Archaeological Survey of Project CSSTP-0008-00(595), Cobb County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project CSSTP-0008-00(595), Cobb County, has been surveyed with respect to archeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project would upgrade existing traffic signal equipment and provide for pedestrian facilities which may include the installation of wheelchair ramps, pedestrian signals, and traffic striping at the following intersections along SR 139/Floyd Road: SR 139 at Fontaine Road, SR 139 at Clay Road, Clay Road at the post office, SR 139 at Ayres Road, SR 139 at Nickajack Road, and Hicks Road at Concord Road. This project would require no additional right-of-way, as all work would occur within existing right-of-way. An archeological survey (Level 1) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. By agreement, since no archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential effect, no signed concurrence form the State Historic Preservation Officer is required. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.