The Future of The Profile
Submitted by Larissa Thomas ([email protected]) Two issues loom large in the future of The Profile, and both of them require input from the SGA membership. The first pertains to the publication format for the newsletter and/or its contents.
Read MoreThe GIAS May meeting: Award presented by Fred Cook for helping with Selden Project
Submitted by Patricia Bean (Golden Isles Archaeological Society) Jennifer Kennedy, Shelby Kennedy, Jack Caldwell, and Fred Cook At the GIAS meeting, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, archaeologist, Fred Cook presented Guale vs.
Read MoreThe Lacy Hotel Project: Historical archaeology in graduate school
Submitted by Melissa Scharffenberg (Graduate Student at Georgia State University) In 1836, Georgia legislation approved the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, running from Atlanta to Dalton in order for a more efficient method of transportation.
Read MoreThe moments that get us through
Submitted by David Crass ([email protected]) Like most of us who have done archaeology on Sapelo Island, I always have felt privileged to work there. Hog Hammock community, the Reynolds Mansion, the Lighthouse, Long Tabby, Chocolate Plantation—all help to create a unique context for fieldwork.
Read MoreThe next Blue Ridge Archaeological Guild (B.R.A.G.) meeting is February 8 in Dahlonega
The Blue Ridge Archaeology Guild (B.R.A.G.) will host Dr. Jeffrey Barron Glover as a speaker for their February 8th meeting at 6:00 PM at the Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Center: 365 Riley Road in Dahlonega, Georgia.
Read MoreThe oil spill and underwater resources
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) Image from the New York Times’ interactive graphic that charts the spreading effects of the oil spill in the Gulf. Many of us have probably been thinking about impacts of the oil washing ashore on coastal archaeological resources—but what about underwater resources like shipwrecks?
Read MoreThe Perfect Gift
Submitted by Rita Elliott ([email protected]) Don’t have a clue about what to get Great Aunt Mildred? Still haven’t gotten that holiday gift for those out-of-town friends? Does Cousin Bert have enough ties to choke on?
Read MoreThe Profile goes electronic
Submitted by Larissa Thomas ([email protected]) As your editor, it is my pleasure to announce that starting with the next issue, The Profile will be published exclusively in electronic format. The SGA Board made this decision at its recent retreat in an effort to cut costs.
Read MoreThe Profile Issue 144, Spring 2010, now available
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) Click here to download or read issue number 144 of the SGA’s quarterly newsletter, The Profile. The stories in the issue are compiled from articles first presented on this website.
Read MoreThe Profile Issue 145, Summer 2010, now available
Click here to download or read issue number 145 of the SGA’s quarterly newsletter, The Profile. The stories in the issue are compiled from articles first presented on this website. This issue can be downloaded and/or printed by clicking here.
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