Preservation Georgia online, May 5-11, 2012

In this issue: May is Archaeology & Preservation Month! Save the date for Fall HPC training Historic gymnasium revitalization RFQP Position available in Georgia
May is Archaeology & Preservation Month!
The Society for Georgia Archaeology's (SGA)19th annual Georgia Archaeology Awareness promotion, Archaeology Month 2012, has as its theme "Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812." A number of past and present SGA board members, representatives from Georgia's archaeological community, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) attended the proclamation signing on May 2 at the Capitol in Atlanta.
Pictured L to R: Dylan Woodliff, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc.; Leslie Perry, SGA Board Member; Homer Bryson, DNR Deputy Commissioner ; Elizabeth Shirk, HPD and Past President of the SGA; Joe Joseph, New South Associates; Catherine Long, Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center and President of the SGA; Tammy Herron, Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and Vice President of the SGA; Pamela Baughman, GDOT, Secretary of the SGA, and President of the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists; Bryan Tucker, HPD and State Archaeologist; Mark Williams, DNR Commissioner; and Alana Hise, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc.
This year's Preservation Month theme is "Discovering Georgia's Hidden Gems," which is a great match for our 2012 "Downtown Georgia" photo contest. We've had a great response already - submissions are due by May 24.

May 5-11, 2012
Recent HPD activities
May 10 - HPD cosponsored weekly Preservation Month Lecture series with The Georgia Trust at Rhodes Hall, Atlanta
Upcoming HPD-sponsored events
May 17 - Preservation month lecture Creating the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail by Dr. Keith S. Hebert and Dr. Ann McCleary - HPD & The Georgia Trust - Atlanta
May 24 - Preservation month lecture Differentiation Versus Compatibility: What Georgia's Classical Architects Taught us about Renovation by Wright Marshall - HPD & The Georgia Trust Atlanta
May 31 - Preservation month lecture Georgia Historic Preservation Handbook by Carmie McDonald, plus What you need to know about changes to Conservation Easement Donations by Mark McDonald - HPD & The Georgia Trust - Atlanta
June 19-20 - Identification and Management of Traditional Cultural Places presented by NPI in cooperation with the Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Department of Transportation - Atlanta
August 22-24 - Fall 2012 HPC training & Georgia Downtown Conference LaGrange - Historic Preservation Division contact Leigh Burns at 404651-5181
This week's new calendar listings Check our online Calendar for complete listings.
May is Preservation Month & Archaeology Awareness Month!
May 12 - Perspectives in Archaeology: Digging for the Truth - A Panel Discussion - The Metropolitan Planning Commission and Chatham County Resource Protection Commission Savannah - contact Ellen Harris at 912651-1482
May 16 - "Vernacular Valdosta" Lunch & Learn - Valdosta - RSVP Emily Foster at 229-259-3563
May 19 - Folk Life Festival at the Sautee Nacoochee Center - Sautee Nacoochee
May 24 - 2012 Valdosta Preservation Awards Presentation Valdosta - RSVP Emily Foster at 229-259-3563
Available grants
NEH America's Historical & Cultural Organizations Grants - Applications due August 15.

In partnership with The Georgia Trust, HPD is cosponsoring our 3rd annual Preservation Month Lecture Series at Rhodes Hall in Atlanta every Thursday in May. Lectures and light refreshments are free and begin at 6pm. Our second lecture on May 10 featured SCAD professor Brian Sweny's presentation entitled Rail - Peachtree Station with Purpose. Inspired by Atlanta's Peachtree Station, SCAD Atlanta interior design students created adaptive reuse plans for the classically designed Neel Reid building to answer the question: Once AMTRAK moves out, what can we do with the Peachtree Railway Station? Join us next Thursday, May 17 for Creating the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail by Dr. Keith S. Hebert and Dr. Ann McCleary from the University of West Georgia.
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Save the date for Fall HPC training
Fall Historic Preservation Commission Training will be hosted in LaGrange in conjunction with the Georgia Downtown Conference on August 23, 2012. HPD and the Georgia Downtown Association will host a oneday training for Historic Preservaiton Commission members, staff, and other local officials and preservationists. In the weeks ahead we will be releasing more information about cost, location and all the registration information on our Conferences and Training web page.

Historic gymnasium revitalization RFQP
The City of Porterdale is soliciting qualifications and proposals from engineering/architecture/construction firms with demonstrated experience with historical additions and renovations. The project is located in downtown Porterdale directly across from the City Hall. The structure and existing conditions of the building and site may be viewed from the exterior. Locally owned businesses and minority-owned and female-owned firms are encouraged to respond to this RFP. Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM on June 25, 2012. Contact Bob Thompson for more information.

Position available in Georgia
Historic Preservation Planner I - Chatham County Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, Savannah. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 1, 2012.

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