Preservation update [Mar. 2002]

P R E S E RVAT IO N
U P D AT E
March 2002
Atlanta's Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill was successfully rehabilitated using both federal and state tax incentives. Beginning in 1996, the developer faced many challenges, including a devastating fire, during the course of the five-year rehabilitation. Staff from both the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) and the National Park Service (NPS) worked closely with the developer and architects throughout the process to convert the former industrial buildings into loft residences. In 2001, the project was completed at a cost of over $42 million. 2001 marked the 25th anniversary of the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program. For a sampling of tax projects in Georgia, see page four.
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Our Mission To promote the preservation and use of historic places for
a better Georgia
Our Vision
Georgia will be a better place tomorrow than it is today, providing quality communities in which to live, work, learn and recreate. Historic places will be widely valued as irreplaceable resources that contribute to our heritage, our economy, our neighborhoods, and our sense of who we are as Georgians. Communities and the State will plan for growth and change that respect and include our historic places. Communities will possess the knowledge, the legal and financial tools, and the authority to decide how preservation and new development will relate to one another. There will still be distinctions between city and suburbs, developing areas and countryside. All Georgians will possess a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage in all its variations. People and organizations throughout Georgia will work in partnership to preserve and use historic places. Georgia's communities, economy, and environment will be better because of the preservation of historic resources.
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

STATES DELIVER PRESERVATION SERVICES

Ray Luce

While most Americans understand the mission of the National Park Service in preserving America's historic heritage, most do not clearly understand the role of the state historic preservation officers. Yet, the partnership between the two has changed the face of America. The National Park Service operates America's major historic sites, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Gettysburg battlefield. While most Americans will visit some historic units of the Park Service, their lives are touched more directly by state and local historic properties: the county courthouse, their historic Main Street, or a historic neighborhood, church or school.
To ensure that federal actions do not unknowingly destroy our heritage and to promote the preservation of historic resources, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. That act provides for a national inventory of historic sites, listing significant properties in the National Register of Historic Places, federal agency review of the impact of their projects on historic properties, tax benefits for the rehabilitation of historic income-producing properties, and technical and educational assistance.
The states provide the bulk of those preservation services: inventorying their state to locate historic resources; researching and nominating properties to the National Register of Historic Places; working closely with applicants for the historic preservation tax benefits and making the first review of the applications; providing workshops and technical assistance to thousands of citizens each year, and providing comments to federal agencies on thousands of federal projects.
While the demand for such preservation services has skyrocketed, the funds available to the states through the Historic Preservation Fund have not increased significantly in the last 30 years. In fact, the federal 2002 appropriation to the states ($39 million) to provide those services is less than the amount appropriated in 1980 and would purchase less than half that 1980 amount. The proposed 2003 appropriation would have less purchasing power than any year except two and would be a $12.4 million cut from 2001.
These shrinking financial resources have occurred during a period of unprecedented demand for preservation services. In Georgia the tax act program has stimulated more than $500 million in private investment--increasing the tax base in virtually every city in Georgia. The number of federal projects reviewed in Georgia has tripled in the last six years. Georgia has wide gaps in our survey information--a basic need for National Register nominations, tax act projects, and federal project reviews. We have computerized countywide survey data for only 47 of Georgia's 159 counties. At the current rate of funding four to five county surveys each year (with state funds), it will take another 20 years to "complete" the survey.
The Historic Preservation Fund appropriation to the states provides basic services--services that have changed the face of the nation. But the average citizen is still often unaware of the services provided for those funds and their impact upon the economy, heritage and livability of America. More funding--not less--is needed to ensure that the symbols of democracy survive. Preserving our heritage does not appear to be a federal priority--at least not as evidenced by the federal budget.
I believe that providing preservation services through the states is the most important component of the federal preservation budget because it impacts the greatest number of properties and has the greatest impact on our cities and towns These federal dollars come not from general tax revenues, but from a dedicated source (off shore oil revenues). It has one of the most impressive leveraging ratios for federal funds. In Georgia, certified tax act projects alone generated at least $30 of private investment for every dollar spent on the entire state preservation program. Grants to the states costs relatively little--2% of the National Park Service's budget. If we are serious about protecting the nation's heritage, monies must be found to increase the Historic Preservation Fund to provide more services to American citizens.

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INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
2001 marked the 25th anniversary of the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program. Since 1976, private investment in Georgia has generated millions for the rehabilitation of historic properties, making Georgia a national leader in this program that supports community revitalization. The number of certified rehabilitation projects and the amount of certified expenses consistently rank Georgia in the top ten states nationally. For the past five years, Georgia has ranked second with 216 projects and ninth with $167,250,932 in expenses. After 25 years, the federal tax credit program continues to promote preservation, create jobs, and support economic development. Together with the Georgia state tax property assessment freeze, communities in Georgia have two powerful economic incentives to encourage community revitalization. Congratulations to all Georgians who have supported federal tax credits that make our communities better places to live and work. Following are representative tax projects reviewed and encouraged by HPD throughout the past 25-yearperiod.

Constructed in 1923, the Kress Building housed the wellknown "5 & 10 Cent" store in downtown Savannah for over 70 years. Rehabilitated in 2000, the building is now used for loft housing and retail activity. The project's success supports the Broughton Street revitalization in the heart of historic Savannah.

Built ca. 1915 by local businessmen, the Upchurch Building was a prominent, early 20thcentury commercial enterprise. Vacant since the 1950s, this North Broad Street property was rehabilitated in 1998 for use once again as office space. This project is part of the ongoing revitalization of downtown Thomasville.

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Built in 1892 to attract tourists on their way to Florida, the Windsor Hotel emerged as an immediate local landmark. Although in business for over 50 years, the Windsor closed in the mid 20th century. The hotel's rehabilitation became a community effort. When the Windsor reopened in 1992, it proved a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Americus.

Established in 1886, the Jekyll Island Club became a secluded seasonal retreat for some of America's wealthiest families. This rarefied way of life ended by WWII, and the State of Georgia obtained the island in 1947. Through a long-term lease arrangement, the Clubhouse was successfully rehabilitated in the 1980s and is now a favorite coastal resort. Some of the Club cottages are now being rehabilitated for use as hotel space.
The growing need for affordable housing resulted in the rehabilitation of Shotgun Houses in Macon's Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Public and private groups, led by the vision of the local preservation nonprofit organization, worked to make these vernacular buildings viable rental housing. The Rehabilitation Tax Credit, in conjunction with the Low-Income Housing Credit, proved crucial to the successful financial packaging for this project.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

STATE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PLAN
The final editing, layout and completion of the Georgia state historic preservation plan, From the Ground Up: A Preservation Plan for Georgia, took place during the year. The plan covers the beginning years of the 21st century, specifically the years 2001 through 2006. It incorporates many of the elements of the previous plan. The Georgia state office has adopted this plan as a statement of policy direction and as a commitment to action for the protection and use of Georgia's valuable historic resources. Because it represents the views and priorities of preservationists throughout Georgia who participated in its development, the plan can provide common direction for all organizations and individuals who support the preservation of our historic places.

ARCHAEOLOGY ANTILOOTING
LEGISLATION
Looting at archaeological sites continued to be a statewide issue. Last year the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 698. It significantly strengthens state protections against looters by protecting private property rights. The legislation incorporated input from a wide variety of interested parties, including private landowners, law enforcement agencies, archaeologists (both professional and avocational), and preservation organizations, including the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns. It was vocally opposed by a small number of commercial looters both in and outside the state. Passage of the legislation was followed by intensive training of over 300 Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers.

MONTICELLO GOVERNMENT
COMPLEX CELEBRATION
The City of Monticello celebrated the grand opening of its Government Complex, located in the historic Benton Building. Georgia Heritage grant funds were used for both planning and actual rehab work on this building. The building houses City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, the Scenic Byways trailhead, a Visitors Museum, and the Development Authority. Monticello's preservation efforts are an excellent example of a city taking full advantage of programs and services that are available such as Certified Local Government, Better Hometown, Georgia Heritage grants, Northeast Georgia RDC planners, and HPD's downtown design team.

COUNTY COURTHOUSE/CITY HALL
INITIATIVE
HPD continued to work with the Georgia Muncipal Association and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia on developing a long-term strategy for preservation of these community landmarks. An assessment of physical condition and rehabilitation needs was completed recently. Special events are planned to raise awareness of the preservation needs of these buildings.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 Jack Kingston

SURVEY
There are 8,736 properties surveyed in District One: Bryan County Chatham County (including most of Savannah) Effingham County Glynn County (outside of Brunswick and two neighborhoods in Brunswick) McIntosh County

CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are 27 Centennial Farms in District One. 2001 award recipients: Wiregrass Plantation Evans County Mann Estate Toombs County

NATIONAL REGISTER
District One has 169 listings, totalling 5,986 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Bonaventure Cemetery Savannah, Chatham County Robert and Missouri Garbutt House Lyons, Toombs County St. Thomas AME Church Hawkinsville, Pulaski County Smith Hotel/Nelson Hotel Reidsville, Tattnall County

TAX INCENTIVES
Cherokee Cottage, Jekyll Island, Glynn County Crane Cottage, Jekyll Island, Glynn County
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
The Georgia Certified Local Government program is always growing. The community of Brunswick joined the program during SFY 2001, bringing the total number of Georgia CLGs to 61.

ARCHAEOLOGY
During the colonial era, Fort Frederica was a thriving town. Today it is the scene of one of the most effective archaeology education programs in the nation. Begun in 1950 with a few field trips for local students, the program "Discovering Our Past Through Historical Archaeology" has now grown into a week-long workshop that ensures every fourth grade teacher in the Glynn County school system is trained in the basic tenets of fieldwork, archival research and laboratory analysis. Throughout the year, those teachers then bring their students to participate in excavations of a disturbed area of the colonial site. Since 1998 the Archaeological Services Unit has been an integral part of the faculty for the program, designing the curriculum and serving as instructors in the field and classroom.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FUND GRANTS
Ashantilly CenterThe City of Darien in McIntosh County received $5,500 to complete a conditions assessment report for the center. Old Town Brunswick Historic District.The City of Brunswick in Glynn County received $5,400 for a historic resource survey of the district.
GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
West Broad Street Y.M.C.A. BuildingCon Ed, Inc. received $7,000 for structural stabilization of the building.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 Sanford D. Bishop Jr.

SURVEY
There are 5,060 properties surveyed in District Two: Baker County Clay County Decatur County Early County Quitman County Stewart County Taylor County Terrell County The cities of Cordele in Crisp County, sections of central Albany in Dougherty County, and the East End and Fletcherville neighborhoods in the city of Thomasville also have been surveyed. Surveys of Lowndes, Seminole and Tift counties are ongoing.
NATIONAL REGISTER
District Two has 235 listings, totalling 5,436 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Notchaway Baptist Church and Cemetery Newton vicinity, Baker County Stevens Street Historic District Thomasville, Thomas County
TAX INCENTIVES
Roddey Building, Valdosta, Lowndes County Melrose Plantation, Thomasville, Thomas County Woolard Hotel, Sylvester, Worth County
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are 56 Centennial Farms in District Two. 2001 award recipients: Gin Branch Farm Cook County Martin and Eva Whitehurst Farm Cook County Faircloth Siding Farm Mitchell County

William T. Gamble Farm Terrell County Pritchard Farm Terrell County Irvin Farm Turner County The Donnan Farm Worth County Gwines Farm Worth County Paulk Farm Worth County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FUND GRANTS
Americus Local Historic DistrictThe City of Americus, Sumter County, received $2,400 to complete a local historic district designation report. Butler/Reynolds National Register NominationsTaylor County received $4,500 to complete National Register nominations for these two cities. Cordele Historic Resources SurveyThe City of Cordele, Crisp County, received $3,600 to complete a citywide historic resources survey. Thomasville Design GuidelinesThe City of Thomasville, Thomas County, received $18,600 to complete design guidelines for the city.
GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
Randolph County CourthouseRandolph County received $28,000 to complete restoration work on the courthouse. The Roberts HouseThe Valdosta Heritage Foundation, Lowndes County, received $10,000 to stabilize and reconstruct the porches of the house. Thomas County CourthouseThomas County received $7,500 to produce a master plan for the restoration of the courthouse. Turner County JailTurner County received $5,000 to complete interior restoration work on the jail.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 Mac Collins

SURVEY
There are 3,166 properties surveyed in District Three: Coweta County Fayette County Harris County Henry County (The city of McDonough) Muscogee County (The city of Columbus)
NATIONAL REGISTER

CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are 10 Centennial Farms in District Three.
TAX INCENTIVES
Newnan Lofts, Newnan, Coweta County Shearith Israel Synagogue, Columbus, Muscogee County. This was one of several projects submitted in the last year. The Reich/Y.M.C.A. Building, C.B. Tarver Building, and the H.L. Green Building have been submitted as associated projects in the downtown commercial area of Columbus.

Oak Grove Plantation, located near Newnan, was built circa 1842-1847 and is an excellent example of a Georgian-type house with vernacular Greek Revival stylistic elements. This house type was popular in Georgia from the early 19th century well into the 20th century. The plantation was listed in the National Register on April 16, 2001.
District Three has 304 listings, totalling 3,065 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Cedartown WaterworksWoman's BuildingBig Spring Park Historic District Polk County Oak Grove Plantation Newnan vicinity, Coweta County Spalding County Courthouse and Jail Griffin, Spalding County

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In 2001, due to an increasing demand for space, the Georgia Department of Archives and History (GDAH) formally initiated the review and comment process with HPD to relocate their operations to the city of Morrow in Clayton County. The proposed new location consisted of a 22-acre site that would allow for the construction of a four-story, 212,100square-foot facility with approximately 200 parking spaces. The archaeological and historic structural survey undertaken for the proposed project site was reviewed by HPD, which concurred with the report's findings that the chosen site would not impact any archaeological or historic structural resources. This project was one of 125 environmental review projects for District Three.
GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
Grantville Auditorium The City of Grantville received $20,000 to complete the restoration of the exterior of the auditorium, including roof repair, cornice work and installation of gutters and drainage system. Mountain Hill District Consolidated School Harris County recived $10,000 to complete interior rehabilitation of the school, located in the city of Hamilton.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4 Cynthia McKinney

SURVEY
There are 2,972 surveyed properties in District Four, all located in the cities of Decatur and Stone Mountain in DeKalb County. A survey of unincorproated DeKalb County is ongoing.
NATIONAL REGISTER
District Four has 43 listings, totalling 2,352 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Stone Mountain Historic District Stone Mountain, Dekalb County United States Post Office Decatur, DeKalb County
TAX INCENTIVES
The Goldsboro Apartments/Ragland Apartments, Euclid Avenue, Candler Park neighborhood of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital, Decatur, DeKalb County

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Built in 1891 and located on a small lot at 301 East Howard Street, the Old Decatur Depot has long been a familiar site in the city of Decatur. The ownership of the depot was transferred recently from the CSX Railroad to the city of Decatur on condition that the building be moved 50 feet from the center of the railroad track. With the assistance of a matching Transportation Enhancement grant (TE-21), the city of Decatur was able to move the depot 34 feet away from the railroad tracks and stabilize the structure in preparation for its rehabilitation and re-use. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), HPD reviewed the relocation proposal and concurred that it was the only option if the structure was to survive. Once the relocation is completed, HPD will continue to work with the city of Decatur and GDOT on the development of appropriate rehabilitation plans that will meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures and ensure the long-term preservation of this local landmark. This project was one of 110 environmental review projects for District Four.

The Stone Mountain Historic District is an intact railroad town, located in central DeKalb County at the base of Stone Mountain, that grew and developed throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The district contains nearly every major element of a historic town in Georgia, including the homes of the town founders, the rail line, central business district, residential neighborhoods, an African American community, and community landmark buildings. The commercial area (above left) is located in the center of town across from the rail line. The granite depot (above right) was built circa 1847 with an addition built in 1914. The long, rectangular building is sheltered by a hip roof with broad, overhanging eaves. The district was surveyed first in 1993 and listed in the National Register in December 2000.
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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5 John Lewis

SURVEY
There are 1,155 properties surveyed in District Five. These properties include all of unincorporated Fulton County and the Old Fourth Ward and Vine City neighborhoods in the city of Atlanta.

vation field in Georgia. The 53 participants learned about services and programs provided by these organizations as well as some basic preservation information. Preservation 101: A Georgia Orientation, was held at the Georgia Municipal Association office in downtown Atlanta.

NATIONAL REGISTER
District Five has 169 listings, totalling 8,034 properties in the National Register of Historic Properties Recent National Register listings: Building at 161 Spring Street Atlanta, Fulton County Means Street Historic District Atlanta, Fulton County Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic District (boundary increase) Atlanta, Fulton County Western Electric Company Building Atlanta, Fulton County Westinghouse Electric Company Building Atlanta, Fulton County
TAX INCENTIVES
Southern Dairies, Atlanta, Fulton County Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill, Atlanta, Fulton County Puritan Chemical Complex, Atlanta, Fulton County Lampkin Street and Irwin Street projects, in the Martin Luther King, Jr. residential area of Atlanta
GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
The Herndon Home--The Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation received $14,000 to make this historic house museum, located in Atlanta, accessible to the disabled.
INFORMATION & EDUCATION
Last fall, HPD and The Georgia Trust held a free seminar for professionals new to the historic preser-

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The restoration of Lake Clara Meer in Atlanta's

Piedmont Park represents the culmination of

several years of work by the Piedmont Park Conser-

vancy and

the City of

Atlanta to

develop

plans and

raise funds

to restore

the lake and

other

HPD played a partnership role in the restoration of Lake Clara Meer and its gazebo in Piedmont Park, ensuring that the restoration of the lake and the landscape was compatible with original historic features in the park.

landscape features, such as pathways, steps, and docks to

allow for

greater ADA accessibility. Originally created in 1895

as a natural centerpiece for the Cotton States Exposi-

tion, the lake had seen many changes to the city,

which surrounds it, and to Piedmont Park itself.

Because a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit was

required, HPD worked with the landscape architec-

ture firm in charge of the restoration, the City of

Atlanta, and the Piedmont Park Conservancy to

ensure that the lake restoration and other compo-

nents of the project were designed in a manner that

was compatible with the remaining historic features

and in keeping with the original historic design. This

project was one of 247 reviews in District Five.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6 Johnny Isakson

SURVEY
There are 4,118 surveyed properties in District Six: Cherokee County Cobb County (city of Acworth) Fulton County (city of Sandy Springs) West Cobb County North Fulton County
NATIONAL REGISTER
District Six has 206 listings, totalling 5,534 properties in the National Register of Historic Places.
A R CHAEOLO G Y
Roswell's Bulloch Hall is the antebellum home of President Theodore Roosevelt. His mother, Mittie Bulloch, lived in the home until her marriage to Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. Today the home and grounds are operated by the City of Roswell. HPD archaeologists have been critical to the development of a long-term archaeological management strategy for the site. Public involvement in the site's archaeology has been substantial, and a chapter of the Society for Georgia Archaeology meets there regularly. Members of the chapter assist in test excavations before site development projects, and Bulloch Hall was a co-sponsor of the SGA fall conference. Recently, HPD archaeologists have branched out from their Bulloch Hall activities and now advise neighboring Smith Plantation on archaeology preservation issues. A course in archaeology for seniors is taught at an area church by HPD staff, who are also advising the City of Roswell on revised lanaguage addressing archaeology in the city preservation ordinance.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Georgia is home to several large military installations, all of which come under HPD's review as federally owned property. One of the largest in the metro Atlanta area is Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Cobb County. Adjacent to Dobbins is the Lockheed Martin facility, which in conjunction with the Department of the Air Force, initiated the Section 106 review by HPD for modifications to Building B-3. Built in 1943 as a paint facility for B-29 and later C130 bombers, this building at first glance does not appear to meet the traditional image of an important historic resource. However, taken in context with the other surrounding historic industrial buildings, it becomes an important component of a historic district, which is considered eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Although the proposed project involves a large addition to Building B-3, along with several internal modifications, HPD determined that the project would have no adverse effects to the historic significance of the building and concurred with the USAF that it would actually be restoring Building B-3 to its original historic function as a paint facility, although for a new plane--the F-22 Fighter. This project was one of 85 environmental review projects in District Six.
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are two Centennial Farms in Distict Six.
TAX INCENTIVES
William Gibbs McAdoo House, Marietta, Cobb County Hill Manor, Kennesaw, Cobb County

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 Bob Barr

SURVEY
There are 5,962 surveyed properties in District Seven: Bartow County Carroll County (city of Bowdon) Cobb County (city of Marietta) Douglas County Floyd County (city of Rome) Troup County

GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS

NATIONAL REGISTER
District Seven has 153 listings, totalling 2,505 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: East Main Street-Johnson Street Historic District Hogansville, Troup County Hiram Colored School Hiram, Paulding County Royal Theater Hogansville, Troup County Stark Mill and Mill Village Historic District Hogansville, Troup County
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are nine Centennial Farms in District 7.
TAX INCENTIVES
114 West Avenue, Cedartown, Polk County. This was one of several tax projects taking place in Cedartown.

The Art Deco Royal Theater in Hogansville was built in 1937 and functioned as a movie theater until the early 1980s. At that time, it was given to the City of Hogansville for use as a City Hall, which continues to be its use today. The city received a $16,000 Georgia Heritage Grant to repair the stucco finish on the theater's exterior.
Chieftains Museum The museum, located in Rome, Floyd County, received $5,000 to produce a historic structure report. Hawkes Children's LibraryThe City of Cedartown, Polk County, received $23,000 to secure the basement of the library from water infiltration. Riegel HospitalThe City of Trion, Chattooga County, received $1,800 to develop a rehabilitation plan for the 1934 hospital. The Royal TheaterThe City of Hogansville, Troup County, received $16,000 to repair the stucco finish on the exterior of the theater. West Point Public SchoolOur Town, Inc. received $20,000 to restore the 128 windows and 12 exterior doors of the school, located in Troup County.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FUND GRANTS
LaGrange Commercial Historic DistrictThe City of LaGrange, Troup County, received $10,000 to create design guidelines for the district.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8 Saxby Chambliss

SURVEY
There are 2,466 surveyed properties in District Eight: Atkinson County; Charlton County; Clinch County; Coffee County; Dooly County; and Pulaski County. Surveys of the city of Jeffersonville and Monroe County are ongoing.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FUND GRANTS
Hawkinsville National Register Nomination The City of Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, received $3,000 to complete a National Register nomination for the city.

NATIONAL REGISTER
District Eight has 166 listings, totalling 7,389 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Corbett Farm Lake Park vicinity, Echols County Johnston-Goggins Historic District Johnstonville and Goggins, Lamar/Monroe County United States Post Office Baxley, Georgia Williams-Moore-Hillsman House Roberta vicinity, Crawford County
TAX INCENTIVES
841 Mulberry Street, Macon, Bibb County. On-going activity in the Poplar Street/Third Street commercial area.
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are 69 Centennial Farms in District Eight. 2001 award recipients: William and Angela White Farm Atkinson County Williams Farm Bleckley County Audrey Hargrove Cofield Farm Dodge County Charles E. Bowen Farm Dooly County Dave Toomer Estate Houston County Spring Hill Farm Wheeler County

GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
Alexander II Elementary SchoolThe Board of Public Education for Bibb County received $10,500 to produce a preservation study of this 1902 school, located in Macon. Alapaha Colored SchoolThe City of Alapaha, Berrien County, received $37,000 to stabilize and repair the school for use as the town library, community meeting center and Masonic Lodge. Bank of SurrencyThe City of Surrency, Appling County, received $5,000 to restore the 1911 building for use as a welcome center and museum. Cannonball HouseThe Friends of the Cannonball House, Inc. received $1,200 to produce a historic structures report on this 1853 house, located in Macon. Eastman Bus StationThe City of Eastman received $5,000 for a new shingle roof for the 1945 bus station. After restoration, the city plans to utilize the facility for community meeting space and for display of historic transportation and community artifacts. Treutlen County CourthouseThe Treutlen County Board of Commissioners received $2,000 to produce a preservation plan for the courthouse, located in Soperton. Wilcox County CourthouseThe Wilcox Board of Commissioners received $2,000 to produce a life safety and handicap accessibility study of the 1903 courthouse, located in Abbeville.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 9 Nathan Deal

SURVEY
In District Nine, there are 8,380 surveyed properties: Cherokee County Dawson County Fannin County Forsyth County Gilmer County Gordon County Habersham County Murray County Rabun County Stephens County Walker County (unincorporated) White County Whitfield County

TAX INCENTIVES
Canton Mill, Canton, Cherokee County Proffitt Building, Dalton, Whitfield County
GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
Gillsville Commercial BuildingsThe City of Gillsville, Hall County, received $35,000 for the repair of the roofs of the three remaining commercial structures in the city, built 1880-1905. The buildings will be restored to house the city hall and retail space. Mary Hambidge HouseThe Hambidge Center for the Creative Arts and Sciences in Rabun Gap received $10,000 to stabilize the house and repair its roof.

NATIONAL REGISTER
District Nine has 143 listings, totalling 2,196 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Loudermilk Boarding House Cornelia, Habersham County Cartecay Methodist Church Ellijay vicinity, Gilmer County
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are nine Centennial Farms in District Nine.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS
Ft. Oglethorpe Historic Resources SurveyThe City of Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa/Walker County, received $2,700 to complete a citywide historic resources survey.

ARCHAEOLOGY
HPD completed a Global Positioning System survey of the Resaca battlefield, and then worked with the City Planning Department of the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a Geographic Information Systems database of all the cultural features on the site. This data was then used to plan an archaeological survey of the battlefield, which was carried out under HPD direction by Brockington and Associates. One goal of the archaelogical investigation was to determine if traces of the 1864 Civil War battle, led by Sherman and Johnston, remain at the site. The archaeological survey gives HPD a thorough overview of the integrity of the battlefield; the floodplain portion of the site has retained some archaeological integrity, while the trench lines appear to have been heavily impacted by years of looting. HPD will continue to work with the Parks and Historic Sites Division to develop an interpretative plan for the site, which will incorporate broader preservation issues.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10 Charlie Norwood

SURVEY
There are 7,090 surveyed properties in District Ten: Columbia County; Emanuel County; Jasper County; Jones County; Lincoln County; McDuffie County; and Oglethorpe County, as well as the cities of Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Elberton in Elbert County; and Washington in Wilkes County. Ongoing surveys of the city of Greensboro and Hancock County continue.
NATIONAL REGISTER
District 10 has 232 listings, totalling 7,105 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: McCanaan Missionary Church and Cemetery Sardis vicinity, Burke County Sparta Cemetery Sparta, Hancock County
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are 31 Centennial Farms in District 10. 2001 award recipients: Homa-Willa Retreat, Emanuel County; The Wilson Farm, Jasper County; James Albert Paul Farm, Oglethorpe County.
TAX INCENTIVES
113 Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, Wilkes County Perling Building, Sandersville, Washington County This project was one of several submittals from Sandersville.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FUND GRANTS
Athens Design GuidelinesAthens-Clarke County Government received $3,680 to produce commercial, institutional and industrial design guidelines. Augusta Design GuidelinesAugusta-Richmond County Government received $14,760 to complete design guidelines for the downtown historic district. The Gilmer HouseThe City of Washington,

Wilkes County, received $2,160 for window restoration at the house. Madison Design GuidelinesThe City of Madison, Morgan County, received $4,200 to scan the Madison historic district design guidelines into a computer and post on the city planning department's web-site. Milledgeville Design Guidelines.The City of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, received $6,600 to produce design guidelines for the local historic district. Monticello BrochureThe City of Monticello, Jasper County, received $1,900 to produce a brochure on the Monticello Historic Preservation Commission and the city planning process.
GEORGIA HERITAGE GRANTS
Jasper County Coummunity CenterThe Jasper County Historical Foundation received $10,000 to produce a feasibility study and master plan. The Smith HouseCaptain Hardy Smith House Restoration, Inc. received $5,000 to replace the roof of the Gothic Revival house, built in 1873 and located in Dublin, Laurens County. Warrenton Gymnasium and Auditorium.The City of Warrenton, Warren County, received $17,000 to install a heating system in the building.
A R CHAEOLO G Y
From pre-Civil War to the 1950s, the Augusta Arsenal continued to function as an active arsenal. Now part of Augusta State University, research has resulted in the discovery of rich archaeological desposits there. In addition, the award of a Transportation Enhancement Act grant project to the campus has resulted in a "History Walk" program. HPD has furnished technical assistance through the 106 process and continues to play an active role in helping Augusta State University put history and archaeology at the forefront of their campus identity.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11 John Linder

SURVEY
There are 3,596 surveyed properties in District Seven: Clarke County (cities of Athens and Winterville) Madison County Rockdale County There is an ongoing survey of Newton County, outside of Covington.
NATIONAL REGISTER
District 11 has 237 listings, totalling 5,346 properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Recent National Register listings: Braselton Historic District Braselton, Jackson County Brightwell Shotgun Row Athens, Clarke County
CENTENNIAL FARMS
There are 25 Centennial Farms located in District 11. 2001 award recipients: Rolling Acres Rockdale County
TAX INCENTIVES
Whitehall Mill, Athens, Clarke County Two commercial, one residential (completed and inprogress) projects from Hartwell Several in-progress projects from Madison

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Funded in part by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Morgan County Senior Center project is an excellent example of the Section 106 review process at its best. Early in the planning process, Morgan County and their consultants realized that the original location chosen for the Senior Center, in the heart of the downtown Madison historic district, was problematic. However, the second location also brought complexities to the review process. Proposed for a narrow lot adjacent to Morgan County Hospital and a residential neighborhood, it was considered by the county to be an excellent alternative. However, during public consultation and Section 106 review, it quickly became apparent that the location and design of the proposed Senior Center posed problems for several groups. Adjacent on two boundaries to the National Register-listed Madison Historic District and located within the locally designated Madison Historic District, the short- and long-term impacts associated with the construction of this facility were considered extensive. Through considerable consultation and negotiation with HPD, the local Historic Preservation Commission and concerned neighborhood property owners, Morgan County was able to modify the design and layout of the facility and add additional landscaping to reduce the potential impacts, thereby reaching mutually agreeable solutions to the majority of the concerns expressed and fulfilling their Section 106 compliance responsibilities. This project was one of 269 environmental review projects in District 11.

CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
The Georgia Certified Local Government program is always growing. The community of Covington joined the program during SFY 2001, bringing the total number of Georgia CLGs to 61.
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