The Future of The Profile

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Submitted by Larissa Thomas (LThomas@trcsolutions.com) 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.

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The GIAS May meeting: Award presented by Fred Cook for helping with Selden Project

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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.

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The Lacy Hotel Project: Historical archaeology in graduate school

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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.

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The moments that get us through

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Submitted by David Crass (David.Crass@dnr.state.ga.us) 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.

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The next Blue Ridge Archaeological Guild (B.R.A.G.) meeting is February 8 in Dahlonega

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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.

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The oil spill and underwater resources

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Submitted by Sammy Smith (sammy@thesga.org) 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?

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The Perfect Gift

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Submitted by Rita Elliott (ritafelliott@windstream.net) 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?

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The Profile goes electronic

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Submitted by Larissa Thomas (profileeditor@thesga.org) 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.

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The Profile Issue 144, Spring 2010, now available

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Submitted by Sammy Smith (sammy@thesga.org) 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.

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The Profile Issue 145, Summer 2010, now available

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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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