Preservation Georgia online, Oct. 3-7, 2005

Preservation Georgia Online October 3-7, 2005 In this issue: HPD Open House You're invited! Preservation 101: A Georgia Orientation Georgia DNR appoints first Deputy State Archaeologist 15 Centennial Farms Honored at Georgia National Fair Reminder: HPD wants your input through public forums and online survey Grants Positions available in Georgia New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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HPD Open House You're invited!
Please stop by to see our new office and meet our staff. 10 am 1 pm, Friday, October 21, 2005. 34 Peachtree Street, NW; Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia. HPD reception is located on the 16th floor of One Park Tower at 34 Peachtree Street between Marietta and Walton Streets across from Woodruff Park, Five Points, Downtown. For directions and parking, please visit our Web site at http://hpd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=287, or call us at 404.656.2840.
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Preservation 101: A Georgia Orientation
Who should attend? Anyone who has not attended a previous Preservation 101 orientation, is new to historic preservation in Georgia and wants to learn about services and programs provided by the state historic preservation office (Historic Preservation Division) and the state nonprofit preservation organization (The Georgia Trust). Thursday, November 17 in Atlanta. Seating is limited and registration forms received without payment will not be registered. You may download the form from HPD's Web site at http://hpd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=242 Questions? Contact Helen Talley-McRae at helen_talley-mcrae@dnr.state.ga.us or 404-651-5268.
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Georgia DNR appoints first Deputy State Archaeologist

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Historic Preservation Division has appointed Underwater Archaeologist Jason Burns as DNR's first Deputy State Archaeologist.
State Archaeologist Dr. David Crass said, "Naming Jason the Deputy State Archaeologist indicates DNR's emphasis on the protection and enhancement of Georgia's underwater resources. Shipwrecks, historic riverfronts, and other archaeological sites associated with our shared maritime heritage tell us about our own history, plus they have the potential to be developed into valuable heritage tourism assets for the state."
Burns is interested in speaking with anyone who knows of any sites in Georgia's waterways. You may contact him directly at Jason_Burns@dnr.state.ga.us or 912-598-3346. Information on Georgia's new underwater archaeology program and coastal archaeology office can be found online at www.gashpo.org.
Read the full press release under "What's New" on HPD's Web site at www.gashpo.org for more information.
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15 Centennial Farms Honored at Georgia National Fair
The 2005 Georgia Centennial Farm Award ceremony will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7 at the opening day of the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. The Centennial Farm Program honors significant farms that have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance.
This year, the Teel-Crawford-Gaston Plantation in Sumter County will receive a Centennial Farm Award.
The following 14 farms will receive Centennial Family Farm awards this year: McCager Knowles Farm, Atkinson County; Hill Family Farms, Barrow County; Harbuck-Jones Family Farm, Catoosa County; Henry David Stephens Farm, Crisp County; Belda Farms, Inc., Dooly County; Shirah Farms, Dooly County; Hillview Farm, Gordon County; Hickory Grove Farms, Houston County; B & R Farm, Oglethorpe County; L and M Kinder Farm, Miller County; Kenneth Boss Farm, Walton County; Stone Place, Warren County; Asa Tyre Farm, Wayne County; and Lacey-Johnson Farm, Wilcox County.
Read the full press release under "What's New" on HPD's Web site at www.gashpo.org for more information.

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Reminder: HPD wants your input through public forums and online survey
The Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Department of Natural Resources, Georgia's State Historic Preservation Office, has begun the process of updating the state historic preservation plan. The plan establishes the priorities and policies to guide the Division's preservation efforts for the next five years (2006-11).
As part of the planning process, we'd like your input in our online survey. Go to our Web site, www.gashpo.org and click on the link: Attention-give us your input for a new state plan! A print version of the survey will be mailed out in September. Be one of the first to fill it out!
In addition, HPD will be holding two public forums to solicit input to help set goals and priorities and to develop a plan that will be effective and useful to the Division, the preservation community and stakeholders who use the Division's services. The forums will provide information about HPD's programs and services and about the historic preservation planning process and will allow for public input on various preservation issues.
October 18 - 5:00 to 7:00PM - Lyndon House Community Room, 293 Hoyt Street, Athens. In cooperation with the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center, the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department and Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation.
October 19 - 5:00 to 7:00PM - Tifton Welcome Station, 504 Main Street S, Tifton. In cooperation with the South Georgia Regional Development Center and the City of Tifton Main Street program.
No prior registration is required to attend these forums. For more information contact Karen Anderson-Cordova at Karen_Anderson-cordova@dnr.state.ga.us or 404-651-6461 and check online at www.gashpo.org for more information.
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Grants
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Coastal Resources Division (CRD), is soliciting proposals for Coastal Incentive Grants (CIG) awarded under the Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP). One of the funding themes of the 2006-2007 Coastal Incentive Grant Cycle IX as adopted by the Coastal Advisory Council is: preserve, identify, promote the interpretation of,

access to and responsible management of coastal natural and historical, archaeological, and cultural resources in all CZM counties (heritage tourism; inventory, planning, or enhancement of public access to coastal natural and cultural resources). Grants are up to $50,000 and are due on January 9, 2006. Visit their Web site for details http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaynavigation.asp?TopCategory=232
The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board (GHRAB) has extended the application deadline for Historical Records Project Grants to March 1, 2006. Due to fuel shortages and the Governor's restrictions on unnecessary travel, required site visits by grant staff are being waived. The application form and guidelines are available on-line at www.georgiaarchives.org; click on "GHRAB Grant Programs, 2005-2006," then "Historical Records Project Grants." Additional information or to request forms: Contact Elizabeth Barr at 678-364-3718 or ebarr@sos.state.ga.us.
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Positions available in Georgia
Archaeologist, Project Manager - http://www.eculturalresources.com/job/637.html
Architectural Historian, Historic Preservation or Archaeological Consultant Atlanta - http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/employopps.html#terraconatl
Historian - Ft. McPherson, GA http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=35036663
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) seeks an experienced historic preservation planner to assist the Preservation Officer in the review of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Additional activities include Section 106 Environmental Reviews under the City's Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office; staff support for the Savannah-Chatham Historic Site and Monument Commission and other related planning duties. The position requires excellent writing and public speaking skills, experience in applying zoning and historic development regulations, the ability to use various computer software (including Word, Excel and Power Point). A Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation Planning or a related field and at least two years of professional historic preservation planning experience is required. A Master's degree in Historic Preservation or a related field and GIS experience is preferred. The salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and abilities. An excellent benefit package is provided. Applicants should submit a resume with a professional writing sample to Brenda Smith, Administrative Services Director, Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, P.O.Box 8246, Savannah, Georgia; or, by Email to

humanresources@thempc.org; or fax to Brenda Smith (912) 651-1480. The position is open until October 28, 2005.
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New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar
Check the Events Calendar at www.gashpo.org for complete listings by date. Tell us what your organization or community has planned by sending your listings for our online Events Calendar via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us.
Please note that items on the "Preservation Events Calendar" are events and meetings of interest to preservationists. It is not to be used for the detailed scheduling of meetings with HPD staff without contacting those individuals directly.
October 15 - 2nd Annual Pumpkinfest to benefit The Vinings Historic Preservation Society - Vinings - www.viningsga.org or 770-432-3343
October 15 - Cherokee Homecoming 2005 - Chief Vann House State Historic Site - Chatsworth - http://gastateparks.org/info/chiefvann/ 706-695-2598.
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