SIXTY YEARS AGO TODAY, the National Historic Preservation Act became law.

Since then, Section 106 has helped save historic resources and places in Georgia like the Little Richard House in Macon, Chief Vann House in Chatsworth, Avondale Burial Place in Bibb County, the Calvary Episcopal Church and Lee Street Bridge in Americus, tribal interests at Battle of Chickamauga Site, and Revolutionary War-era cannons in the Savannah Harbor. SECTION 106 IS UNDER THREAT! TAKE ACTION NOW! The National Trust for Historic Preservation has made it easy to contact your senators and urge them to oppose S. 5653, a permitting reform bill moving through the Senate that would limit Section 106 and make community consultation optional for many federal projects. Simply click the link, enter your name and address, and submit the form at Advocacy link in bio. VIRTUAL EVENT: SPEAK UP FOR SECTION 106 Oct. 29, 12 p.m. Join The Georgia Trust and advocates from around the state for this virtual event to learn about the significant threats to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, how this federal regulation has played a critical role in protecting Georgia’s historic resources, and how you can speak out against the drastic proposed changes. Free event. Register at Advocacy link in bio. 📸: Savannah Harbor Cannons image courtesy of AJC