On January 31 and February 1 and on April 9, 10 and 11, 1991 Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc. conducted an intensive cultural resources survey and site testing program along a 4.3 km (2.67 mi) length of proposed sewer line that closely follows Powder Springs Creek. Survey was conducted by combining surface inspection of exposed ground surfaces with shovel testing of obscured areas. The majority of the line is situated in a low-lying floodplain that contained no archeological sites. Only two sites were discovered, 9Co3O4 and 9Co3O5. Both are on the edge of a terrace that will be barely intercepted by the proposed line. These predominantly Woodland period prehistoric sites contained ceramics and lithics to depths of about 40 cm below surface, although deeper in certain areas. The sites were tested with close order shovel testing and the excavation of test units. No features or distinct concentrations of artifacts were observed; most material occurs in the plowzone. Since Woodland period sites are common in the Cobb County area (several others have been recorded on Powder Springs Creek) and since these sites did not demonstrate any special research potential, beyond the basic site data already gathered, we recommend that both sites are not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. In regard to cultural resources, we recommend that no further work be done and that clearance for the project be granted.
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