http://thesga.org SGA site, redux Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:14:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://thesga.org/2011/12/the-sgas-endowment-fund-wants-you/ http://thesga.org/2011/12/the-sgas-endowment-fund-wants-you/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:15:38 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10091 As you consider your charitable gifts for the 2011 tax year, the SGA asks that you add the Society's Endowment Fund to your list. The Fund supports educational outreach and the preservation of archaeological sites. The SGA is a registered non-profit organization. If you have already donated to the SGA for 2011, the Society thanks you.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/12/the-sgas-endowment-fund-wants-you/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/11/hilton-head-chapter-hosting-cgas-speaker/ http://thesga.org/2011/11/hilton-head-chapter-hosting-cgas-speaker/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:43:57 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9953 Chica Arndt, President of the Coastal Georgia Archaeological Society (CGAS), will be speaking at the Tuesday, November 15th, 2011, meeting of the Hilton Head Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina. The meeting is free and open to the public, and will be held at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn at 1 pm.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/11/hilton-head-chapter-hosting-cgas-speaker/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/11/seac-grant-program-offers-up-to-2k-annually/ http://thesga.org/2011/11/seac-grant-program-offers-up-to-2k-annually/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:12:05 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9924 Are you looking for funding for educational or outreach activities? The Southeastern Archaeological Conference offers one grant per year, not to exceed $2000. The end of this grant cycle is December 1, 2012. Read more on the SEAC website here.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/11/seac-grant-program-offers-up-to-2k-annually/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/10/2012-places-in-peril-announced/ http://thesga.org/2011/10/2012-places-in-peril-announced/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:30:09 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9813 What places in Georgia with historic importance are most under threat right now? In late October 2012, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its list of 2012 Places in Peril. This year all are standing structures, and four have white (or nearly white) columns. One is a pavilion from an amusement park in Gainesville and another is an embattled historic dormitory on the UGA campus in Athens.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/10/2012-places-in-peril-announced/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/10/archaeobus-at-fort-hawkins-for-week/ http://thesga.org/2011/10/archaeobus-at-fort-hawkins-for-week/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:46:12 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9807 This week, 24–31 October, 2011, the SGA's ArchaeoBus is at Fort Hawkins and open to the public, while excavations are in progress. This is the first time the ArchaeoBus has visited active excavations! Fort Hawkins, on a hill above the Ocmulgee National Monument and downtown Macon, dates to 1806, before Macon was founded. On the 31st, attend a Press Conference at 3:00PM, when you can see all that was found during the week, and tour the ArchaeoBus. At 5:00PM, the first Fort Hawkins Halloween Hauntings will begin, with ArchaeoBus tours a major highlight of this free, fun, family event.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/10/archaeobus-at-fort-hawkins-for-week/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/10/october-22nd-is-national-archaeology-day/ http://thesga.org/2011/10/october-22nd-is-national-archaeology-day/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:00:01 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9698 Leading national archaeological organizations are partnering to participate in National Archaeology Day, on 22 October 2011. What will you do to celebrate? In addition, across the US and Canada, there are events throughout the whole month of October. What will you do to celebrate archaeology this year? And, it's not too soon to start planning your 2012 National Archaeology Day celebrations!]]> http://thesga.org/2011/10/october-22nd-is-national-archaeology-day/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/08/highlights-from-the-august-2011-board-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2011/08/highlights-from-the-august-2011-board-meeting/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:58:49 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9426 The SGA Board and Officers met Saturday afternoon, 27 August, at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon. In partnership with the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists, the SGA is supporting a plan to interface more effectively with the Atlanta Regional Commission. The ArchaeoBus is scheduled at events in Perry and along the coast this fall. We look forward to seeing you at the SGA Fall Meeting in Athens on Saturday, October 22. Slots are still open for those who wish to give presentations. On Saturday evening, we hope you can attend a live auction to raise money for the SGA. In addition, we plan to implement click-online membership renewals and donations soon.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/08/highlights-from-the-august-2011-board-meeting/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/08/august-meeting-of-sga-leadership-a-success/ http://thesga.org/2011/08/august-meeting-of-sga-leadership-a-success/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:55:08 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9385 The SGA Board and Officers met Saturday afternoon, 27 August 2011, in the Georgia Room at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon. The SGA leadership addressed various issues, both old and new business. And, during the breaks, attendees checked out exhibits in the halls surrounding the meeting room.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/08/august-meeting-of-sga-leadership-a-success/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/04/presidents-message-preparing-for-archaeology-month-2011%e2%80%93and-more/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/presidents-message-preparing-for-archaeology-month-2011%e2%80%93and-more/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:33:22 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8578 SGA President Catherine Long updates members of the SGA on current activities by the Society's leaders. We're getting ready for Archaeology Month 2011 and our associated Spring Meeting, planned for McDonough on May 13–15. The theme is Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War Through Archaeology. That's not all, however; the SGA has many committees, including on Membership, Advocacy, the ArchaeoBus, Website and Communication, Chapter Relations, and the Endowment—and more. The SGA's newest committee is charged with selling over 3500 copies of the 2nd—and final—edition of Frontiers in the Soil; look for details on ordering on this website soon! Catherine also requests volunteers to work on poster packaging.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/presidents-message-preparing-for-archaeology-month-2011%e2%80%93and-more/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/04/reunion-of-pit-volunteers-april-30th/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/reunion-of-pit-volunteers-april-30th/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:19:38 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8513 Passport In Time volunteers from any era are invited to the Passport In Time (PIT) Reunion at Scull Shoals on Saturday, April 30th, 2011, between 10AM and 4PM. The Reunion is being held in conjunction with the Scull Shoals Festival at the old mill site on the Oconee National Forest in Greene County. The big event is jointly hosted by the Friends of Scull Shoals, Inc, and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/reunion-of-pit-volunteers-april-30th/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/04/ongoing-events-during-georgia-archaeology-month-2011/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/ongoing-events-during-georgia-archaeology-month-2011/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:50:37 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8502 For the 18th year, SGA is coordinating Georgia Archaeology Month, a statewide promotion that encourages the public to learn about the archaeological resources present in our state, and creates awareness about the importance of protecting Georgia’s archaeological heritage. Archaeology Month occurs during May, and the 2011 theme is “Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War Through Archaeology.” The full story lists ongoing events, mostly exhibits.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/ongoing-events-during-georgia-archaeology-month-2011/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/03/dnr-historic-preservation-division-hires-two-new-archaeologists/ http://thesga.org/2011/03/dnr-historic-preservation-division-hires-two-new-archaeologists/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:32:23 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=8243 The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources now employs two additional archaeologists, Rachel Black and Richard Moss. Black serves as a review archaeologist and is primarily responsible for assessing archaeological investigations conducted by/for GDOT. Moss conducts archaeological surveys on state lands to identify and protect archaeological sites threatened by foresting activities.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/03/dnr-historic-preservation-division-hires-two-new-archaeologists/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/03/meet-march-12th-to-help-save-log-home/ http://thesga.org/2011/03/meet-march-12th-to-help-save-log-home/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:44:02 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8184 Help save a log building in Gordon County that's on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered "the oldest home in Gordon County." Meet on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Rockdale Plantation to join the effort.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/03/meet-march-12th-to-help-save-log-home/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/02/complete-online-survey-now/ http://thesga.org/2011/02/complete-online-survey-now/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:31:37 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=7971 Georgia's Historic Preservation Division has composed a survey to solicit your input about the goals of their program for their next five-year preservation plan. Their existing plan goes through 2011. The online survey will end on February 28th, so fill it out NOW. Here's the link. Your opinions are important!]]> http://thesga.org/2011/02/complete-online-survey-now/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/01/archaeology-meeting-and-pottery-washing-january-12th-at-new-echota/ http://thesga.org/2011/01/archaeology-meeting-and-pottery-washing-january-12th-at-new-echota/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:09:07 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=7626 On Thursday, January 13, 2011, we will have our annual “pottery washing” event and workshop at New Echota Historic Site located near Calhoun. This is part of our regularly scheduled meetings of the Northwest Georgia Archaeology Society meeting. The meeting will start at 7:00pm. The public is enthusiastically encouraged to attend.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/01/archaeology-meeting-and-pottery-washing-january-12th-at-new-echota/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/01/gaas-january-2012-meeting-features-fernbanks-archaeology-lab-manger-rachael-hensley/ http://thesga.org/2011/01/gaas-january-2012-meeting-features-fernbanks-archaeology-lab-manger-rachael-hensley/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:56:46 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=7612 Fernbank Museum of Natural History's archaeology lab manager, Rachael Hensley will give a talk entitled Deciphering Lamar Incised Ceramics on the Lower Ocmulgee River.The January meeting is rescheduled for the 25th.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/01/gaas-january-2012-meeting-features-fernbanks-archaeology-lab-manger-rachael-hensley/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/12/letter-from-the-editor/ http://thesga.org/2010/12/letter-from-the-editor/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:12:40 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=7105 I, Kelly Woodard, would like to introduce myself as the incoming editor for The Profile newsletter and website. As a recent graduate of Georgia State University, I am excited to be an active member of the Georgia archaeological community, especially the Society for Georgia Archaeology. Please consider sending me a story of interest to our members for posting on this website!]]> http://thesga.org/2010/12/letter-from-the-editor/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/12/please-help-cave-spring-by-voting-in-the-pepsi-grant-program-for-december/ http://thesga.org/2010/12/please-help-cave-spring-by-voting-in-the-pepsi-grant-program-for-december/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:23:15 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=7036 The Cave Spring Log Cabin Project is participating in the Pepsi Grant Program for December. Help them win financial support from Pepsi by voting for their project all through December! Thank you!]]> http://thesga.org/2010/12/please-help-cave-spring-by-voting-in-the-pepsi-grant-program-for-december/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/11/nwgas-chapter-meeting-november-11-at-etowah-mounds-museum/ http://thesga.org/2010/11/nwgas-chapter-meeting-november-11-at-etowah-mounds-museum/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:09:12 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=6907 The Northwest Georgia Archaeology Society is holding their chapter meeting meeting at the Etowah Indian Mounds Museum, Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 7pm. Presentation by Tommy Hudson entitled Prehistoric Stone Constructions in Georgia: An Overview. Tommy is a local researcher and founding member of the Eastern States Rock Art Research Association.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/11/nwgas-chapter-meeting-november-11-at-etowah-mounds-museum/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/10/st-simons-island-resident-receives-gs-lewis-archaeological-stewardship-award/ http://thesga.org/2010/10/st-simons-island-resident-receives-gs-lewis-archaeological-stewardship-award/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:23:34 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=6599 At the SGA business meeting on October 16th, 2010, Ellen Provenzano, Glynn County 4th grade teacher and Glynn County Schools Archaeology Education Coordinator received the prestigious George S. Lewis Archaeological Stewardship Award from the Society for Georgia Archaeology.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/10/st-simons-island-resident-receives-gs-lewis-archaeological-stewardship-award/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/08/register-now-for-fall-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2010/08/register-now-for-fall-meeting/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:02:51 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=6077 UPDATED! Now’s the time to get out your calendar and checkbook, and make your reservations for the Fall 2010 meeting. The Fall meeting will take place on St. Simons Island and environs from Friday-Sunday, 15-17 October 2010. The general theme of the meeting is Historic Preservation of Prehistoric, Colonial and Plantation Structures on the Coast. Reservations for events and hotel rooms are due by September 8th. We have dropped the Friday night BBQ and accordingly adjusted the Friday activities for early arrivals. Send in your completed form and check NOW!]]> http://thesga.org/2010/08/register-now-for-fall-meeting/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/08/upcoming-sogart-symposium-in-douglas/ http://thesga.org/2010/08/upcoming-sogart-symposium-in-douglas/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:01:54 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=6187 http://thesga.org/2010/08/upcoming-sogart-symposium-in-douglas/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/05/governors-award-in-the-humanities-presented-to-rita-elliott/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/governors-award-in-the-humanities-presented-to-rita-elliott/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 14:08:05 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5689 UPDATE: new photos! Rita Elliott, one of the most active, creative and energetic SGA members in recent memory, was awarded the prestigious Governor's Award in the Humanities at a banquet in downtown Atlanta on May 11, 2010. She was presented the award on stage by Governor Sonny Perdue's special assistant and former DNR Commissioner Lonice Barrett, Georgia Humanities Council President Jamil Zainaldin, National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman and former Congressman Jim Leach, and Humanities Awards Committee Chair Swann Seiler.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/governors-award-in-the-humanities-presented-to-rita-elliott/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/04/rita-elliott-to-receive-2010-governors-award-in-the-humanities/ http://thesga.org/2010/04/rita-elliott-to-receive-2010-governors-award-in-the-humanities/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:06:45 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5336 Long-time SGA member and past president Rita Elliott has been informed in a letter from Governor Sonny Perdue that she will be a recipient of the prestigious Governor's Award in the Humanities. The presentation ceremony will be held Tuesday May 11, 2010 at the Old Georgia Railroad Depot in Atlanta, beginning at 10:30 AM with a lecture. The awards luncheon will follow at noon. Ticket information is in the full story.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/04/rita-elliott-to-receive-2010-governors-award-in-the-humanities/feed/ 1 http://thesga.org/2009/12/host-an-event-for-georgia-archaeology-month-may-2010/ http://thesga.org/2009/12/host-an-event-for-georgia-archaeology-month-may-2010/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:15:58 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=4486 Plan an event anywhere in the state for Archaeology Month in spring 2010! This story links to a form you can download and fill out to get your event in our Calendar of Events brochure. Activities of all sorts are welcomed!]]> http://thesga.org/2009/12/host-an-event-for-georgia-archaeology-month-may-2010/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2009/12/fall-meeting-report/ http://thesga.org/2009/12/fall-meeting-report/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:10:31 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=4461 The SGA Fall Meeting was held at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center on Saturday, October 17th in Buford, with a great panel of presentations. During the Business Meeting, members learned the SGA is seeking volunteers for two important positions: Society Secretary and Editor of The Profile. Please read the full story and let President Dennis Blanton know your thoughts regarding The Profile publication—web only versus a costlier "dead-tree" version.]]> http://thesga.org/2009/12/fall-meeting-report/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2009/12/nps%e2%80%99s-2010-archaeological-prospection-workshop/ http://thesga.org/2009/12/nps%e2%80%99s-2010-archaeological-prospection-workshop/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:00:45 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=4501 The National Park Service’s 2010 workshop on archaeological prospection techniques entitled “Current Archaeological Prospection Advances for Non-Destructive Investigations in the 21st Century” will be held May 24–28, 2010, at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site near Stanton, North Dakota. Registration is $475. The full story has a link to the application form and more information.]]> http://thesga.org/2009/12/nps%e2%80%99s-2010-archaeological-prospection-workshop/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2009/12/new-sga-chapter-in-dahlonega/ http://thesga.org/2009/12/new-sga-chapter-in-dahlonega/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:45:59 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=4508 http://thesga.org/2009/12/new-sga-chapter-in-dahlonega/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2009/03/you-are-cordially-invited/ http://thesga.org/2009/03/you-are-cordially-invited/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:57:40 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=2100 Are you curious about all this hub-bub over some old vehicle? Come satisfy your curiosity and see the brand new ArchaeoBus at its christening. The ArchaeoBus, (A.B or “Abbey” for short), becomes official on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 4:00 pm, after the presentations at the Spring Meeting!]]> http://thesga.org/2009/03/you-are-cordially-invited/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2009/03/archaeology-month-events/ http://thesga.org/2009/03/archaeology-month-events/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:57:19 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=2284 http://thesga.org/2009/03/archaeology-month-events/feed/ 0