Preservation Georgia online, Dec. 3-7, 2001

Preservation Georgia Online December 3 7, 2001
In this issue:
STATE STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
TAX INCENTIVES COORDINATOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION INTERN NEEDED
NEW BOOKS
NTHP CLEVELAND CONFERENCE - EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSAL
PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
PRESERVATION CALENDAR - NEW LISTINGS
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STATE STEWARDSHIP PRESERVATION AWARDS PROGRAM
The State Stewardship Preservation Awards Program recognizes outstanding leadership and achievement in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties. Nominees must be current state employee(s) who have made significant contributions to the identification, evaluation and preservation of historic properties either owned or otherwise administered by the state or affected by state projects. The nominees' contributions may be local, regional or statewide in scope. Significant contributions may include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation of historic buildings, survey and research, preservation plans, maintenance and upkeep of historic properties, archaeological studies, publicity and outreach programs, education and interpretive displays, publications, etc. The awards will be presented at the 2002 State Historic Preservation Conference in Macon on March1. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2002. For more information and an application, please contact Karen F. AndersonCordova at 404/ 651-6461; Karen_Anderson-Cordova@mail.dnr.state.ga.us.
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TAX INCENTIVES COORDINATOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Tax Incentives Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of state and federal Tax Incentives Programs for the rehabilitation of historic buildings. Directs and coordinates the tax certification process for reviewing the significance and rehabilitation of historic buildings. Works closely with Historic Preservation Division staff, project applicants, and the National Park Service. Develops information related to preservation tax incentives and other economic benefits of historic preservation. Conducts program presentations and workshops.
Submit a letter of interest, resume, and a State of Georgia Application for Employment to: Office of Personnel Services, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, 205 Butler Street, SE,

Suite 1258, East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. Application forms may be downloaded from the State Merit System's Web site at www.gms.state.ga.us. Refer any questions to Mary Ann Eaddy, Technical Services Unit Manager, at (404) 651-5283. Applications must be postmarked by December 18, 2001.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION INTERN NEEDED
The South Georgia Regional Development Center (SGRDC) serves 10 counties comprising 3,500 square miles with a population of 227,000. The intern would assist the Historic Preservation Planner with a new project - the South Georgia Historic Rural Schools Initiative. The project will involve: identifying historic schools within the region; making local contacts; researching the history of the school buildings; preparing architectural descriptions; assisting with a Multiple Property National Register Nomination; determining potential new uses and evaluating community needs; and identifying potential funding sources and investors. The intern will also have the opportunity to be involved with local historic preservation commission meetings, assisting Main Street and Better Hometown communities, and providing design assistance and technical support to the region's local units of government. Candidates must have a solid knowledge of architectural history and styles, strong writing and organizational skills, enthusiasm, be self-motivated, and willing to work with a variety of people. Please submit a letter of application emphasizing training and research interests, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Andrea L. Gerhart, Historic Preservation Planner, South Georgia RDC, 327 W. Savannah Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31601. Tel. 229/333-5277.
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NEW BOOKS
The Courthouse and Depot in Georgia, 1833-1910: The Architecture of Hope in an Age of Despair by Wilber "Pete" Caldwell. This is a narrative catalog of Georgia's nineteenth century public architecture and a complete history of the hundreds of rural railroad lines that covered the state. For more information, visit the Mercer University Press Web site at www.mupress.org/webpages/books/caldwell.html.
A new pictorial history of Pierce County, Georgia has recently been published by Arcadia Publishing www.arcadiapublishing.com. All proceeds go toward the preservation of historic Pierce County, Georgia. Contact: 888/ 313-2665, sales@arcadiapublishing.com.
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NTHP CLEVELAND CONFERENCE - EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSAL
Are you interested in sharing your latest and greatest preservation success with your peers? Would you like to attend the National Preservation Conference at a reduced speaker rate? Why not submit an Educational Session Proposal for this year's conference in Cleveland, October 813, 2002? The proposal deadline is Tuesday, January 15. To download the form, go to the

General Information tab at www.nthpconference.org. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Harrison at 202/ 588-6095 or renee_harrison@nthp.org.
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PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Preservation Georgia Online is produced by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. We hope that you find it useful and informative. Please send your comments, suggestions, and information via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@mail.dnr.state.ga.us.
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PRESERVATION CALENDAR
Please visit our Web site at www.gashpo.org under "What's New" for the complete Preservation Calendar.
- Upcoming events:
December 7- 8 Civil War Commission Quarterly Meeting Savannah www.ganet.org/civilwar
December 12 Home School Day at the Tullie Smith Farm - Atlanta History Center 404/ 8144125 for reservations - www.atlhist.org
- New listings: none