GMS August field trip

An Official Field Trip of the Carroll County Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (Carrollton, GA)(HOST) An Official Field Trip of the GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY, INC. Patty Construction Quarry Summerville Lace Agate Chattooga County, GA August 15,2010 8:30 AM EST MEET: At the site, on US 27 in Chattooga Co. Ga. This is in the NW corner of the state of Georgia. WHEN: August 15, 2010 TIME: : 8:30 AM EST Directions: From Summerville, Ga. follow US 27 South for 2.20 miles. The site will be on the right between the county owned waste dumpsters and the US Forestry office. Coming north from the Rome area, the site will be on the left side of US 27, and approximately 3.0 miles beyond the intersection of Gore Subligna Rd. Tools: Eye protection is a must for anyone wishing to break apart material with a rock hammer, or sledge. Chisels would be valuable, as would small ground shovels and rakes. A small cart or hand truck may be useful for hauling larger pieces of take home material. Much of the material is covered with a chalky white chert, and a pale of water is sometimes handy for dipping and identifying the better material. Other: Bring plenty of fluids. This is a good site for children. Any pets MUST be on a leash at all times. Facilities: In town about 2 miles away Special: THIS IS AN ACTIVE QUARRY. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ANYWHERE NEAR ANY OF THE MACHINERY ON THE PREMISES. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS RULE MAY JEOPARDIZES FUTURE FIELD TRIPS TO THIS SITE.

An Official Field Trip of the Carroll County Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (Carrollton, GA)(HOST)
An Official Field Trip of the GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY, INC.

Patty Construction Quarry
Summerville Lace Agate
Chattooga County, GA
August 15,2010

8:30 AM EST

MEET: At the site, on US 27 in Chattooga Co. Ga. This is in the NW corner of the state of Georgia.
WHEN: August 15, 2010
TIME: : 8:30 AM EST

Directions: From Summerville, Ga. follow US 27 South for 2.20 miles. The site will be on the right between the county owned waste dumpsters and the US Forestry office. Coming north from the Rome area, the site will be on the left side of US 27, and approximately 3.0 miles beyond the intersection of Gore Subligna Rd.

Tools: Eye protection is a must for anyone wishing to break apart material with a rock hammer, or sledge. Chisels would be valuable, as would small ground shovels and rakes. A small cart or hand truck may be useful for hauling larger pieces of take home material. Much of the material is covered with a chalky white chert, and a pale of water is sometimes handy for dipping and identifying the better material.

Other: Bring plenty of fluids. This is a good site for children. Any pets MUST be on a leash at all times.

Facilities: In town about 2 miles away

Special: THIS IS AN ACTIVE QUARRY. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ANYWHERE NEAR ANY OF THE MACHINERY ON THE PREMISES. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS RULE MAY JEOPARDIZES FUTURE FIELD TRIPS TO THIS SITE.