The Georgia Trust’s Places in Peril program seeks to identify significant historic, archeological and cultural properties that are threatened by demolition, deterioration or insensitive public policy or development, and have demonstrable level of community interest, commitment and support.  The 10 Places in Peril are selected for listing based on several criteria. Sites must be listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the Georgia Register of Historic Places. Sites must be subject to a serious threat to their existence or historical, architectural and/or archeological integrity. There must be a demonstrable level of community commitment and support for the preservation of listed sites.