New South Associates conducted a cultural resources assessment of the proposed Ellenwood Subdivision tract along Conley Creek in Dekalb County, Georgia as a result of a permit requirement from Dekalb County. The investigation resulted in the recording of one prehistoric archaeological site and four historic home sites. Two previously recorded archaeological sites are within the project area, however, neither of these sites could be identified by our investigations. Due to the nature of the investigation and the density of the vegetation covering the property a judgmental testing strategy was employed. Areas of higher site probability (mainly along upland areas) were tested by means of judgmentally placed subsurface shovel tests. Areas of lesser probability were walked wherever access was available. Of the archaeological resources identified, one site has the potential to be important and should be avoided, if possible. If this area cannot be avoided, a more detailed archaeological investigation of the area is recommended. Given the nature of this assessment, it is stressed that this investigation and report do not satisfy Section 106 requirements and that should such requirements be applied at a later stage due to Federal permitting or funding, intensive archaeological survey would be required.
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