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Abstract
This study identifies and examines the perception of critical community issues facing residents in the state of Georgia. The Delphi technique was used to build consensus among Extension experts regarding critical community issues in Georgia. The constant comparative method was used to develop heuristic themes related to the identified issues. Local residents across different counties of Georgia reported the level of perception they associated with each theme as a critical issue facing their communities. Chi-square tests of independence were used to determine how perception of critical community issues was distributed across different geographic groupings. The results of this study offer valuable implications for Extension personnel to tailor information delivery and program development according to the needs and interests of local communities.