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We have some programs coming up in October and November that may be of interest. On October 18th we will have program in the computer lab about exploring the 1940 census. Next is a walking tour of Magnolia Cemetery on … Continue reading →

If you would like to express your dismay and displeasure over the Georgia Archives closing to the public, we have provided a quick reference sheet on who to contact: Governor Nathan Deal If you would like to express your dismay … Continue reading →

Shocking news was revealed to the genealogy community today with the announcement that the Georgia Archives will be closed to the public effective November 1, 2012. If a researcher wants to access the Georgia Archives, he or she will need … Continue reading →

Our Intermediate Genealogy class that was scheduled for this Saturday, the 15th has been canceled and will be rescheduled later. Keep up to date with any future genealogy events by reading this blog or the library’s monthly newsletter. by Aspasia … Continue reading →

Spend your Labor Day weekend learning about your ancestors! Ancestry.com is allowing non-subscribers to access the U.S. Census Collection (1790-1940) from now until Monday, September 3rd! by Aspasia Luster

Paine College Through the Eyes of Alumni The second lecture in a four part series “Saving the Voices from Augusta’s Past”. Provided in part by a Georgia Humanities Council grant to digitize oral history audiotapes from the archives of Paine College, Augusta … Continue reading →

Family Search has completed their indexing of the 1940 census! You can now search the 1940 census by name through Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search. You can read more about it here: https://familysearch.org/blog/1940-census-index-project-reportthe-5-states-posted/ Happy searching! by Aspasia Luster

Don’t forget! This Saturday is the AGS Workshop in the library meeting room. It begins with check-in between 8:00 and 8:45 with the first class beginning at 9:00 lasts all day. Vendors will be present. For more information call 706-722-4073.

The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region will be hosting a monthly webinar this Monday, August 13th at 7pm. The webinar is titled, “Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Search.” Records from both sides of the war will be covered. … Continue reading →