Preservation Georgia online, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2002

Preservation Georgia Online January 28 February 1, 2002
In this issue:
2002 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPORT
REGISTER ONLINE FOR 2002 PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON GEORGIA HISTORY AND HISTORICAL TOURISM
NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS
HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
PRESERVATION CALENDAR - NEW LISTINGS
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2002 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPORT
The Governor has submitted his budget proposal to the State Legislature for SFY 2003 (July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003). The proposal calls for reducing the Georgia Heritage grant program by $159,000, returning to the $341,000 level of previous years. The RDC preservation planning program was recommended for a reduction of $13,600 instead of the $99,425 under consideration earlier. However, the proposal specifies that the funding be in conformance with the 12 Service Delivery Regions, rather than the 16 RDC regions (14 of the 16 RDC currently receive financial support from HPD). Reductions to current appropriations were also identified for HPD's Per Diem budget ($5,000) and for Rhodes Hall ($50,000 for a revised total of $200,000).
The State Tax Credit for Historic Rehabilitation (HB 118) awaits action by the Senate. It passed the House last year, 162-0. This tax incentive creates a 30% income tax credit for residential properties and 25% credit for income-producing properties.
Detailed information about the 2002 legislative session, including the full text of all bills introduced, is available on the Internet at www.ganet.state.ga.us.
Mark your calendars for the annual legislative reception, February 25 at the Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta. Contact Georgians for Preservation Action (GAPA) for further details on these and other legislative issues. To be added to GAPA's e-mail network, send a message to Glen Bennett at gbennett@georgiatrust.org or call Glen at The Georgia Trust, 404-881-9980. *****************************************************************************
REGISTER ONLINE FOR 2002 PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

You can now register online for the 2002 statewide preservation conference to be held in Macon, February 28 and March 1. Georgia Communities at the Crossroads: Growth Strategies and Solutions is the theme of this year's conference. Whether your community is experiencing too much growth, or not enough, come learn about incentives, opportunities and strategies that can make your community grow "smarter." Workshops and field sessions will offer smart solutions for neighborhoods, downtowns, schools, archaeological sites and open spaces. The 2002 Statewide Preservation Conference is presented by the Historic Preservation Division, The Georgia Trust and Macon Heritage Foundation. For more information and to register, visit The Georgia Trust's Web site at www.georgiatrust.org/Conference02.html. If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, please call Carole Griffith at 404-651-5180. Call Mary Alice Ramsey at 404-881-9980 about exhibition space or with registration questions.
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GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON GEORGIA HISTORY AND HISTORICAL TOURISM
The first of four public hearings is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19 at the Atlanta History Center. Interested citizens and organizations are invited to present their views on what the State of Georgia should be doing to promote history and tourism. The Commission was created last year by HB 190 and calls for the study of a broad range of history, preservation and tourism issues, particularly Georgia history education, partnerships among public and private organizations, a state museum, tourism and economic development, the online Georgia Encyclopedia, state laws and funding.
The Commission includes members from the Georgia House and Senate, state agency officials including DNR Commissioner Lonice Barrett and HPD Division Director Ray Luce, and representatives of many other private and nonprofit history-related organizations. At the Commission's first meeting on December 4, three committees were established: education and public awareness, historical tourism and organizational/funding. The Commission also identified a number of anticipated outcomes including inventories of services, programs and historic sites, examples of success stories and best practices, confirmation of the importance of teaching Georgia history, a strategic plan and recommendations for legislation and funding. Subsequent public hearings are scheduled for Americus, Savannah and Northeast Georgia, prior to the Commission's final report that is due in December. Ed Jackson at UGA's Carl Vinson Institute of Government serves as the Commission Chair.
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NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS
The following nominations were recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places at the Georgia National Register Review Board meeting on January 25.
Winnona Park Historic District, DeKalb County; Candler County Jail, Candler County; Metter High School, Candler County; Stephen D. Cowen House, Cobb County; Main High School Historic District, Floyd County; Cumming Bandstand, Forsyth County; Fowler Family Farm, Forsyth County; Southern Dairies, Fulton County; Southern Railway North Avenue Yards, Fulton County; William Taylor House, Gordon County; Cason and Virginia Callaway Homeplace, Harris County; Millen High School, Jenkins County; State Teachers and

Agricultural College Women's Dormitory and Teachers' Cottage, Monroe County; Tate Gymnasium, Pickens County; Rockville Academy and St. Paul Methodist Church, Putnam County; and Glennwanis Hotel, Tattnall County.
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HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Historic Oakland Foundation, Inc. is a private, nonprofit Foundation, founded to work with the City of Atlanta for the preservation, restoration and enhancement of Historic Oakland Cemetery and to promote it as a cultural resource and historic site of national importance. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of Foundation activities and staff management. This position reports to the Board of Trustees. Successful candidates should possess work experience in similar nonprofit organizations, strong public relations skills, substantial fund raising skills and experience, personnel management experience, knowledge of, experience in and a passion for historic preservation and a commitment to excellence. Interested parties should send statements of interest and qualifications to: Historic Oakland Foundation, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312; ATTN: Trustees Search Committee. Visit their Web site at www.oaklandcemetery.com.
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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.
All issues are posted to our Web site at www.gashpo.org under "What's New" and distributed via e-mail each week.
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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:

FEBRUARY Black History Month
February 1 12 Georgia Heritage Celebration Georgia Historical Society - Savannah www.georgiahistory.com
February 9 - Georgia Historical Society Historical Marker Dedication - Birthplace of Jackie Robinson, Hadley Ferry Road, Cairo tel. 912-651-2125.
February 23 - Old-Time Mule and Wagon Days Midway www.seabrookvillage.org
February 24 - 26 Small Museum Association 2002 Winter Conference Ocean City, Maryland www.smallmuseum.org.
February 25 - Georgians for Preservation Action (GAPA) Annual Legislative Reception Atlanta www.georgiatrust.org/gapa.html.
February 28 March 1 "Georgia Communities at the Crossroads: Growth Strategies and Solutions" - 2002 State Historic Preservation Conference Macon www.georgiatrust.org/Conference02.html
new listings:
March 2 1890 Homestead Celebration Hazelhurst tel. 912-375-5035
March 8 10 - Public Architecture + Historic Preservation + Private Enterprise = Urban Revitalization, AIA conference - Washington D.C. www.aia.org/pia/hrc/conference/default.asp
March 8 10 Celebrate and Share Local History Conference Woodbine 912-576-5841.
March 8 31 Swamp Gravy: Land Between Two Rivers oral history project Colquitt www.swampgravy.com
May 30 - National Register Review Board meeting Atlanta
October 15 16 DNR Board Meeting Tifton