Preservation Georgia, Dec. 1998- Jan. 1999

December 199B/January 1999

1998 JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS

T he Joint Study Committee on Historic Preservation completed its work on November 19th and approved 19 recommendations for strengthening preservation in Georgia. To enhance statewide preservation programs and incentives, the Committee recommended a new state tax credit for private residences and incomeproducing buildings, increased financial assistance for a full range of preservation activities, continued implementation of the State Agency Stewardship Program, stronger integration of historic preservation as a growth strategies tool, development of a heritage tourism plan, and support for heritage education programming.

planner program, strengthening Georgia's African American preservation initIatives, and improving HPD's computerization and information technology capabilities.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the very effective public hearing in Savannah and to those who submitted written statements. The Committee's Final Report will be released before the 1999 General Assembly gets underway. More information on the final recommendations and their status during the legislative session will be available in the February/ March issue of Preservation Georgia.

Historic properties that the Committee recommended for special protection and funding included: the State Capitol, rural landscapes and historic districts, historic county courthouses and city halls, and underwater archaeological resources.
To improve the delivery of preservation services and information, the Committee recommended increased architectural staffat HPD, expanding the regional

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DIRECTORS COLUMN

The State of Preservation

When I came to Georgia in November, 1994 as State Historic Preservation Officer, our

office was beginning the process of creating a new state preservation plan, entitled New

Vision: The Plan/or Georgia's Heritage. With input from an array of organizations and

preservationists, we forged a new mission statement and a shared vision for preservation

in Georgia. That mission is to promote the preservation and use of historic places for a

better Georgia.

Mark R. Edwards

Our vision is a powerful one. Think about the following: "Georgia will be a better place tomorrow than it is today,

providing quality communities in which to live, work, learn and recreate. Historic places will be widely valued

as irreplaceable resources that contribute to our heritage, our neighborhoods, and our sense of who we are as

Georgians. Communities and the State will plan for growth and change that respects and includes our historic

places. Communities will possess the knowledge, the legal and financial tools, and the authority to decide how

preservation and new development will relate to one another. There will still be distinctions between city and

suburbs, developing areas and countryside. All Georgians will possess a greater understanding and appreciation

of our shared heritage in all its variations. People and organizations throughout Georgia will work in partnership

to preserve and use historic places. Georgia's communities, economy, environment, and people will be better

because of the preservation of historic resources."

I am particularly proud of this vision statement, as it has been emulated and expanded upon by a number of preservation organizations here in Georgia and across the country. In looking back on the historic preservation program in Georgia over the last decade, it is especially significant to note that the preservation of historic properties has increasingly become a public priority. We have quantified the effect that preservation has had on public and private partnerships, the economics of community revitalization and tourism, and its value as an educational tool. Looking ahead, the variety of programs offered by our agency will continue to expand to give our communities the tools needed to help themselves preserve and retain in active use many of our historic resources and places.

There is one special Georgian that we need to thank. Governor Zell Miller is a true leader. There is no doubt that he will be recognized as one of Georgia's greatest governors. Governor Miller has been the architect and guiding light of three important, interrelated programs that have done so much to preserve what makes our state special. Georgians know these programs. Through the Preservation 2000 and River Care 2000 Programs, over 250,000 acres of natural lands have been purchased for the benefit of future generations to use as state parks, natural areas, and wildlife management areas; all have been designated as Heritage Preserves. Our historic preservation grant fund, the Heritage 2000 Program, has provided nearly $1 million and assisted over 100 threatened and endangered historic buildings and structures, providing "seed money" that has leveraged other funds to ensure that these fragile resources become catalysts for community change and improvement. Governor Miller's care about leaving our state "better than we found it" is remarkable, and he has succeeded admirably in his vital role as a preservationist and conservationist.

As Southerners, we place a premium on a sense of place, and that sense of place often begins and ends with our history and heritage. The State of Georgia and HPD have played an important role in the preservation and use of our historic places. For over thirty years, our preservation programs have taken a long and wide look at our historic properties and places. Importantly, our preservation programs - built on strong, solid partnerships with so many people - have always looked out for the ordinary as well as the exceptional, the vernacular as well as the high style, the minority as well as the majority. And that is a legacy worthy of recognition.

This column was adapted from Mark Edwards' plenary session remarks made on October 24, 1998 at the National Trust's 52nd Annual Conference in Savannah. Mark Edwards served as Director and State Historic Preservation Officer of HPD from November 1994 to November 1998. Preservation efforts in Georgia have flourished under his leadership, and HPD wishes Mark success in the future. Ray Luce, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Planning & Local Assistance Unit Manager, has been named Interim Director of the Historic Preservation Division.
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PRESERVATION IN GEORGIA

More From Mark Edwards...
How was Georgia's preservation progess made? With alot of hard work, beginning with many ofyou atthe local level. Partnerships were and continue to be essential in integrating preservation into the economic development and community revitalization strategies of many rural areas, towns, and major cities. We're proud ofstate government's role in this effort and the working relationships we have with a variety of local, regional, state, and non-profit organizations. For our state - the largest state geographically east of the Mississippi and the fifth most ecologically diverse state in the nation - the results speak for themselves:
Over the past two years, the State of Georgia has ranked as the first or second state in the nation in the number of approved federal tax rehabilitation projects. For just those two years alone, approved projects represented over $72 million in private reinvestment in our communities. Since 1976, federal and state rehabilitation incentive programs have resulted in over $800 million in private reinvestment in our historic places - in many cases in small to medium size towns and cities. Georgia's National Register program is one of the nation's most active; our state ranks number four in the nation, with over 1,600 listings representing over 44,000 contributing resources. In 1980, we had nine historic district commissions. Today, we have 83. Georgia's Certified Local Government program is one ofthe nation's leaders in activity due to the longstanding working relationship with the University of Georgia. Our national ranking of number three reflects our commitment to more than 53 local preservation commissions that now participate in this program. Georgia was one of the first six Main Street states in 1980 and now has 40 cities active in the program. In 1983, Georgia enacted state laws for preservationfriendly fire and building codes that have been used as national models. Georgia's all-volunteer African American Historic Preservation Network was one of the first such networks established in the nation and continues its effective work on African American heritage preservation issues. HPD's working relationship with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation - which has the largest membership of any non-profit statewide historic preservation organization in the country - has been hailed as a national model by the National Trust. Georgia has one of the best and most effecti ve models for statewide heritage education in the country.

Georgia's Newest Historic Site
Griswoldville Battlefield is Georgia's newest historic site. More than 300 people attended the dedication of the Griswoldville Battlefield, which was held on Saturday, November 21 st. The Georgia CiviI War Commission, the Georgia Battlefields Association, Inc. and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) dedicated the battlefield on the 134th anniversary of the battle. Griswoldville was the only infantry battle fought in Georgia between Confederate and Union forces until the Federal army reached Savannah in December 1864 during Sherman's March to the Sea.
During the dedication ceremony, the battlefield was turned over to the GeorgiaDNR's Division of Parks and Historic Sites as one of 15 state historic sites. Robert Edmiston, CEO of the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, and Brigadier General Thomas L. McCullough of the Georgia Army National Guard were the guest speakers. The battlefield is located in Griswoldville, Georgia, 10 miles east of Macon and five miles from Old Clinton.
Update on the Heritage Fund
The Land, Water, Wildlife and Recreation Heritage Fund did not pass the referendum held during the November general election. Although the vote was very close, the constitutional amendment did not pass by a slim margin of 46% to 54%, about 100,000 votes short. Feedback has been that the Heritage Fund is needed but a funding option other than the Real Estate Transfer Tax is necessary. Thanks to everyone for the interest and help provided to support the Heritage Fund. The Joint Study Committee and preservation leaders are already discussing ways to create a Heritage Fund through alternative funding sources.
Historical Marker Program
Georgia's Historical Marker Program is now managed by the Georgia Historical Society. Significant buildings, structures and sites of special events and prominent people are all eligible for a historical marker. Applications must be sponsored by an entity such as a school, government, corporation, church, or a historic organization which is willing to cover 50% ofthe cost. Buildings, structures, and sites of important events typically must be 50 years old. Applications devoted to people require that the subject to have been deceased 25 years or more. To receive an application, contact the Georgia Historical Society at (912)651-2125, viae-mail: gahist@netcom.com.orwrite to GHS at 501 Whitaker Street, Savannah, GA 31499.
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GEORGIA IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN TEA
By Mark R. Edwards

PJeader in the number of successful historic preservation and archaeology applications for transportation projects submitted for ederal Transportation Efficiency Act (TEA) funding, Georgia has had many accomplishments with TEA from 1991 through 1997. There is no more important federal program which provides funds to assist historic properties than this program, because of the tremendous increase of funds that will come to Georgia. Congress has authorized $145,721,400 to TEA activities in Georgia over the next six years-a 70% increase. These funds pale in comparison with any existing or proposed preservation funds available in Georgia. The real reason the TEA program is so important is the philosophy behind the program; its goals are good for all of us and our communities: to encourage diverse modes of travel, increase the community benefits oftransportation investment, strengthen partnerships between state and local governments, and promote citizen involvement in transportation decisions that directly affect their daily lives.

How have we done in Georgia using our Transportation Enhancement funding? Very well, by all accounts. Through Federal Fiscal Year 1997, Georgia selected 149 projects for funding across the state, representing almost $83 million in federal funding with an average project match of21 %. To date, 51 % of funds have been expended, exceeding the national average of34%. More than 85% ofall projects are ready for contract, compared to the national average of 65%. Georgia's success is based on careful project planning and hard work, direct involvement of project applicants of GDOT technical staff,
"Now is the time to apply for TEA funds for
the next 2-year cycle. Any community even
considering a TEA project is strongly encouraged to complete an application. HPD is
eager to assist TEA applicants."
w. Ray Luce, Interim Director and Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer

and early coordination with other technical experts. Many excellent projects received funding. Highlights include:
Planning Study entitled "Gateway to Coastal Georgia - Connecting the Coast." Sponsored by the Coastal Georgia Land Trust, this awardwinning project developed a master plan for a regional network ofexisting, planned, and proposed trail segments spanning six coastal counties. It received $156,250 in TEA funding.
The Historic Liberty Trail in Liberty County is a successful example of the planning process. This $120,000 project consists of two road loops, originating and roughly centered on I95, the major North-South interstate artery located near the coast. For a relatively small investment, the project will open up interesting areas to travelers through a self-guided tour of this coastal county. Due to the success of this first phase, the county will receive $800,000 from TEA funds far a continuation of the project, adding new bicycle/pedestrian facilities, information kiosks, improved parking and access to historic sites, and landscaping and sidewalks in Hinesville.

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TEA-21 applications are due on February 1, 1999, to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Covering the next two years, the next application deadline is Februaryof200 1. New applications for TEA projects have been mailed to city and county governments and previous applicants. Eligible sponsors must be state, federal or local governments or a quasigovernment entity. Private nonprofit groups are eligible for planning funds only. Applications are available on the Georgia Department of Transportation website at: http://www. dot. state.ga.us/homeoffs/ planning. www/planning/tea/ index.htm, or call (404) 656-5411.
The TEA Advisory Panel also considered a series ofprojects regional or statewide in scope and importance: for the River Walk project in Columbus, local government and business interests joined forces to reclaim what had been a ciry eyesore into the city's most important redevelopment asset. The Augusta Canal Towpath Trail, the Georgia Covered Bridges Project, the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage restoration, and restoration of the Sapelo Island Lighthouse are examples of other successful TEA projects.
Georgia has received more than $13 million in federal funding for preservation-related projects in the past. For 1999, preservation-related TEA projects in Georgia have already been allocated $8.6 million in federal funds, more than 62 times the amount of funding available from all HPD grant programs combined. For sure, Preservation in Georgia is greatly enhanced by the TEA program.

NATIONAL NEWS
Historic Preservation Fund Congress has approved the National Park Service budget for FFY 1999. The appropriation fot State Historic Preservation Office programs includes a srr:all increase for a total amount of $31,394,000. Georgia's share of this amount is $752,082, an increase ofapproximately $40,000 more than FFY 1998. Subgrant applications for Certified Local Governments for FFY 1999 will be distributed in January and successful projects announced in the spring.
Millennium Grants For FFY 1999, Congress identified $30 million for "Millennium Grants to Save America's Treasures." All these funds are earmarked for historic properties administered by federal agencies, and a non-federal match is required. No funds were approved for local or state sponsored preservation projects.

CENTENNIAL FARM AWARDS
The 1998 Georgia Centennial Farm Award recipients were honored on October 9, 1998, at the opening day of the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia, with a luncheon and award ceremony. The Centennial Farm Program honors significant farms which have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance.
This year's recipients were: Robinson-McNeal Farms, Barrow County; Willcox Farm, Dodge County; Lawson Farms, Brooks County; James B. Kennedy Farm, Hancock County; Holland Old Place, Bulloch County; James M. Ross Farm, Jones County; Nessmith-Deal Farm, Bulloch County;]oe L. Marks Farm, Newton County; J.e. Mallard Farm, Burke County; Watson-Joiner Farm, Randolph County; Johnston Farms, Chattooga County; Freeman Family Farm, Screven County.

Maritime Grants The Woodruff Museum of Civil War Naval History in Columbus is one of 39 national recipients of the 1998 Maritime Heritage Grants. The museum was awarded $12,500 for relocation of the CSS Jackson and the CSS Chattahoochee into a new climate-controlled facility to prevent further decay.
The 1998 National Maritime Heritage Grants Program is funded from 25% ofthe proceeds from the sale or scrapping ofthose obsolete vessels ofthe national defense Reserve Fleet designated for disposal. State and local governments and private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for the Federal funds for preservation and education projects. Contact Daryl Barksdale, HPD Grants Coordinator, at (404) 651-5181 for more information.
MONTEZUMA BECOMES A CLG
The National Park Service has confirmed that Montezuma is Georgia's newest Certified Local Government (CLG). The Flood of 1994 caused tremendous damage to Montezuma's historic resources, highlighting the importance of historic structures within their community. Macon County currently has a county-wide survey in progress, which includes the City ofMontezuma. The CLG program extends the federal and state preservation program to the local level. Participation in the program requires the community to create a preservation ordinance which establishes a design review commission. Montezuma is now eligible to apply for federal grants from the Historic Preservation Fund, available only to CLGs. For additional information regarding the Certified Local Government Program, contact HPD at (404) 656-2840.

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin was the guest speaker. "Our farms are the heart of our state's heritage," said Commissioner Irvin, "and I am pleased that the Centennial Farm Program pays tribute to the individuals and farms that are such an important part ofour history and culture and which provide the foundation of Georgia's economy." Commissioner Tommy Irvin and Leslie N. Sharp, chair of the Georgia Centennial Farm Program, presented the award certificates to each of the families.
Farms hold a central role in the heritage of our statehaving formed the economic, cultural, and family foundation for generations of Georgians. Some particularly significant farms have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance.
The Georgia Centennial Farm Program was created to draw attention to such farms and encourage their preservation. QualifYing Centennial Farms are honored each October at a special award ceremony at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. To date, the program has recognized over 180 farms from around the state. The program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division and sponsored by HPD; Georgia Farm Bureau Federation; Georgia Department of Agriculture; Georgia Forestry Commission; Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter.
Nominations for the next application cycle are due by March 1, 1999. For more information, contact Leslie Sharp of the Historic Preservation Division at (404) 651- 6782.
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NATIONAL REGISTER UPDATE

RECENTLY LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER:
Alcovy Road Grist Mill (Swann's Mill), Gwinnett County Ashby Street Car Barn, Atlanta, Fulton County Bethesda Baptist Church and Cemetery, Greene County Carmel Historic District, Meriwether County Covington Historic District, Newton County Freeman Ford Building, Atlanta, Fulton County Fort Hollingsworth-White House, Banks County Newborn Historic District, Newton County New Corinth Baptist Church, Sumter County University Park-Emory Highlands-Emory Estates Historic District, DeKalb County

... National Register
Review Board
Four people have joined the National Register Review Board to serve three year appointments: Ben Carter, Carter, Watkins & Associates; Janice SumlerEdmonds, Professor ofHistory, Clark Atlanta University; Jud Kratzer, History Department, Armstrong Atlantic State University; and John Worth, Director of the Coosawattee Foundation. Lewis Larson, Jr., Archaeologist, and Liz Lyon, former State Historic Preservation Officer, serve as Review Board advisors.

Other members of the Board are: Neil Dawson,Chair, Lott & Darmer Architects; Cheryl Johnson, ViceChair, Folklorist; James Cothran, Robert & Co., Landscape Architect; Robert Craig, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lee Formwalt, Graduate Schoo!' Albany State University; Mack Moye, Executive Director,Westville; Betty Slaton, Historic Preservation Commis;ion Chair, Washington, Georgia; and Mtamanika Youngblood, Director, Historic District Development Corporation.

REVIEW BOARD
To MEET
IN ATLANTA
The National Register Review Board's winter meeting will be held on Friday, January 29th in Atlanta. The following nominations will be presented to the Board for recommendation to the National Register of Historic Places: Blakely Court Square Historic District, Early County Carlisle Place, Harris County John T. Carnes Family Log House, Douglas County Cedartown Waterworks and Woman's Building, and Big Spring Park, Polk County Cheek-Spruill House, DeKalb County Hoschton Depot, Jackson County Inman Park Historic District Amendment, Fulton County Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic District Amendment, Fulton County McCanaan Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery, Burke County Notchaway Baptist Church and Cemetery, Baker County Orner Christian Church and Cemetery, Barrow County Paradise Park Historic District Amendment, Thomas County Old Spalding County Courthouse/Jail, Spalding County Sparta Cemetery, Hancock County Whittier Mills Historic District, Fulton County

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WORTH NOTING

T Staff Changes
Susan Hitchcock has joined the staff as the Tax Incentives Specialist. Susan previously conducted Section 106 reviews for the Michael Baker Jr. Transportation Planning firm in Charleston, West Virginia. Two archaeology positions have been filled. Ronnie Rogers has moved from his position as Environmental Review Archaeologist to Staff Archaeologist. Christine Van Voorhies joined HPD as the new Archaeology Outreach Specialist. Tevi Taliaferro has been named HPD's Communications Coordinator. She formerly served as the Planning Specialist for HPD. Erin Tilghman will begin as the Grants Program Assistant in January. The TEA Architectural Reviewer, Planning Specialist, and Environmental Review Archaeologist positions are in the interviewing stage.
TGAAHPN
The first phase of the strategic planning process that the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) is undertaking with the National Trust is coming to conclusion. It's not too late to return the questionaires assessing the program and its needs. Contact Cheryl Johnson at (404) 657-1054 for additional information.
T Needs Assessment
Response to the Preservation Needs Assessment that was distributed in the fall was very good. Forms were returned for 87 projects; costs estimates totaled over $84 million. This information was shared with the Joint Study Committee and will be used in HPD's future planning efforts. Thanks to everyone who participated in this project.

T Georgia Trust for
Historic Preservation
On December 16th, a one-hour documentary entitled "A Georgia Trust"aired on Georgia Public Television. The program highlighted the many accomplishments of Georgia's statewide non-profit historic preservation organization.
Applications are being accepted until February 15, 1999, for the Georgia T rust for Historic Preservation's award-winning Heritage Education Program. Applications are invited from teams of people who want children in their communities to become familiar with local historic resources, sharpen their analytical skills, and develop a sense of place. For information, contact Memory Calame of the Georgia Trust at (404)881-9980.
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T Preservationists in
The News
Jim Cothran, a principal of Robert & Company and a member of the Georgia National Register Review Board, has recently been elected to the Board of the Southern Garden History Society. The purpose of the Society is to promote interest in Southern Gardens and landscape history, historic horticulture, and the preservation and restoration of historic gardens and landscapes in the South. For more information on the Society, contact Jim Cothran at (404) 577-4000.
Michael Jacobs, Preservation Planner for the Southeast Regional Development Center, has been named Chairman of the newly formed Historic Preservation Committee of the Georgia Planning Association. Corrine

Blencoe of the Lower Chattahoochee ROC was elected Vice-Chair, and Daryl Barksdale, Grants Coordinator for HPD, was elected Secretary. The main purpose of the new Historic Preservation Committee is to raise the awareness of the increasingly technical field of historic preservation. Those interested in joining should contact Daryl Barksdale at (404) 651-5181.
T Objects Sought
for Restored Georgia
Capitol Museum
As part of the current restoration of the State Capitol, the Georgia Capitol Museum is developing several permanent exhibits. One of these exhibits, "The People's House," will be installed in 1999. Appropriate objects are being sought for the exhibit. Case topics proposed include: architecture of the Capitol; changes in the Capitol and Capitol Hill over time; cornerstone and dedication ceremonies; the dome and the statue on top; the rotunda and events held there; protests at the Capitol; the Governor's Office; the House of Representatives, the Senate and the Supreme Court. Contact Dorothy Olson, Director, at (404) 651-6996 ifyou know ofobjects that might be available for the exhibit.
T Volunteers Needed
The Atlanta Preservation Center seeks volunteer guides for the APC's 19th walking tour season of Atlanta's historic neighborhoods and sites. Both novices and experienced tour guides are welcome. Free training classes begin on January 29, 1999, at 6:30pm. For more information, contact Emily Kleine at (404) 876-2041.

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w. Ray Luce,
Interim Director and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Tevi Taliaferro, Editor
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This publication has been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products or consultants constitute an endorsement by these agencies. This program receives federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. The U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, or disability in its federally asssisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, contact:
Office for Equal Opportunity National Park Service 1849 C Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240

CALENDAR OF

JANUARY 1999
1 Holiday - New Year's Day 7 HPD Staff Meeting 11 Governor's Inauguration 15 CLG Grant Application
Mailing 18 Holiday - Martin Luther
King Day 20 Tourism Summit, Atlanta 20/22 Georgia Association of
Museums & Galleries, Americus 22/23 Georgia Civil War Commission Quarterly Meeting, Washington, GA; co-sponsored by the Georgia Historical Soci 29 National Register Re Board Meeting, Atl

FEBRUARY 1999

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