From 8-16 July 2003, Brockington and Associates, Inc., conducted an intensive Phase I archaeological resources survey of the approximately 14.5 km (9.0 mile) Roses Store to West Villa Rica transmission line corridor in Carroll and Paulding Counties, Georgia. This investigation was performed for Jordan, Jones and Goulding, Inc., of Norcross, Georgia. This survey consisted of background research and intensive archaeological field survey, and was conducted in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 (as amended through 1992). Background research was conducted at the Historic Preservation Division, Department of Natural Resources in Atlanta, as well as the State Archaeological Site Files in Athens. Archaeological field survey methods included systematic shovel testing at 30 meter (98ft) intervals along two transects within a 30.5 meter (100 ft) right-of-way. The corridor is an existing transmission line which is to be rebuilt. Shovel tests were excavated until sterile subsoil was reached. Visual inspection augmented shovel testing in areas with good ground surface visibility. One isolated find (Isolate 1) was recovered during the field survey. Consisting of a single chert flake, Isolate 1 is recommended ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Archaeological resources clearance for the proposed construction is recommended.
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