Southern Georgia Regional Commission
Historic Preservation
The SGRC participates in Georgia’s Regional Preservation Services System (RPSS) administered by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Since 1977, the RPSS has provided technical assistance to local governments, organizations and individuals involved in historic preservation efforts.
"Historic Preservation" is the practice of recognizing, protecting, using, and appreciating our nation’s diverse cultural resources so that generations to come may benefit from them. Historic Preservation is also an economic development tool that has proven to be an effective way to revitalize neighborhoods and downtowns. It encompasses a wide range of resources including, but not limited to, houses, neighborhoods, commercial buildings, downtowns, bridges, churches, schools, ships, structures, battlefields and landscapes.
Historic Preservation services available at the SGRC include:
