentResponsiveness of public officials 3.50City/County cooperation 3.46Protection by law enforcement 3.44

Importance of Responsive Government

53%60% 57%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Important

Extremely Important

Greatest Challenges for Region

EconomyLack of jobs 3.52Financial stability 3.49

Importance of Addressing Lack of Jobs

64% 59%67%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Important

Extremely Important

UnemploymentJa

nFe

bM

ar Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov De

cJa

nFe

bM

ar Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov De

cJa

nFe

bM

ar Apr

May Jun Jul

Aug

Sep

07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

Brunswick MSA

Georgia

Monthly rate for 2007-2009

Economic Sector Analysis

Professional, Scientific

Admin. / Sup-port / Waste

Mgmt.

Accommodations / Food Services

Healthcare / Social Assis-

tance

Manufacturing

Retail Trade

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

McIntosh

Glynn

Camden

Georgia

% of employment

Per Capita Personal Income

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Georgia

Camden County

Glynn County

McIntosh County

Percent Living Below Federal Poverty Level

11%

14%

22%

10%

15%

19%

12%13%

18%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Camden Glynn McIntosh

1990 2000 2007

Child Poverty Rates

18%

20%

22%

28%

17%17%

12%

23%

25%

18%

20%

25%

14% 14%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

U.S. Georgia Camden County Glynn County McIntosh County

1990

2000

2006-2008

Greatest Challenges

HealthcareAffordable healthcare 3.52Quality of healthcare 3.48Access to healthcare 3.47Access to preventative care 3.33

Importance of Health Care Affordability

55.8%65.2% 66.0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Important

Extremely Important

Addressing Teen Pregnancy

Extremely Important Important Not Too Important Not At All Important0%

20%

40%

60%

33%

43%

17%

2%

45%

38%

14%

2%

52%

38%

7%

2%

Camden

Glynn

McIntosh

Teen pregnancyAges 15-17 per 1,000 females

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Camden County Glynn County

McIntosh County Georgia

Cancer Incident Rates

Glynn and McIntosh had among the highest cancer incident rates in the state

Glynn rate appeared not to be attributable to race

Camden, with one of the lowest overall cancer incident rates in the state, had one of the highest cancer incident rates in the state for children aged1-4

Quality of LifeSatisfaction with quality of life, by county

-20%

0%

20%

40%

60%

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Quality of LifeSatisfaction with quality of life, by race

37%

52%

9%

2%

13%

50%

29%

8%

-20%

0%

20%

40%

60%

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

White

African American

Importance of Addressing Discrimination

Importance of leaders addressing discrimination, by race

23%

39%

29%

7%

73%

23%

4%0%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

Extremely Important

Important Not Too Important Not At All Important

White

African American

Quality of LifeSatisfaction with quality of life, by education level

34%30%

23%

42%

24% 24%

31%

56%

29%

18% 18%

57%

%

20%

40%

60%

High School Degree or less

Some college or 2 year degree

4-year college degree

Post-graduate degree

Perc

ent "

Very

satis

fied"

Camden Glynn McIntosh

Top Reasons to Stay in CountiesCamdenYour job or other sources of income 3.19Your house or residence 3.08

GlynnYour job or other sources of income 3.26The natural environment 3.21

McIntoshThe natural environment 3.51Your house or residence 3.44

Addressing Environmental Protection

Extremely Im-portant

Important Not Too Important Not At All Im-portant

0%

20%

40%

60%

23%

55%

18%

3%

37%

47%

14%

2%

49%

40%

9%

1%

Camden Glynn

McIntosh

Sources of News About the Community

5

6

36

53

3

12

21

63

7

4

20

67

0 20 40 60 80

I don't follow what is going on generally

Radio station

Jacksonville or Savannah television station

Newspaper

Percent

McIntosh

Glynn

Camden

Internet Access

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

At home At work At a public place Not at all

Perc

ent A

cces

sing

the

Inte

rnet

Camden

Glynn

McIntosh

Greatest Strengths

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Other

Culture and history

Recreation

Weather

Military

Education

Economy, tourism

People, community, values

Natural beauty, nature, environment, coast

McIntosh

Glynn

Camden

Here’s what you say … “I believe the greatest strength is our

diverse population and the number of skilled and educated retirees who live on the islands.”

“The Port, we are the closest port to the ocean on the east coast. Any other port on the coast has 10 miles of rivers to navigate while ours is about 2-3 miles from open water.”

Here’s what you say … “It is a close knit community that works

together to support positive initiatives.”

“The fact that people are moving here as permanent residents, whether with their jobs, as retirees or a good place to raise a family.”

“We have the friendliest folks!”

Thank you!

Report available on Monday:

www.coastalgeorgiafoundation.org