This report presents the results of an intensive archeological survey performed by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc. in eastern Bacon County, where the Georgia Transmission Corporation wishes to construct the proposed New Lacy 230/25 kV Substation. The goal of the survey was to locate and evaluate any archeological resources that may be adversely affected by the construction of the substation. The survey was undertaken in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The area of potential effect for the project consists of an approximate 2.3-ha (5.7-ac) tract that is entirely composed of planted pines. The existing Douglas-Offerman 230 kV transmission line borders the tract on the south and State Route 99/203 borders it on the east. The tract was bordered on the south and east by a firebreak. A series of 63 shovel tests were dug. Archival research showed that no structure was ever documented at the tract, but that prior to the 1950s the present transmission line corridor was the bed of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast Railroad. There was a platform or depot at New Lacy, to the south of the project tract. We conclude that the materials found are not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. We conclude that the construction of the proposed New Lacy substation will have no adverse effects to significant archeological resources and should be granted clearance to proceed.
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