Georgia Trust Seeks Nominations for 2027 Places in Peril List
ATLANTA, Ga. – According to a recent press release, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Places in Peril, an annual program that identifies and raises awareness for Georgia’s most endangered historic places, giving them visibility, support, and a pathway to preservation. The submission deadline is September 1, 2026.
Places in Peril is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s significant historic, archaeological and, cultural resources, including buildings, structures, districts, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes that are threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy. Sites are nominated by the public and selected based on their significance, the level of threat they face, and the potential for community support and impact. Since its inception, Places in Peril has brought critical attention to over 200 sites across the state, with over 95% still standing today. Visit https://www.georgiatrust.org/our-programs/places-in-peril/ to learn more about the program, view past places selected for the list and see success stories.
How to Nominate:
Nominations can be made online at https://www.georgiatrust.org/our-programs/places-in-peril/nominate-a-place-in-peril/. Nominations must be submitted by September 1 to be considered for the 2027 Places in Peril list. More information on how to make a nomination is also available at the link. The Places in Peril list will be publicly announced in February 2027.
About the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation works for the preservation and revitalization of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and advocates their appreciation, protection and use.
As one of the country’s leading statewide, nonprofit preservation organizations, the Trust generates community revitalization by finding buyers for endangered properties acquired by its Revolving Fund and raises awareness of other endangered historic resources through an annual listing of Georgia’s Places in Peril. The Trust recognizes outstanding preservation efforts through its annual Preservation Awards, supports students and professionals with the Neel Reid Prize and Liz Lyon Fellowship, and offers a range of grant programs dedicated to protecting and preserving historic places throughout the state. The Trust offers a variety of educational programs, provides technical assistance to property owners and historic communities, advocates for funding, tax incentives and other laws aiding preservation efforts, and manages two house museums in Atlanta (Rhodes Hall) and Macon (Hay House). To learn more, visit www.georgiatrust.org.
The Georgia Trust is located at 1516 Peachtree Street, NW in Atlanta. For more information, contact Danielle Meunier, Preservation Programs Coordinator at 404-885-7814 or email dmeunier@georgiatrust.org.
