Windshield AssessmentCity of Euharlee, GAJan Hartness.docx

Windshield Assessment:
City of Euharlee, GA
Jan Hartness
NU450 Unit 4

Welcome.
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Introduction
Euharlee is a small little city in Georgia
Build in the 1880s
Euharlee was gets it’s name from the Cherokee name Eufaula
Eufaula means “She laughs as she runs”

Euharlee is a wonderful small little city in the country. It is
less than 6 miles in area; however, has that mountain town feel.
I have called Euharlee home for nearly 30 years and I would not
want to live anywhere else. The average income in this area is
approximately over 75,000 dollars annually according to
Community Commons.org (2015). This area offers the little
town charm with the ability to maintain financial stability with

the surrounding businesses.
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Disclaimer
I have no personal interests or financial gain from performing
this assessment.

I have nothing to disclaim. I have no personal interests or
financial gain from performing this assessment.
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City of Euharlee Georgia
Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Euharlee_Covered_Bridge.jpg

The city of Euharlee has one of the oldest covered bridges in
Georgia, currently known as Euharlee Covered Bridge.
Initially, the bridge was named Lowry Bridge.
The city of Euharlee is named after the Euharlee Creek, which
is from the Cherokee name Eufaula, meaning, “She laughs as
she runs,” according to City of Euharlee (2014). My daughter
got married on this very bridge, which is a common sight for
weddings.
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Birth RateReport AreaTotal BirthsTotal Infant Deaths
2006-2010 Infant Mortality Rate (Per 1,000 Births by
county)Bartow County,

GA7,290506.9Georgia716,4205,4457.6United
States20,913,535136,3696.52HP 2020 Target<= 6.0
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (2006-2010)
National Vital Statistics SystemReport AreaTotal Live
BirthsLow Weight Births
(Under 2500g)Low Weight Births, Percent of TotalCity of
Euharlee3372881.99%Bartow County,
GA10,3678508.2%Georgia1,004,78095,4549.5%United
States29,300,4952,402,6418.2%HP 2020 Target<=7.8%
US Department of Health & Human Services,(2006-2010)
Health Indicators Warehouse. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, National Vital Statistics System.

Infant mortality rate is higher than the national average of 6.52
according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(2006-2010). We currently only have one area hospital in
Bartow County that does not have a NICU. When a high risk
mother goes to deliver her newborn she has to travel at least 1.5
to 2 hours away for treatment. The infant mortality rate is
measured per 1,000 births by county according to Community
Commons.org (2015).
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Overall Mortality Rate
(Georgia Department of Public Health, 2013)

The overall mortality rate in Bartow County, Georgia is high for
cancer, cardiovascular events, COPD and asthma. These events
are elevated due to unhealthy choices leading to multiple
comorbidities such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and
diabetes. Here in Georgia we have a high population that
smokes and enjoys recreational socializing. There is a high rate

of alcohol and drug abuse that is stealing our young and old.
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Mortality Bartow County, GA (GDPH, 2013)
Number of Deaths (2013) Cancers Cardiovascular Disease
Respiratory Accidental Mental Health Nervous
System Endocrine/Nutritional Gastrointestinal
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Genitourinary/Reproductive Muscoskeletal Fetal/Infant
Condition Birth Defects Blood Disorders Pregnancy
Complication 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 Cancers Cardiovascular Disease
Respiratory Accidental Mental Health Nervous
System Endocrine/Nutritional Gastrointestinal
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Genitourinary/Reproductive Muscoskeletal Fetal/Infant
Condition Birth Defects Blood Disorders Pregnancy
Complication Cancers Cardiovascular Disease Respiratory
Accidental Mental Health Nervous System
Endocrine/Nutritional Gastrointestinal Infectious
and Parasitic Diseases Genitourinary/Reproductive
Muscoskeletal Fetal/Infant Condition Birth Defects
Blood Disorders Pregnancy Complication 1637 1343
1339 1010 852 613 580 573 519 432 313 224 86 48
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Life Expectancy

Life expectancy according to the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (2013) the average life expectancy is increasing in

both males and females.
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Incidence of Common Infectious Diseases
HIV/AIDS: 6 positive – 190.11(per100,000 Pop.)(CDC, 2012)
STDs: 12 positive – 282.81 (per 100,000 Pop.)(CDC, 2012)
TB: Bartow County < 5 positive cases in 2013 (Georgia
Department of Public Health, 2013)
Georgia Department of Public Health(2005-2011)

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health (2005-
2011) it appears that Pertussis is our largest preventable disease
in Georgia. In 2006 we had 60 cases of mumps; however both
Pertussis and Mumps has declined over the years. We have a
high population of Latino ethnicity moving in to the
surrounding communities for work near Atlanta and leaving
near a large city there are many professionals that travel for
business. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the HIV/AIDS
is on the decline according to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (2012).
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Immunization RatesReport AreaTotal Population Age
65+Estimated Population with Annual Pneumonia
VaccinationCrude PercentageAge-Adjusted PercentageCity of
Euharlee22516272.3%74.9%Bartow County,
GA10,3227,46372.3%74.9%Georgia1,006,109654,97765.1%65.9
%United States39,608,82026,680,46267.36%67.51%

Immunization rates were obtained from the Community
Commons.org (2015). According to the reflected reported our
immunizations rates have improved considerably. There has
been a huge community push to get as many people vaccinated
as possible. At the hospital were I am employed we have gone
to community health fairs, schools, and businesses to administer
vaccines; it appears that the rewards of a healthier community
are in sight.
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Health InsuranceReport AreaTotal Population Age 18 -
64Population with Medical InsurancePercent Population With
Medical InsurancePopulation Without Medical InsurancePercent
Population Without Medical InsuranceCity of
Euharlee2,4831,85074.52%63325.49%Bartow County,
GA62,21246,35874.5%15,85525.5%Georgia6,076,4644,524,702
74.46%1,551,76125.54%United
States191,640,968151,849,36879.24%39,791,59620.76%Report
AreaTotal Population
(For Whom Insurance Status is Determined)Population with Any
Health InsurancePopulation Receiving MedicaidPercent of
Insured Population Receiving MedicaidCity of
Euharlee3,9923,39766719.63%Bartow County,
GA99,40680,18016,21820.23%Georgia9,610,7137,788,6561,571
,70020.18%United
States306,448,480260,878,81652,714,28020.21%

Health insurance has been a hot topic discussion item over the
last year due to the government movements to take an active
role in assuring that all persons have health insurance coverage.
According to the Community Commons.org (2015) we have a
large population of Medicaid patients in Bartow County;
however a lower amount in the City of Euharlee.
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Boundaries
City of Euharlee
Land Area: 4.64 square miles
Elevation: 682 square feet
Water Area: 0.15 square miles or 2.83% is water
Etowah River
Euharlee Creek

The City of Euharlee is a small city that covers a land mass of
4.64 square miles. There are two water supplies that mover
through the center of the city that are name the Etowah River
and the Euharlee Creek. People float down the river nearly all
summer. The elevation is 682 square feet. It is a beautiful
green old town community.
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Population & Land AreaReport AreaTotal PopulationTotal Land
Area
(Square Miles)Population Density
(Per Square Mile)City of Euharlee3,9994.64861.04Bartow
County,
GA100,382459.42218.5Georgia9,810,41757,498.67170.62Unite
d States311,536,5913,530,997.688.23
Female Population: 50.67% or 2,026
Male Population: 49.31% or 1,972
Data Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Source geography: Tract

According to the United States Census Bureau American
Community Survey 2009 – 2013 a total of 3,999 people live in
the 4.64 square mile area. The U.S. Census Bureau (2013)
reports that the national average population density of 88.23
persons per square mile.
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Housing and Zoning
Age of Houses: 17,446 were constructed between1980-1999 in
Bartow County (no data for Euharlee)
Construction Materials: Visual survey is stone/brick
Housing: There are 1,324.77 housing units in Euharlee
Space Between – average less than 100 feet
General Appearance – clean
Condition – well kept
Central Heating – primary source
Air conditioning – central air
Modern Plumbing - yes

Average age of houses were constructed between 1980-1999 in
Bartow County according to the U.S. Census Bureau (2008).
Upon the visual survey this seems consistent with the Bartow
County findings.
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Open Space
Amount of open space is limited due to the population growth

Condition of open space is in a valley
Safe: it is a safe area with a low crime rate
Attractive: the area is beautiful with natural beauty
Is the space used: all available space is utilized in the City of
Euharlee

The City of Euharlee has limited space due to the amount of the
population for such a small city. Nonetheless, it has a nice park
for children to play, a basketball court, tennis courts, and a
scenic environment with the Euharlee River to play in. The
area has a small town fill with a large population.
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Commons
Neighborhood hangouts: Center of town which is where the
park, tennis courts, creeks
Who hangs out there: People of all ages
Hours of day: Mainly observed on the weekend

The common areas are in the center of town with a park, tennis
court, Euharlee River, and a basketball court. There is a green
space to have a picnic or read a book. Many people go to this
green space to study and hang out with friends.
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Transportation
Personal autos – primary source
Bikes – leisure on weekends
Public Transportation: NoneReport AreaTotal Population
Employed Age 16+Population Using Public Transit for
Commute to WorkPercent Population Using Public Transit for

Commute to WorkCity of Euharlee1,65210.04%Bartow County,
GA41,7251460.35%Georgia4,210,79689,0982.12%United
States139,786,6407,000,7225.01%

There is no public transportation in the City of Euharlee. Most
people get around in cars, trucks, or SUVs. Bicycles are
utilized for leisure time on the weekends.
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Social Service Centers
Recreation Centers: 1 in Euharlee
Parks: 1in Euharlee
Library: 1 in Euharlee
Social Services: 1 office in Bartow County
Doctor Offices: 1 office in Euharlee
Dentists: 1 in Euharlee
Pharmacies: None in EuharleeReport AreaTotal
PopulationNumber of EstablishmentsEstablishments, Rate per
100,000 PopulationCity of Euharlee4,13509.04Bartow County,
States312,471,32729,5119.44
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns. Additional data
analysis by CARES. Source geography: County

There no social service center in Euharlee; however there is one
in Bartow County. There are plenty of physicians offices,
pharmacies, and dentist in Bartow County; however there is
only one physician office in Euharlee and one dentist.
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Grocery & Fast Food Stores
Walmart

Grocery Stores
Shops
Fresh Produce: Weekly Farmers Market in the Square
Fishing and hunting are available
Food Deserts: NoneReport AreaTotal PopulationNumber of
Fast Food Restaurants ( per 100,000
Population)Establishments, Rate per 100,000 PopulationCity of
Euharlee4,136253.92Bartow County,
GA100,1575453.92Georgia9,687,6537,37276.1United
States312,471,327224,87771.97Report AreaTotal
PopulationNumber of Grocery StoresEstablishments, Rate per
100,000 PopulationCity of Euharlee4,13608.99Bartow County,
GA100,15798.99Georgia9,687,6531,74418United
States312,471,32766,04721.14
Data Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns.
Additional data analysis by CARES. Source geography: County

The indicator reports the number of grocery stores per 100,000
population according to the U.S. Census Bureau (2012). A
grocery story is defined as a place to by food such as canned
goods, cereal, meat, and eggs.
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Stores ContinuedReport AreaTotal PopulationPopulation with
Low Food AccessPercent Population with Low Food AccessCity
of Euharlee4,1361243.02%Bartow County,
GA100,15731,49231.44%Georgia9,687,6533,050,35231.49%Uni
ted States308,745,53872,905,54023.61%
Note: This indicator is compared with the state average. Data
breakout by demographic groups are not available.
Data Source: US Department of Agriculture, Economic
Research Service, USDA - Food Access Research Atlas. Source
geography: TractReport AreaTotal PopulationNumber of Liquor

StoresEstablishments, Rate per 100,000 PopulationCity of
States312,471,32732,32710.35

Population with low food access is also known as a food desert.
When a larger amount of people live in an area within limited to
no access to grocery stores according to the USDA (2010).
Nearly every assessment is determined by the “population
proportions, which are determined for each census tract by
dividing the sum of each census block’s population by the total
census tract population” according to Community Commons
(2013).
Although there are no liquor stores in Euharlee the community
has plenty of access per the U.S. Census Bureau. This does
standout as an indicator of potential health risk.
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Street People & Animals
Euharlee appears to be a quiet little city
Upon observation there are small children playing in the park;
teenagers playing tennis at the courts; men in there 20s playing
basketball; parents jogging with strollers and dogs on leashes;
seasoned adults sitting at the creek
A few older gentlemen getting their shoes shined at the old
general store

The City of Euharlee appears to be a quiet little city; however it
can be deceiving. Although, the community is small, less than
6 miles, the population is large and friendly. Walking down the

street in the evening nearly everyone stops to say hello; it is a
little piece of heaven.
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Condition of the Area
The City of Euharlee is well kept and clean upon observation
There appears to be no abandoned houses in the small
community
There is safety signage around the creeks and park
Directional signage has a rustic 1880’s appearance

The City of Euharlee is well kept and clean upon observation.
There do not appear to be any abandoned houses in this small
area with a large population. The signs are clear and modern
while others are old an rustic to match the age of the city, which
dates back into the 1880s.
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Race & Ethnicity
Indices of ethnicity
Places of Worship: 1 Baptist Church
Restaurants – 1 country restaurant that serves southern comfort
food
Food stores – No grocery stores
Language: English & Spanish
Report AreaTotal PopulationNon-Hispanic PopulationPercent
Population Non-HispanicHispanic or Latino PopulationPercent
Population Hispanic or LatinoCity of
Euharlee3,9993,88797.2%1122.8%Bartow County,
GA100,38292,67392.32%7,7097.68%Georgia9,810,4178,934,56
891.07%875,8498.93%United

States311,536,608259,750,00083.38%51,786,59216.62%
Data Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Source geography: Tract

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2013) the national
average of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish residing within a
population is 16.62%; however in the City of Euharlee there is
only 2.8%. Ethnicity and race are two different survey
questions in the American Community Survey (ACS) as set
forth by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in
1997 according to the Community Commons (2015). Someone
can say they are of Latino origin but be of a different race.
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Population by Race & AgeReport AreaWhiteBlackAsianNative
American / Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian / Pacific
IslanderSome Other RaceMultiple RacesCity of
Euharlee3,59226235024112Bartow County,
GA83,68510,248736666233,5131,511Georgia5,948,9773,010,98
4330,39224,4964,554297,844193,170United
States230,592,57639,167,00815,231,9622,540,309526,34714,74
6,0548,732,333Report AreaAge 0-4Age 5-17Age 18-24Age 25-
34Age 35-44Age 45-54Age 55-64Age 65+City of
Euharlee219884340472607651463364Bartow County,
GA6,80719,5108,74512,92114,76914,84211,48011,308Georgia6
77,3781,810,908999,0111,343,7821,392,7311,391,9671,104,623
1,090,017United
States20,052,11253,825,36431,071,26441,711,27640,874,16044,
506,26837,645,10441,851,040

The population in Euharlee is mainly Caucasians, then African

Americans. We do have those that are a mixture of races, such
as my precious grandson; however, I have not witnessed any
prejudice within the community. The majority of the population
in Euharlee are children ages 5 to 17 years old, which makes a
joy if you love the sound of laughter.
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Religion
Types of Religion & practices
Baptist
Catholic

The two main types of religions that I have observed in
Euharlee are the Southern Baptist and Catholic. While there are
many different religious beliefs and places to worship in Bartow
County, there is only one Baptist Church in Euharlee.
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Health Indicators
Clinics: None in Euharlee
Hospitals: 1 hospital in Bartow County
Mental Illness:
Substance Abuse: ETOH 13.8% - Smokers 21.2%
Health Center: None in Euharlee – 1 in Bartow County
Report AreaTotal Population, 2012Primary Care Physicians,
2012Primary Care Physicians, Rate per 100,000 Pop.City of
States313,914,040233,86274.5
US Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources
and Services Administration, Area Health Resource File. Source
geography: CountyReport AreaTotal Population, 2013Dentists,
2013Dentists, Rate per 100,000 Pop.City of

States316,128,839199,74363.18

There are no clinics in Euharlee. Depression is at a steady
increase throughout the United States and is no different in
Euharlee. Substance abuse is on the rise with ETOH at 13.8%
and smokers at 21.2% according to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (2013). When calculating the rate
the it is per 100,000 population. There is only one dentist in
Euharlee.
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Life Expectancy

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(2013), the life expectancy of men and women is increasing
steadily since the 1900s. This is due to the increase in a healthy
environment and access to medical treatment.
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Politics
Posters or political headquarters – None noticeable in the
community

There is no observable politics in the City of Euharlee.
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Media

What people read: Observation of people reading the
newspaper while the younger generation has technology devices
Listen to on the radio: Observation of teenagers and young
adults listening to music on their smartphones
Do they watch television: Observation yes they do and also on
their smartphones and ipads

The media in Euharlee is expected to that of other places in the
United States. Technology is the newest and greatest invention
of the last decade. With the invention of the smart phones the
entire world is at our fingertips. Teens and young adults are on
technology to read, listen to music, watch television, and do
homework; I do not foresee this changing in the future.
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Business & Industry
Emergency Professionals
City Police force
Bartow County Fire Department Station 3
Small business owners
Museum -1
Public Library -1
Country stores - 3
Retail: None
Hospitality industry
Welcome Center
Military installation: None
People do not have to seek employment elsewhere

The business industry is small within the city of Euharlee;

however on the borders there are industries and businesses to be
gainfully employed. It is not difficult to have a career here;
although, there are no retail stores, they are less than 20 miles
down the road. We do have an EMS station that is centered in
the heart of Euharlee along with a small police station.
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Business & Industry
Climate – humid in summer averages 90 degrees – mild winters
average low 30 degrees
Rainfall averages 4 ½ inches per year
Moderate industry
Large employers
Hospital in Bartow county employees over 800 people
Power plant (Georgia Power, 2015)
Began operations in 1975
Capacity: 3,376 megawatts of electricity
Energy to 1.9 million homes
Employees: Approximately 400
> 16 million dollars in tax revenue in 2013

According to the Georgia Power Website (2015), Plant Bowen is
the 9th largest plant in the nation; observes and maintains strict
environmental controls; monitors emissions of sulfa dioxide,
nitrogen oxides and mercury. Plant Bowen is on the City of
Euharlee boarder; therefore providing financial stability for
families within the area. Plant Bowen also donates large
amounts to the March of Dimes, local school systems, and The
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. These charitably
contributions are evident within the community by signs,
banners, and T-shirts.
Plant Bowen holds annual employee health fairs, community 1
mile to 5 mile runs. At these events there are mothers & fathers

with children of all ages. The entire community comes out to
insure the safety of all with police escorts, physicians, nurses,
EMS, and volunteers. Local business representatives are also
present.
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Environmental: Air QualityReport AreaTotal
PopulationAverage Daily Ambient Particulate Matter
2.5Number of Days Exceeding Emissions StandardsPercentage
of Days Exceeding Standards, Crude AveragePercentage of
Days Exceeding Standards, Pop. Adjusted AverageCity of
Euharlee4,1363.622.840.781.09%Bartow County,
GA100,15715.3511.873.253.30%Georgia9,687,65313.568.072.2
12.31%United States312,471,32710.654.171.141.19%
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National
Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.Report
AreaTotal PopulationAverage Daily Ambient Ozone
ConcentrationNumber of Days Exceeding Emissions
StandardsPercentage of Days Exceeding Standards, Crude
AveragePercentage of Days Exceeding Standards, Pop. Adjusted
AverageCity of Euharlee4,13610.1300%0%Bartow County,
GA100,15742.6900%0%Georgia9,687,65341.970.700.19%0.20
%United States312,471,32738.981.590.44%0.47%

“The National Ambient Air Quality Standard (35 micrograms
per cubic meter) per year is the national standard by which air
particulate matter is measured. Monitoring stations tract the
percentage of days with particulate matter 2.5 levels above the
National Ambient Air Quality Standard,” (CDC, 2008). This is
important for all communities to monitor their air quality. Poor
air can lead to numerous health risks to communities. I am
pleasantly surprised that the percentage in my community is
better than the national standard, given that I can view Plant
Bowen from my front porch.

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References
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2012). Retrieved
from
http://assessment.communitycommons.org/CHNA/report.aspx?p
age=5
City of Euharlee (2014). Welcome. Retrieved from
http://www.euharlee.com/
Community Commons (2015). Retrieved from
age=6&id=615
Georgia Department of Public Health (2012-2013). 2013
Georgia tuberculosis report. Retrieved from
http://dph.georgia.gov/sites/dph.georgia.gov/files/2013%20GA
%20TB%20Report%20FINAL.pdf
Georgia Department of Public Health (2005-2011). Vaccine
preventable diseases. Retrieved from
http://dph.georgia.gov/vaccine-preventable-diseases
Georgia Power A Southern Company (2015). Plant Bowen.
Retrieved from http://www.georgiapower.com/docs/about-
us/1400756-.PDF
U.S. Census Bureau (2012). County Business Patterns.
Retrieved from
age=1

Wikipedia. Euharlee Covered Bridge. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Euharlee_Covered_Bridge.jpg

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