Preservation Georgia online, Sept. 5-9, 2005

Preservation Georgia Online September 5-9, 2005
In this issue: HPD wants your input for Georgia's next state historic preservation plan Katrina news and links for preservation National Register News Grants Positions available in Georgia New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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The next edition of Preservation Georgia Online will be available on September 23, 2005.
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HPD wants your input for Georgia's next state historic preservation plan
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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Katrina news and links for preservation
FEMA has set up field offices in the three affected states and is working with SHPOs about forming assessment teams. The affected SHPOs and FEMA are working on setting up assessment teams to survey the damage and do the required 106 field work. NEA, NEH and IMLS are "re-purposing" their grant applications to help Katrina recovery.
For information about the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a national coalition co-sponsored by FEMA and Heritage Preservation, visit http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/Katrina.HTM#activities.
For information about federal assistance look at: Before and After Disasters Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions FEMA 533/September 2005 http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PDFS/Disaster.pdf
Several organizations are collecting lists of volunteers. The National Trust (http://www.nationaltrust.org) has collected over 500 names. Efforts are underway to merge the lists. They are also working on emergency preservation funding and possibly a tax incentive. Emily_Wadhams@nthp.org or Patrick_Lally@nthp.org
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers - www.ncshpo.org is the professional association of SHPOs.
Visuals on the impact of Katrina on the Gulf Coast from the Mississippi Heritage Trust. http://www.mississippiheritage.com/HurricaneKatrina.html
The Alabama Historical Commission's Web site is at http://www.preserveala.org/
Louisiana is setting up a web site to coordinate information. Access it through the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism at http://apollonew.crt.state.la.us/.

Visit the Preservation Resource Center's Web site at www.preserveneworleans.com.
American Association for State and Local History is taking the lead in organizing the removal of collections to safety and in providing conservation experts. www.aaslh.org
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National Register News
The Folds House, located on Georgia Highway 16, south of Carrollton, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2005.
The Folds House is significant for its association with Eric Vernon Folds. His four automobile dealerships and a Texaco franchise in Carrollton established him as a civic leader and prominent local businessman.
The Folds House is a high-style Colonial Revival-style residence in the early mid20th century "Williamsburg" mode, made popular by the restoration and reconstruction of colonial houses in Williamsburg, beginning in the early 20th century. Atlanta architect, Clement J. Ford, who is well known for his "traditional" or historically derived architectural designs, built the house in 1948.
Read the full press release at www.gashpo.org under "What's New."
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Grants
Local Development Fund Program Reactivated. During the 2005 legislative session, $1.5 million was appropriated for the Local Development Fund (LDF) program in the state budget. The reactivation of the LDF program means that local governments can apply for grant money which, when combined with local funds, can be used to complete projects that are consistent with a city or county's formally established planning goals. More information about the Local Development Fund, including a complete set of program guidelines, can be found at http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/financing/programs/ldf.asp. Contact Cynthia Easley, DCA Program Manager at ceasley@dca.state.ga.us
Applications for the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) PTT Grants will be online by September 15. Applications are due December 1. This National Park Service program supports preservation technology projects in historic architecture, historic landscapes, archeology, and

materials conservation. Since its founding in 1994, NCPTT has awarded over $5 million in grants. http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/default.aspx?m=36
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Positions available in Georgia
Environmental Services, Inc., (ESI) is currently seeking qualified individuals for archaeological technician positions for upcoming projects in the vicinity of Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida beginning in September. These will be part-time, hourly positions, and employment will be on a project-by-project basis. Work will consist of a variety of activities including Phase I survey and Phase III data recovery and is expected to last 6-8 weeks. Candidates in the Savannah area are preferred, but all resumes are welcome. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will range between $10-15/hour. Prerequisites include a bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and the completion of an archaeological field school. Candidates need to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and execute new tasks. Candidates should be aware that ESI is a drug free workplace. Passing a drug test is mandatory for employment. Interested candidates should fax or email a current resume with references to: Angus Sawyer, Environmental Services, Inc., fax. 912-236-3668
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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.
November 1-2 - HPD/DCA Tax Incentives workshop - Royston - contact Kimberly Carter at 404-679-0604, kcarter@dca.state.ga.us
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