Kennesaw State University, the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, and New South Associates have organized a conference, Advanced Metal Detecting for Archaeologists.  The event will be held October 7 and 8, 2011, in Helen, Georgia.  The conference will feature presentations, hands-on training, demonstrations of new technology by factory representatives, a round-table discussion on standards for archaeological metal detecting, and a keynote lecture by Dr. Doug Scott.  Attendance will be limited to 50 to assure ample field opportunities.  We currently have 35 commitments.  Please see the web site at  http://www.newsouthassoc.com/amda/index.html