ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) encourages residents in Grady County to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census before the September 30 deadline. As of September 8, Georgia’s self-response rate is 60.6 percent, which is behind the national average of 65.3 percent; Grady County’s response rate is 50 percent.
“While we are being safe, take a moment and respond to the 2020 U.S. Census,” said Rep. Taylor. “If you have not already done so, go to www.2020Census.gov. You are important. You matter. We need everyone, including you, to be counted. As we go into fall, be safe and be counted.”
The 2020 U.S. Census ensures accurate representation for districts at both the state and federal level. The number of Georgians counted in the census also helps direct federal funding to local communities for health care, emergency and disaster response, education and infrastructure. For demographic purposes, large and small businesses may also base their future planning on the census results.
Georgians can respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online at my2020census.gov, which takes approximately five minutes to complete. Households may also call 844-330-2020 or fill out and return the official U.S. Census Bureau mail that they may have received. Households have through September 30 to respond to the census, but they are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.
Additionally, the Governor’s Complete Count Committee (CCC) and his nonpartisan initiative called “Every. One. Counts.” have been working to ensure that every Georgia resident is counted.
For more information on Georgia’s participation in the census, please visit https://census.georgia.gov or follow @gacensus2020 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more information on the “Every. One. Counts.” initiative, please click here.
For assistance regarding completing a census form, Grady County residents may contact Rep. Taylor at darlene.taylor@house.ga.gov.
Representative Darlene Taylor represents the citizens of District 173, which includes Grady County and portions of Thomas and Decatur counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Vice Chairman of the Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment Committee. She also serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Information and Audits, Insurance, Public Safety & Homeland Security, Rules and Transportation committees.
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