Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Dawson County, Georgia totaled $49,737 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Dawson County, Georgia Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14th District of Georgia (Rep. Tom Graves) | $365,304 | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| 2 | 9th District of Georgia (Rep. Doug Collins) | $188,307 | 7.2% | 21.3% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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