On January 10 of 2005, Southeastern Archeological Services conducted an archeological survey of an approximately 2.19 ha (5.4-ac) tract for the proposed Avery 115/25/12 kV Substation, as well as a 270 m (900 ft) transmission tap line. The goal of the survey was to locate and evaluate any archeological resources that may be adversely affected by the construction of the substation and the transmission tap line. The survey was undertaken in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The survey was conducted for the Georgia Transmission Corporation, through the engineering firm of Jordan, Jones, and Goulding, Inc. The area of potential effect for the project consists of the approximately 5.4 ac tract and the 22m (75ft) wide transmission tap line. The substation tract lies within a cow pasture and includes a barn and cattle shed. The transmission tap line lies mostly within a horse pasture but also includes a portion of a front yard. The project areas were surface searched and shovel tested (19 shovel tests) to locate evidence of archeological sites. No archeological sites or isolated artifacts were recorded within the project area. A standing barn and a cattle shed are present on the tract. Both of these building are less than 50 years old so they were not recorded as archeological sites. Therefore, we recommend clearance for the proposed Avery substation and transmission tap line.
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