Historic Preservation Division weekly update, Sept. 3-7, 2001

Historic Preservation Division (HPD) Weekly Update for September 3-7, 2001
In this issue:
PRESERVATION 101: A GEORGIA ORIENTATION - UPDATE
2001 GEORGIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TRAINING
2002 NATIONAL COMMISSION FORUM
MATERIAL CULTURE AND MIGRATION IN THE SAVANNAH BASIN LECTURE OFFERED
RINGGOLD DEPOT RECEIVES TE FUNDS
HP RESEARCH SPECIALIST POSITION AVAILABLE
GEORGIA PARKS & HISTORIC SITES DIVISION POSITION AVAILABLE
HPD WEEKLY UPDATE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
PRESERVATION CALENDAR - NEW LISTINGS
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PRESERVATION 101: A GEORGIA ORIENTATION - UPDATE
Are you new to the historic preservation field in Georgia? Are you confused about which services are provided by the state historic preservation office (Historic Preservation Division) and the state nonprofit preservation organization (The Georgia Trust)? Attend a free seminar presented by HPD and The Georgia Trust on Wednesday, October 3, 2001 from 9:00am 4:00pm in the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board Room, 201 Pryor St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Map and driving instructions at www.gmanet.com.
SEATING IS NOW FULL! Please contact Helen Talley-McRae at HPD to get on our waiting list. helen_talley-mcrae@mail.dnr.state.ga.us, phone 404/651-5268, fax 404/651-8739. We will contact you if space becomes available and notify everyone interested of our next Orientation (date to be determined).
Visit HPD's Web site at www.gashpo.org for more information. Click on "What's New," then on "Preservation 101: A Georgia Orientation."
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2001 GEORGIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TRAINING
2001 Historic Preservation Commission Training will be held in Fitzgerald on November 9 10. Please contact Christine Laughlin, CLG Coordinator, for more information at 706/ 583-8047 or via e-mail at laughlin@arches.uga.edu.

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2002 NATIONAL COMMISSION FORUM
The third biennial National Commission Forum is scheduled for August 1 - 4, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas. The Forum will feature innovative and interactive panel presentations that will be followed by facilitated discussions to produce a set of findings that will be shared with all participants in a series of plenary sessions. Along with the focus groups, the Forum will offer sessions for CLGs, new commissioners, commission chairs, tours, and of course, social events! Call the NAPC at 706/542-4731 for registration information.
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MATERIAL CULTURE AND MIGRATION IN THE SAVANNAH BASIN LECTURE OFFERED
Dale Couch, reference archivist and historical research advisor with the Georgia Department of Archives and History, will discuss "Material Culture and Migration in the Savannah Basin" at a free "Lunch and Learn" lecture on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Visit the Archives Web site at www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/as/ggi.htm for more information.
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RINGGOLD DEPOT RECEIVES TE FUNDS
Built before the Civil War for the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the Ringgold depot will receive $180,000 in TE (transportation enhancement) funds to develop a master plan for restoration. Congratulations Ringgold!
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HP RESEARCH SPECIALIST POSITION AVAILABLE
The City of Atlanta has a Historic Preservation Research Specialist position available. This employee works directly with the Urban Design Commission's review and regulatory activities. The application deadline is September 21. Please contact the City of Atlanta Bureau of Personnel Administration at 404/330-6369 or visit their Web site at www.ci.atlanta.ga.us for more information.
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GEORGIA PARKS & HISTORIC SITES DIVISION POSITION AVAILABLE
The Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites Division of the Department of Natural Resources has a full-time hourly Administrative Assistant position available with the Parks Grants Administration Unit in Atlanta. Call Antoinette at 404/656-6534 for a Merit System Application. The application deadline is close of business on September 28, 2001.

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HPD WEEKLY UPDATE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
The HPD Weekly Update 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.
All issues are posted to our Web site at www.gashpo.org and distributed via e-mail.
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PRESERVATION CALENDAR - NEW LISTINGS
September 8 9 Civil War Encounters Atlanta History Center Atlanta www.atlantahistorycenter.com
September 18 Georgia Civil War Commission meeting Atlanta (tel. 404/ 657-7294)
September 22-23 Battle of Marianna Civil War Reenactment Bainbridge (tel. 229/ 2460658)
October 16 Georgia Civil War Commission meeting Atlanta (tel. 404/ 657-7294)
November 13 Georgia Civil War Commission meeting Atlanta (tel. 404/ 657-7294) August 1- 4, 2002 - 3rd Biennial National (historic preservation) Commission Forum San Antonio, Texas (tel. 706/ 542-4731)
Please see our Web site www.gashpo.org for the complete Preservation Calendar.