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Edwards-Pitman historians surveyed the West Broad School, one of the first public elementary schools in Athens built for Black children. The original school building was replaced with the current building (pictured below) in 1938, and expanded in the 1950s as part of equalization efforts in the state. #Edwards-Pitman #fieldsurvey #history

Mulberry Grove (Houston County, GA) was constructed circa 1832 by the Bryan family, some of the earlier settlers of the Kathleen area. Notable features of the house are the double chimneys on the south and north elevations of the house, the original kitchen that has been attached to the house by an enclosed breezeway, and the rain porch at the front. The family cemetery to the south of the house contains interments that range from 1947 to 2006.

Our ecologists spotted this little mink while surveying in South Carolina. Mink can be found near water sources and wetlands in nearly every continental state, though their numbers can be sparse in the arid west. Check out the Mink Fact Sheet from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to read more about mink https://georgiawildlife.com//wrd/pdf/fact-sh/2005_mink.pdf

Today the #ChattahoocheeRiverLands vision was unanimously adopted by the Board of the Atlanta Regional Commissionestablishing it as a priority corridor for fut...ure funding and a generational project for the region. Congratulations to the team and many stakeholders who shaped the 125-mile vision to reconnect Metro Atlanta to the River, building on decades of community-based planning and advocacy. Announcement: https://bit.ly/3gvWQPK Report: https://bit.ly/3gt2WAB Project Management Team: The Trust for Public Land Atlanta Regional Commission Cobb County Government City of Atlanta Government Design Team: SCAPE Gresham Smith Biohabitats New South Associates, Inc. Dr. Na'Taki Osborne Jelks Dr. Richard Milligan Edwards-Pitman

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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a native plant typically found in moist soils and pollinators love it! If you’re looking to attract more butterflies to your garden, consider picking up this species from a native plant nursery.

Edwards-Pitman at the SAME Tyndall Industry Day in Panama City, FL. Come by and say hello to Henry, Dave, or Ryan.

Edwards-Pitman historian Alexandra Green and ecologist Kayla Theilig explore Brooks County, Georgia this summer. Here are a few tips for staying safe during fieldwork as temperatures begin to rise: *Stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking water steadily; don't wait until you're thirsty. *Take frequent breaks in the shade.... *Wear loose fitting, lightly colored and lightweight clothes. *Look out for your teammates! It is important to recognize the signs of heat stress and take the proper precautions. P.S. What’s summer without ice cream? Stay cool and eat ice cream! #Edwards-Pitman #SummerFun #healthandsafety

Our ecologists found this brown water snake (Nerodia taxispilota) enjoying a meal on the Savannah River. Harmless water snakes are often mistaken for the venomous water moccasin, aka cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus). Can you tell the difference? Check out the link below for a helpful brochure on how to determine the difference between a cottonmouth and our native water snakes from Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. https://georgiawildlife.com//brochures/WaterMoccasinBrochu

Artifact Photography An important aspect of any archaeological project is reporting the findings of the investigation. A major part of that task lies in documenting artifact recovery. Edwards-Pitman has a dedicated artifact photography facility as a part of our Archaeological Laboratory where digital photography and various photographic aids are used to create high-quality images of the artifacts we recover. These photographs are used in our reports and are submitted to curation facilities to become a permanent and important part of the archaeological record. Our Archaeological Lab Assistant, Emily Longacre, oversees E-P’s photo lab and is responsible for the high-quality photographs we produce for our archaeological projects.

Edwards-Pitman historian, Kristin Udick, surveyed and evaluated the Newnan Utilities Building, a waterworks facility in Newnan, Georgia. The waterworks were first constructed in the 1890s, when the city began capturing water from Bolton Springs. It was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Senior Ecologist Collin Lane searching for the state threatened sweet pinesap (Monotropis odorata).

"A beautiful Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) in bloom found by our ecologists in Mississippi. What wildflowers are blooming near you right now?"