On October 3, 2006 Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc., conducted a Phase I archeological survey of the proposed 1.1 ha (2.75 ac) Sandy Flats 115/25/12 kV substation and the proposed 1,400 m (4,593 ft) long by 30 m (100 ft) wide Sandy Flats transmission line in southwestern White County. The total area of potential effect was 5.4 ha (13.3 ac). The goal of the survey was to locate and evaluate archeological sites within the area of potential effect for the proposed project, so that potential effects to those resources could be evaluated in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The survey was conducted for the Georgia Transmission Corporation through the firm of Jordan, Jones and Goulding, Inc. The project area consists entirely of hilly, wooded land between Sandy Flats Road and the Tesnatee River. A total of 40 shovel tests were excavated in the areas most likely to contain archeological sites. No sites or other cultural resources were located. Because no significant cultural resources are present, we recommend that the project be allowed to proceed.
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