Southern Research, Historic Preservation Consultants, Inc. conducted an archaeological investigation at Andalusia Farm (9BL320) in October 2021. This archaeological investigation built on previous work conducted in June 2019, November 2020, and March 2021 (Williamson 2020, 2021) . The current investigation focused on an area with a concentration of nineteenth century cut nails identified in March 2021.
Andalusia Farm was the home of celebrated author Flannery O'Connor (1925-1964); the Andalusia Farm museum is owned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and is managed by the Historic Museums at Georgia College (of Georgia College and State University [GCSU]). The Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA) (OCGA 12-16-1) requires state agencies and institutions to evaluate the effects of any undertaking on the environment, which includes cultural resources, and to mitigate any effects that may be adverse. Additionally, the State Agency Historic Property Stewardship Program (OCGA 12-3-55) requires that "historic properties under the jurisdiction of the agency are to be managed and maintained in a way that considers the preservation of their historic, archaeological, architectural, and cultural values." A 2004 records review and reconnaissance outlined appropriate stewardship goals and methods for existing and future GCSU properties (Elliott 2004). Adherence to both the letter and spirit of GEPA is ethical and mandated by law.
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