The survey reported here took place in the area of potential effect (APE) of road widening projects proposed by Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. The projects are located between south Augusta and the town of Hephzibah, Georgia, along Windsor Spring Road from its intersection with Tobacco Road to just south of its intersection with SR (State Route) 88. The approximate midpoint (point separating the projects) is the intersection of Willis Foreman Road. The purpose of the survey was to locate any significant archeological resources within the area of potential effect for the proposed project. The survey resulted in the identification of five archeological sites at least partly within the APE. However, no evidence of significant deposits were discovered within the APE at any of these five sites. So, although the none of the encountered sites could be fully evaluated concerning eligibility to the National Register of Historical Places (NRHP), none of their portions in the APE appear to contribute to NRHP eligibility. As a result, we recommend that the proposed project will not create any adverse effects to significant archeological resources. Notwithstanding other considerations, we suggest the proposed project be allowed to proceed as planned.
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