Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments in Decatur County, Georgia totaled $68,100 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Decatur County, Georgia Receiving Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Tobacco Loss Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) | $3,212,774 | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| 2 | 12th District of Georgia (Rep. Rick Allen) | $2,812,869 | 15.8% | 33.8% |
| 3 | 1st District of Georgia (Rep. Buddy Carter) | $301,804 | 1.7% | 35.5% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $68,910 | 0.4% | 35.9% |
| 5 | 9th District of Georgia (Rep. Doug Collins) | $18,199 | 0.1% | 36.0% |
| 6 | 14th District of Georgia (Rep. Tom Graves) | $2,200 | 0.0% | 36.0% |
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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